Firm News: Excellence in the Courtroom and the Ohio Community
For more than 50 years, Elk + Elk has been recognized for excellence in personal injury and medical malpractice law. This page highlights firm news, attorney honors, major case results, media coverage, and community partnerships that reflect our ongoing commitment to clients and to the Ohio communities we serve.
From national legal rankings to local outreach initiatives, these updates showcase the work our attorneys and staff do every day, both inside and outside the courtroom.
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None 4 Under 21
Everything Earned
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Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
- 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Elk & Elk Attorneys Recognized on 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- Elk & Elk approaches 100 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honors in 2018
- Elk & Elk Attorneys Named to 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Attorney Interviews
- David Elk
- Arthur Elk
- Arthur Elk, Part 2
- Jay Kelley
- John O’Neil
- Craig McLaughlin
- Gary Cowan
- Matthew Carty
- William Price
- Egan Kilbane
- Mindy Elk
- William Campbell
- Martin Kraft
- Ian Fijalkovich
- Scott Bowers
- Curtis Fifner
The Best Lawyers in America©
- Elk + Elk Recognized in Best Lawyers 2026 Best Law Firms
- Elk + Elk Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2026, with Two Named Cleveland Lawyers of the Year
- Elk + Elk Recognized in Best Lawyers 2025 Best Law Firms
- Four Elk + Elk Attorneys Recognized as the Best Lawyers in America© 2025 Edition
- Elk + Elk Ranked in 2024 “Best Law Firms”
- Elk + Elk’s Marilena DiSilvio Recognized by Best Lawyers® as 2024 Lawyer of the Year
- Elk + Elk Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”
- Elk + Elk Partners Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Edition
- Elk + Elk Recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms”
- Elk & Elk Partners Recognized in 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
- Elk & Elk Recognized in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms”
- Elk & Elk’s Managing Partner, Jay Kelley, Recognized as Cleveland Lawyer of the Year
- Elk & Elk Partners Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Edition
- Elk & Elk recognized in 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings
- Elk & Elk Partners Recognized in 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
General Firm News
- Elk + Elk Welcomes Attorney and Registered Nurse Meaghan A. Geraghty
- Elk + Elk Continues to Expand Its Legal Team with the Addition of Joshua Farrell
- Elk + Elk Grows Its Legal Team with the Addition of Antonia Mysyk
- Arthur Elk Inducted into CSU|Law Hall of Fame 2023
- Elk + Elk Ranks 31 Among Ohio’s Best Employers 2023 in Small/Medium Businesses
- Elk + Elk Attorneys Obtain $2.15M Medical Malpractice Verdict in Hamilton County
- Ohio Patients Get Another Chance to Dispute Excessive Bills
- How Elk & Elk helped the victims of the UH fertility disaster
- Craig McLaughlin Named Partner at Elk & Elk
- Cleveland Jewish News honors Elk & Elk Partners as 2018 Difference Makers
- Elk & Elk preps for formal transition in leadership
- Partner Jay Kelley Earns OACTA Respected Advocate Award
- Ohio Supreme Court declines appeal of $2.7M verdict for fatal motorcycle accident
- Jay Kelley Contributes Textbook Chapter on Medical-Legal Risk Management
- William J. Price named Vice Chair of Akron Bar Association CLE Committee
- Marilena DiSilvio, Elk & Elk’s Newest Partner
- $39 Million Verdict in Wrongful Death Case
- Dubyak Nelson LLC: Elk & Elk Expanding to Provide Business Services
Sports Partnership News
- Elk + Elk and the Cleveland Browns Join Forces for “Elk + Elf”
- Elk + Elk and the Cincinnati Reds Announce Exclusive Official Partnership
- Elk + Elk Announces Sponsorship & Team-Wide NIL Partnership With Ohio State University Women’s Basketball Team
- Elk + Elk announces partnership with Wyatt Teller in the “Block Hunger” campaign
- Elk + Elk Presents 2022 Columbus Blue Jackets Military Appreciation Night
- Elk + Elk announces partnership with Darius Garland with the “Darius Dimes” campaign
- Elk & Elk Presents 2020 Columbus Blue Jackets Military Appreciation Night
- Elk & Elk Presents 2019 Columbus Blue Jackets Military Appreciation Night
- Elk & Elk announces new partnership with the Dayton Dragons
- Elk & Elk Presents 2018 Columbus Blue Jackets Military Appreciation Night
- Elk & Elk announces partnership with University of Dayton
- Elk & Elk announces partnership with Columbus Blue Jackets
- “Get That Weak Stuff Out of Here” Campaign
None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond
- April 16, 2019
- April 17, 2018
- April 18, 2017
- April 19, 2016
- April 21, 2015
- April 22, 2014
- April 16, 2013
- April 19, 2012
Everything Earned Athletic Award
- Euclid High School
- Westlake High School
- James F. Rhodes High School
- Max S. Hayes High School
- Lutheran High School East
- Willoughby South High School
Building on our decades of experience, we have curated these educational resources and articles to serve as a knowledge base for our community. We understand that after an accident or a medical error, you are often left with more questions than answers. You might be struggling to understand a complex medical diagnosis or wondering how to handle the endless paperwork from an insurance adjuster. This collection is designed to empower individuals with insights while reinforcing the commitment to advocacy that defines Elk + Elk.
By providing these accessible materials, we aim to support our neighbors with the information they need to move forward with credibility and confidence. These articles are written to help you understand the “healthcare-speak” of hospitals and the “legalese” of the courts in plain English. We want you to feel informed and protected, knowing that a firm with 50+ years of experience and a full medical staff is in your corner. Our goal is to provide a path of reason and a sense of security for every family in Ohio.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- Coronavirus Resource Page
- COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation
- Coronavirus-Related Refunds for Students
- Nursing Home Cases and Wrongful Death
- How to Properly Clean & Disinfect Your Home
- Dealing With Coronavirus-related Anxiety
- Tips for a Great Virtual Party
Drugs & Medical Devices
- Blood Transfusions Are Surprisingly Risky
- DePuy Multi District Litigation in Ohio
- Diabetes and Crestor, Zocor and Other Cholesterol Reducing Drugs
- Do You Know the Side Effects of Statin Drugs?
- Drugs That May Cause Diabetes
- Generic Drugmakers Avoid Liability… Again
- Failure to Guard Machinery Still Happens
- Generic Drugs and the Law
- How safe are generic drugs?
- Lawsuits Allege That Fresenius Knew About Dangers of Granuflo
- Lipitor and Diabetes
- Off-label Prescription Drugs: Legal and Safety Issues
- Prescription Drugs Just As Dangerous As Illegal Drugs In Some Cases
- Transvaginal mesh injuries increase fivefold, prompting additional safety studies
- Who is liable for meningitis outbreak from tainted steroids?
Medical Malpractice
- Allegations of unnecessary stents by Cleveland doctor are not unusual
- Does Medical Malpractice Reform Help Patients?
- HIE:Prevention and Treatment
- Hospital Safety: Is There Progress?
- Ohio Medical Licensing and Discipline
- The Pros And Cons Of Prenatal Testing
- What Is The Statute Of Limitations In Ohio Medical Malpractice Cases?
- Wondering About Your Doctor?
Ohio Roadways & Accidents
- Columbus and Cincinnati Vie for Worst Traffic Title
- Dangerous Streets and Highways Well Documented in Columbus Region
- Drivers, put down that cell phone! Ohio texting and driving ban takes effect Friday, Aug. 31
- Fatal car accidents: Ohio statistics and news reports tell the stories
- Highway Signs Used To Prevent Drunk Driving In Ohio
- I-75 Under Repair to Reduce Motor Vehicle Accidents and Congestion in Dayton
- Left Lane Restrictions and Increased Speed Limits Fail to Pass in Ohio
- Numbers About Motorcycle Fatalities
- Stats About Ohio Drunk Driving
- Teen Motor Vehicle Accidents Down Nationwide, Despite Recent Fatalities
- Too Old to Drive?
- Trucking Regulations in Ohio and the United States
- Will Truck Accident Rates Be Affected By Higher Weight Limits?
Other Legal Resources
- Efforts To Reduce Police Misconduct Continue
- Fracking in Eastern Ohio Leaves People Uninformed and Vulnerable
- Injuries At School: Are Your Children Safe?
- Keeping Your Kids Safe at Festivals with Amusement Rides
- Legal News Resources In Dayton And Montgomery County
- Legal Resources In Toledo And Lucas County
- Meningitis Outbreaks Can Kill
- Municipal Liability
- Personal Injury Damage Caps
- School Bus Driver Liability for Injuries
- Sebring Lead Contaminated Water – Press Release
- Water Pollution: A Big Problem Requires Big Answers
- What Are Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse?