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What happened to David Elk?

David Elk Arthur Elk

Over the past year, a few questions have come up about our Senior Partner, David Elk.

“What happened to the other Elk?”

“What happened to David Elk?”

We’re happy to report that Dave is still hard at work but wanted to slow things down and focus more on the important things in life, like family, traveling, and Cleveland Guardians baseball.

Our firm just had a bit of a formal leadership transition. From the article featured in Crain’s Cleveland Business,

“The Elk brothers think James Kelley — who will be supported by partner John O’Neil — are putting their weight behind the attorneys most instrumental in the firm’s growth.”

Read more about the formal transition at Elk + Elk.

Jay M. Kelly III

Jay M. Kelley III - Managing Partner

Meet Jay M. Kelley III, a top medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury attorney in Ohio with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of securing millions in verdicts and settlements. He leads Elk + Elk’s comprehensive litigation strategy across state, federal, and appellate courts, drawing on a unique background as a former felony prosecutor and hospital defense lawyer. Jay focuses on high-stakes, complex cases, including birth injuries and wrongful death, and is widely recognized by Best Lawyers and ranked among the Super Lawyers Top 10 in Ohio.