John D. Ramsey

OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE As Co-Chair of KJKs Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the Family Law Practice Group, John brings extensive skill and experience to his clients. John serves clients in such matters as divorce and dissolution, child custody, alimony and child support issues, prenuptial agreements as well as juvenile court proceedings for unwed parents. John has significant trial and litigation experience and is also trained and skilled in alternatives to litigation, such as collaborative and cooperative divorce processes. John applies a thoughtful approach to his work thats tailored to each clients unique situation, seeking creative and family-focused results. Hes valued by clients for his attentiveness to their needs and ability to mitigate chaos as quickly as possible during times of high conflict. Over his 15-plus year legal career, he has practiced in a variety of litigation and non-litigation areas of the law, including commercial and business litigation. John has also led his own firm. John mentors law students in mock trial teams at his alma mater, the University of Akron School of Law. He previously co-chaired the Family Law Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Outside of his legal work, John enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and woodworking. Representative Experience AWARDS Best Lawyers in America , Family Law; Family Law Mediation 2018 - 2026 Best Lawyers in America , Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, 2024 Selected to Ohio Super Lawyers, 2011, 2018 - 2025 BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS Ohio PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Co-chair, Family Law Section, 2011 - 2020 Ohio State Bar Association The Cleveland Zoological Society Board of Directors, 2024 - Present Akron Law School Trial Team, 2008 - Present Goodwill Industries, WEYES volunteer reader for visually impaired individuals, 2011 - 2016 MEDIA MENTIONS PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS Selected Speaking Engagements Difficult Conversations/Creative Problem Solving, Engage! Cleveland Professional Development Week (Cleveland, Ohio), Nov. 6, 2019