Biography
Steve Coffaro is a business lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, including corporate, intellectual property, environmental, employment and real estate related disputes. He represents both public and private companies and individuals and has actively represented clients in litigation matters pending in state and federal courts. He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Steve has experience related to the telemarketing industry and has extensive knowledge of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Telemarketing Sales Rule, and related Federal Trade Commission and other federal and state laws regulating companies in this industry. He has defended several class actions involving alleged violations of these laws.
Steve serves as co-practice group leader of the firm's Litigation Group.
Representative Work
Currently representing corporate defendant in class action alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Recently represented a manufacturing client in an action alleging liability under the Indiana Environmental Legal Action statute related to alleged historical contamination at a manufacturing site.
Obtained a jury verdict for damages in a case in United States District Court in Kentucky involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and interference with customer relationships
Obtained a favorable jury verdict in defense of claims in Tennessee Chancery Court involving allegations of fraud
Currently representing plaintiff corporation in an action alleging unfair competition under the Lanham Act
Currently litigation several matters involving actions to quiet title to real estate
Representing shareholder in derivative breach of fiduciary duty action against other shareholders in Indiana entity
Reported Decisions
Busch Bros. Elevator Co., Inc. v. Unit Bldg. Servs., 2010-Ohio-5320
American Trim, LLC v. Oracle Corp., 230 F.Supp.2d 803 (2002); 383 F.3d 462 (2004)
Fen Exposition Services, LLC v. Lenhof, 2014-Ohio-3246
White Plains Coat & Apron Co., Inc. v. Cintas Corporation, 228 Fed.Appx. 126 (2007)
Professional and Community Involvement
Cincinnati Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship, Board Member
St. Xavier High School, Development Activities Committee
Awards & Recognition
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Named to Ohio Leading Lawyers, 2024
Named to Cincy Leading Lawyers, 2005-2023
Named to Ohio Super Lawyers, 2011-2024
Named Ohio Rising Star, 2005-2009
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2025
Named the "Cincinnati Best Lawyers' Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year," 2019, 2023
Named the "Cincinnati Best Lawyers' Litigation - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year," 2022