Focused primarily on advocating for and protecting privately owned businesses, Mr. Redden offers comprehensive representation in all aspects of commercial / business law and litigation. He seeks to protect a company’s assets and interests while at the same time developing strategies to mitigate the risk of legal issues and promote business growth. For example, he has defended clients against lawsuits and employment practices violations. As an adviser, he counsels business leaders on topics such as employment policies, negotiating agreements, and transaction disputes.
Meet Brian Redden
Brian handles the whole spectrum of employment and trade secret law:
Employment agreements
Non-compete agreements
Trade secret protection
Employee handbooks
Employment policies
Executive compensation
Employee counseling
Employee recruiting and job placement
Negotiation of severance agreements
Non-litigated resolution of employment disputes
and trials and appeals of employment and trade secret disputes.
Brian also handles disputes involving business transactions, business ownership, personal injury, construction (particularly mechanic's liens, lien enforcement, and general contractor and subcontractor issues), and environmental matters.
Areas of Practice
Employment law
Trade Secret/Restrictive Covenant Law
Commercial/Business Litigation
Business and Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Private Foundations and Charitable Giving
Bar Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Education
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Student Bar Association Representative of the Year Award, 1997-1998
Honors: Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 1998-1999
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts /magna cum laude/ - 1994
Honors: University Scholar
Major: History
Honors and Awards
Participant, Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers, 2010
Peer-rated Ohio Super Lawyer – Rising Star, 2010 - 2011
Peer-rated Ohio Super Lawyer, 2018 - Present
Former Certified Contract Advisor, National Football League Players’ Association and Canadian Football League Players’ Association
Professional Associations and Memberships
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Cincinnati Bar Association, Member
Past Employment Positions
Hon. Steven E. Martin, Hamilton County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas , Constable and Law Clerk, 1997 - 1999
Pro Bono Activities
Board of Governors, University Club of Cincinnati
Trustee, Teen Response, Inc.
Trustee, Neusole Foundation
Trustee, Vice President, Cincinnati Police Foundation, Inc.
Football Coordinator, St. Gertrude School
Youth football coach, St. Gertrude School
Trustee, Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation
Board Member, St. Xavier High School Music Boosters
Adjunct Professor, Sports Business Law, Xavier University, Cincinnati, 2006 - 2009
Xavier University Lawyers Club
Adjunct Professor, Environmental, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1999 - 2006
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