Ken Abbarno
Partner
When lives are turned upside down, people deserve someone who will fight for them—no matter how tough the opponent.
About Ken Abbarno
Ken is a battle-tested personal injury lawyer who’s spent more than 30 years standing up for people harmed by trucking accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, and toxic exposures.
As a young lawyer, Ken was called to the scene of a major truck crash and saw firsthand how people in cars don’t stand a chance when a truck driver loses control. He witnessed truck companies protecting their drivers, police struggling to secure evidence, and the lasting harm a spilled tanker can cause to people and the environment. That experience shaped the rest of his professional career.
Today, Ken leads teams handling complex cases across the country, guiding clients through every step and mentoring young lawyers along the way. He’s known for his relentless approach in court and his compassion outside it, making sure clients feel heard and supported during the toughest times.
Ken’s work has earned him recognition from peers and industry leaders alike. He’s been named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers,” honored as a “Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal, and selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer every year since 2010. He’s also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Transportation Law.
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Call Now- Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D.
- Canisius College, B.A.
- Recognized in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America® (2026)
- Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America® (2026)
- Recognized in Transportation Law, The Best Lawyers in America® (2007-2026)
- 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, Lawdragon (2024-2025)
- Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys, Crain’s Cleveland Business (2025)
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Lawdragon (2022-2025)
- Ohio Super Lawyers Honoree, Super Lawyers (2010-2024)
- Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazer, The National Law Journal (2021)
- Top 50: Cleveland Super Lawyers (2019-2020)
- Top 100: Ohio Super Lawyers (2019-2020)
- “AV” Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- 10/10 Rating, Avvo
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- New York
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
- Ohio Association for Justice
- American Association of Justice (AAJ)
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$26 Million WON
For victims impacted by a catastrophic mill fire.
$12.75 Million WON
For a motorcyclist seriously injured when defective brakes failed during an emergency stop.
$265,000 WON
For a nursing home resident who fractured a femur after a lift malfunction caused a fall.