Overview

Kyle is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department where he concentrates his practice in commercial litigation and environmental law.

Kyle's litigation work includes representing clients in high-value contract disputes, negligence actions involving catastrophic injury, and public utility eminent domain matters. He serves clients during all phases of litigation, including preparation of pleadings, motion practice, discovery, hearings, mediation, and settlement, and has also successfully defended an appeal in state appellate court. On the environmental side, Kyle assists clients with environmental litigation, due diligence, and CERCLA matters.

Kyle also leads the firm’s pro bono team that provides support to individuals seeking to change their name or gender-identifying marker.

Before joining Porter Wright as an associate, Kyle clerked with the firm and completed legal externships with the Ohio Environmental Council and the Legal Aid Society of Columbus. During law school, Kyle was an editor of the Ohio State Business Law Journal and served as a peer advisor for incoming law students.

Education

  • The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law  (J.D., 2022)
  • Xavier University  (B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, 2018)

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Professional Associations

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association

Honors & Awards

  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award® in Advanced Legal Research