Jim Brun focuses his practice on estate planning as well as probate and trust administration. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, he was a partner with a large Cincinnati law firm where he practiced for more than 21 years, concentrating his practice in the estate planning and personal tax areas. Jim served as a law clerk to the Honorable George H. Palmer, Judge of the Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio from 1976-1978.
James H. "Jim" Brun
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 1976
- Saint Joseph's College, BA, graduated 1973
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Children's House - Board Member
- Cincinnati Bar Association - Member
- Cincinnati Dreams Come True - Advisor
- Cincinnati Estate Planning Council - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
Federal Clerkships
- United States Court of Appeals
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Trusts and Estates, Cincinnati (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
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