Jonathan P. "Jon" Saxton

Jonathan P. "Jon" Saxton

Cincinnati, OH recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Rendigs, Fry, Kiely and Dennis LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Cincinnati.

Biography

Jon is the leader for the insurance and general litigation team.His practice focuses on litigation, which encompasses mattersinvolving class actions, product liability, fire losses, moldclaims, toxic torts, and serious personal injury and wrongfuldeath claims. Jon prides himself in maintaining open lines ofcommunication with clients and promptly responding to phonecalls and emails.

  • Defense of property damage and personal injury lawsuits injury trials in Ohio and Kentucky.
  • Defense of nationwide, class action advertising litigation.
  • Negotiation and resolution of multi-state attorney general litigation.
  • Representation of client in Federal Trade Commission Litigation
  • Defense of class action involving a hazardous materialsspill in a railroad derailment
  • Representation of clients before Administrative Agencies.
  • Representation of a national homebuilder in constructiondefect mold claims in class action.
  • National coordinating counsel for product liability/fire claimsinvolving a household productSubrogation recoveries in cases in Ohio and Kentucky.
  • Presentation of continuing education and risk managementseminars to client groups.
    Rendigs, Fry, Kiely and Dennis LLP

    13 Best Lawyers awards

    Rendigs, Fry, Kiely and Dennis LLP logo

    Overview

    • English

    • University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 1989

    • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
    • Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association
    • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

    • CLM - State of Ohio Chair
    • Defense Research Institute - Member
    • English
    • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
    • Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association
    • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
    • CLM - State of Ohio Chair
    • Defense Research Institute - Member
    • University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 1989

    Client Testimonials

    Jon Saxton is an outstanding defense attorney and is always well-prepared and insightful. His advice and guidance throughout the litigation, and where he sees both sides of the case and anticipates the action, is invaluable to the client.

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Cincinnati (2026)
    • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Cincinnati (2019)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Insurance Law
    • Litigation - Insurance
    • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
    • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
    Awards:
    • Ohio’s Super Lawyers
    • Best Lawyers In America
    • AV peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell
    • Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers
    • Ohio Supreme Court Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentor

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