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Stephen M. Griffith Jr.
- E griffith@taftlaw.com
- T (513) 357-9312
- F (513) 381-0205
Summary
Steve represents lenders, real property developers, investors, and corporate clients in multiple types of real property transactions. He collaborates with developers on acquisition, development, and zoning matters, as well as handles litigation regarding property land use disputes. Steve oversees commercial contracts for construction, design, and engineering, as well as specialized financing, loan workouts, and property tax valuation proceedings. He also manages leasing issues for client retail, office, and industrial properties.
Steve is admitted to practice in the Courts of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Southern-District of Ohio.
Steve received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and his J.D. from Marshall-Wythe School, College of William & Mary, in 1981. He served as Captain of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps from 1982-1985.
Awards
Honoree, Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame 2022
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Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law
(1995 – present)
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Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers (2004 – 2006, 2008 – 2015)
Past Honoree, Chambers USA
Leading Lawyers Honoree, Cincy Magazine, Corporate Lending, Real Estate
(2006 – present)
AV Peer Review Rated, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
All Service Areas
All Practices
All Industries
Education
- William and Mary Law School (1981)
- Northwestern University (1975)
Admissions
- Federal - Southern District of Ohio
- State - Ohio
News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 News
Fifty-Two Taft Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Leading Lawyers by Cincy Magazine News
Griffith Inducted Into Midwest Real Estate News 2022 Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
Past Events
Community Involvement
- Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity
Former Member, Board of Trustees (1991 – 2012)
- Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School
Former Board Member, Secretary (2008 – 2013)