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 Areas of Practice: Litigation
Law School: Marquette University, J.D. cum laude, 2002
Undergraduate: Kenyon College, B.A. in Political Science, 1999
Robert "Eli" W. Kiefaber joined the firm in 2002, following his graduation from law school.
Eli's areas of practice are breach of contract disputes, environmental litigation, breach of contract disputes, and class action defense. Eli has represented publicly traded corporations and privately held companies across the nation in a variety of matters. For example, Eli has experience representing environmental subcontractors in breach of contract actions involving air emissions and the Clean Air Act. He also has experience with environmental engineering matters and is familiar with pollution control measures, such as flue gas desulphurization, and assessing the costs of pollution control measures. His trial experience includes numerous civil hearings, mediations, and the successful pro bono defense of an individual charged with murder.
Eli did his undergraduate work at Kenyon College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1999. He graduated cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 2002. While at Marquette University Law School he served as Executive Editor of the Marquette Sports Law Review.
Eli has written several articles and taught seminars involving civil litigation and data privacy. He has written "A Call for Action: Federal Anti-Pretexting Law Needed," Mealey's Privacy Reporter, Vol. 3, No. 4, October 2006 (co-authored with Brian D. Wright) and "An Overview of the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994," Mealey's Privacy Reporter, Vol. 3, No. 1, July 2006 (co-authored with John A. Fischer). Eli also presented at seminars relating to civil litigation on a variety of topics, including depositions and the attorney-client privilege.
Eli has an active pro bono practice and regularly works with the Dayton Volunteer Lawyer's Project representing indigent clients in civil disputes. He also has been a participant in the firm's Public Defender Externship, where he tried several felony cases to juries. He continues to accept criminal appointments and also has successfully argued cases before the Court of Appeals for the Second Appellate District.
Eli is an active leader in both the Carl D. Kessler Inn of Court and the Dayton Bar Association, currently serving as a Team Captain and Chair of several committees. He also is active in the local community and is a Trustee of the Centerville Education Foundation, a member of the Associate Board of the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, and a 2008 participant of Leadership Dayton, a program of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Email: Robert Kiefaber
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