Brian E. Hurley

Of Counsel

Phone: (513) 583-4242

Email: bhurley@smbplaw.com

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Mr. Hurley, a Cleveland native, focuses his legal practice on litigation, with an emphasis on governmental, civil rights, commercial, insurance, personal injury, probate, legal and medical malpractice, and law enforcement litigation. Mr. Hurley also maintains a consultation and expert witness practice, with an emphasis on issues and disputes relating to attorneys’ fees, elder care/conservatorships, insurance matters (coverage, duty to defend and duty to settle), law enforcement and corrections, and duty to report child abuse issues.

Recognition

  • AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Cincy Leading Lawyer, 18th annual Leading Lawyer Awards Program presented by Cincy Magazine (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Cincinnati (2022)
  • Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White (2004-2018)
  • Ohio “Super Lawyer,” Law & Politics (2004-2018)
  • Cincinnati’s Top 50 Lawyers, Law & Politics (2007-2017)
  • Ohio’s Top 100 Lawyers, Law & Politics (2007-2016)
  • U.S News Best Lawyers, 2023
  • Top Southeast Ohio Attorney, Cincinnati Magazine and Cincinnati Business Courier (2004-2018)
  • America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigator (2018)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award as one of Ohio’s Top 100 Attorneys, America’s Top 100 Attorneys (2016)
  • National Lawyer of the Year, Life Legal Defense Foundation (2008)
  • Hero for Life Award, Cincinnati Right to Life (2010)
  • The Friar’s Award, the Friar’s Club (2011) for service to and support of at-risk youth
  • Silver Service Award, Alliance Defending Freedom (over 5000 pro bono hours) (2013)
  • Cardinal Robert Bellarmine, SJ. Award, St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland) for distinguished service to the school and legal excellence (2015)