Firm Newsletter: Diving into May
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KNR Newsletter | June 2026
Our Cleveland team traded their briefcases for lunch boxes as they rolled up their sleeves at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank!
Helping pack meals for the Kids Cafe program, our staff got a taste of what it means to truly nourish our community. This vital program works with schools, libraries, and after-school programs to provide children in need with nutritious meals daily—because no student should have to learn on an empty stomach.
We were honored to play a small role in supporting this important mission.Opportunities like these remind us that strong communities are built when people come together to care for one another.
A simple flat tire. A call for help. Then, in an instant, everything changed. During what should have been a routine repair, a tire explosion caused devastating injuries. Our legal team led by KNR Managing Partner John J.Reagan, Senior Partner Nomiki Tsarnas, and Partner Chris Van Blargan, took on this fight with everything we had.
Managing Partner John J. Reagan has been awarded The Milestone Foundation’s 2026 Compassionate Counsel Award. This recognition honors attorneys who put clients first through exceptional advocacy paired with compassion, empathy, and dedication to helping injured individuals during life’s most difficult moments.
A big congratulations to Partner Ken Zerrusen on reaching 20 years with KNR! Since joining the firm in 2006, Ken has been an incredible advocate for his clients. His experience, dedication, and commitment to helping others have made a lasting impact on both our clients and our firm.
Whether crossing a finish line or cheering from the sidelines, Team KNR was proud to support communities across Ohio this month. Our team members participated in races benefiting local nonprofits and charitable organizations, helping raise awareness for causes that make a lasting difference.
Crosswalk right-of-way isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. Learn when drivers must yield, when pedestrians may share responsibility, and how Ohio law determines fault after a crosswalk accident. Find out what factors can affect liability and what to do if you’re involved in a crosswalk accident.