We Are In The Business Of Healing
Biography
Katherine “Katie” Laney is a trial attorney dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered injuries due to negligence. Her practice focuses on personal injury and medical malpractice, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and complex injury and wrongful death claims. Katie approaches every case with precision, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful results for her clients.
Katie developed an early understanding of the legal process through her experience as a judicial extern for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. There, she gained valuable insight into how judges evaluate legal arguments and evidence in complex cases. This experience continues to inform her approach to case strategy and preparation.
Katie has earned recognition as a "Top 40 Under 40" for 2026 by The National Trial Lawyers and as an Ohio Super Lawyers "Rising Star" since 2024. She is known for her attention to detail, steady advocacy, and commitment to helping clients navigate serious injury and medical negligence claims with confidence.
Katie earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Cleveland State University College of Law and her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from John Carroll University.
Education
- Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
- J.D. - 2019
- Honors: magna cum laude
- John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio
- B.S. - 2016
- Honors: magna cum laude
Professional Associations
- Ohio Association for Justice, Present
- Toledo Bar Association, Present
Past Positions
- Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., Attorney, 2019 to 2026
Languages
- English
Fraternities or Sororities
- Kappa Alpha Theta
Practice Areas:
- Personal Injury 34%
- Medical Malpractice 33%
- Wrongful Death 33%
Bar Admission
- Ohio, 2019
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2024
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2025
Honors
- Ohio Super Lawyers "Rising Star", 2024 - 2027
- The National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40", 2026

