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Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio

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Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

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KMK’s commercial finance practice continues to service clients of varying sizes, from small entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 Companies, in broad industries and at varying stages of their business lifecycle, with a range of capital needs. We represent borrowers, lenders, finance companies, financial institutions of all sizes, insurance companies, both public and private companies, early stage enterprises, funds, trusts and individuals.

The group is best known for its strength in acquisition financing, leveraged lending, structured loan transactions, middle market lending, capital market transactions and work with alternative lenders. We continue to build and grow expertise in the litigation funding and law firm lending space while creating bench strength to support aircraft financing, equipment leasing and logistics financing work, which have been historical areas of strength.

Our practical and responsive team of lawyers provide support on typical run-of-the-mill transactions but have the capabilities to handle even the most complex matters. We provide prestigious East Coast law firm quality legal guidance on complex matters from the Midwest.  

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Banking & Finance - Ohio

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Keating Muething & Klekamp has a dynamic practice which assists both traditional financial institutions and alternative lenders in commercial finance matters, with particular expertise in the real estate sector. Noted for its capabilities in development and construction financing work, alongside broader capabilities in acting for borrowers in areas such as equipment financing, acquisition finance and securitizations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL represented American Money Management Corporation as collateral manager in connection with the issuance of secured and subordinated notes.

Strengths

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  • The team is highly responsive with fast turnaround times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kelley Brandstetter Tracy
    Kelley Brandstetter Tracy

    Kelley Brandstetter Tracy

    Kelley Brandstetter Tracy is a respected practitioner with abilities in a broad spectrum of commercial finance and restructuring matters on both the lender and borrower sides.

    • Kelley is able to negotiate to achieve certain terms you might not otherwise get. She's a unicorn really.

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  • Shannon Lawson
    Shannon Lawson

    Shannon Lawson

    Shannon Lawson frequently advises both borrowers and lenders on acquisition financings.

    • Shannon is good at understanding our business and what we're trying to accomplish. He also has strong analytical, research and contract skills.

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    • Shannon is super responsive. He's a great guy to manage relationships and he is absolutely always available.

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  • Jerad Whitt
    Jerad Whitt

    Jerad Whitt

    Jerad Whitt has a range of experience in the space. He is routinely called upon to represent lenders, investors and borrowers in various financing arrangements.
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