also known as Knabe Law Firm Co., LPA
Ken is the Managing Partner of Knabe Law Firm and Greater Cleveland’s Bicycle Attorney. A Cleveland native, he has over 40 years of experience serving his community as both a prosecutor and civil litigator. An avid cyclist, Ken is a co-chair on a Vision Zero Cleveland Sub-committee, serves on the boards of the Ohio Bicycle Federation and the Ohio to Erie Trail and is a regular expert legal contributor for Bike Cleveland. Ken strengthens the local cycling community and its advocacy efforts through sponsorship of organizations like Bike Cleveland and several local area clubs and teams. Ken helps cyclists from the ground, up!
Ken wrote the book on cycling law on Greater Cleveland, called "Cycling Rights".
Ken is a top-rated 2025 Super Lawyer and has the highest possible peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a former President of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys. His expertise has been featured on WCPN Ideastream, Cleveland dot com, the Cleveland Law Library, Cleveland Public Library, Lakewood Public Library, The Lakewood Observer, The Columbus Dispatch, and Cincinnati dot com.
His personalized, hardworking, and professional approach is specifically geared to addressing the nuances at play when bike crashes are involved. Ken logs over 5,000 miles a year on his bike, and he has devoted his career to helping people injured or killed on our roads ib bike accidents. Ken’s background as a trial attorney coupled with his passion for riding makes him uniquely qualified to handle a bicycle accident case. He has helped hundreds of cyclists and pedestrians in his career, making his experience unique in Northeast Ohio.
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Posted by jacki57 | December 31, 2014
I was injured when a car hit me while riding my bicycle. Ken Knabe was my lawyer: his advocacy was stellar: as a fellow cyclist, he understood the accident, my injuries and the impact on my life which resulted in a great settlement.
Posted by Lisa | December 30, 2014
Highly Recommended When I was injured in a car accident last year, Mr. Knabe was recommended to me. I will always be grateful for the recommendation...not only was I very pleased with the outcome, the fact that Mr. Knabe is so experienced made the process as comfortable as possible; he was always...
Posted by Virginia | September 8, 2014
I work in the legal field myself, and a friend of mine (also an attorney) recommended Ken. I am from Ohio and was involved in a car accident out of the state. Ken was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was clear about what we should expect and outlined the process for us. If I had a ...
Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2014
Mr. Knabe changed my preconceived notions of attorneys. Easy to speak to, caring, determined and patient. He's always made me feel like he's genuinely on my side. I am grateful for his advisement and how he allowed me to consider all options before making decisions. He kept me involved through th...
Posted by jacquelyn | April 11, 2013
Kenneth Knabe is an injury outstanding lawyer. He helped me obtain a terrific settlement when I was hit by a car while riding my bike. He helped my nephew with a tremendous settlement when he was in a serious auto accident. I have known him for many years and he is diligent, aggressive and a total pr...
"I have known Ken for nearly 20 years both personally and professionally. He goes the extra mile and provides very personalized legal services for his clients. He is well-respected in the legal community and a tireless advocate for the underdog."
"Ken is a top notch lawyer. He is very passionate about getting justice for his clients. He is thorough and hardworking and gets the best possible results. Experience matters and Ken has been very successful representing people and families injured by negligence. I heartily endorse Ken if you are looking for an outstanding personal injury attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is hard working, level headed and knows how to get results for his clients."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1980
Charles Auerbach Evidence Award, Cleveland Marshall College of Law
1997 - Present
Principal, Knabe Law Firm Co., LPA
1999 - Present
Cleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysPresident
1986 - Present
Ohio Academy for JusticeMember
1986 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2002 - 2003
Cleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysTreasurer
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