About Kourtney
Kourtney Brueckner earned her J.D. from Ohio Northern University in 2013. She completed the program at a time when the legal market was shifting and new lawyers were finding varied career paths. Her legal education provided a foundation in courtroom procedure, statutory analysis and client advocacy.
After law school Brueckner began practicing in Ohio. She is licensed to practice in the state and has worked from multiple offices of Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima. Her career has kept her rooted in state practice, where knowledge of Ohio statutes and court rules matters every day. Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparation and steady under pressure.
Her professional work covers the tasks that define day-to-day legal practice. That includes advising clients, preparing pleadings and motions, handling discovery and participating in hearings. She balances written advocacy with oral argument. She also takes part in negotiations and settlement discussions when that serves a client's interest.
Brueckner's practice is shaped by the rhythms of Ohio courts. She spends time analyzing case law and statutes to craft strategies suited to the jurisdiction. Her files show routine engagement with procedural deadlines and evidentiary matters. She aims to keep clients informed about options and likely outcomes as a case unfolds.
At Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima she works alongside attorneys who cover multiple areas of practice. The firm maintains several offices in Ohio, and Brueckner has handled matters out of more than one location as client needs have required. She contributes to case teams and takes primary responsibility on matters assigned to her.
Outside the office she approaches legal questions with the same attention to detail she brings to her files. She writes legal memoranda and prepares trial exhibits focused on clarity and relevance. When cases proceed to court she is prepared to present facts and law succinctly and to respond to judges' questions directly.
She remains engaged in the practice of law in Ohio and continues to serve clients through Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima, handling matters arising under state law.
