About Phillip
Phillip A. Kuri is a partner at Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., a prominent personal injury law firm located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Since 1993, he has dedicated his legal career to advocating for clients in various areas, including personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability. General tort law. Mr. Kuri earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law in 1993. Before pursuing his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The College of Wooster in 1990, laying a solid foundation for his future legal career.
Throughout his practice, Mr. Kuri has achieved significant success in securing substantial verdicts and settlements for his clients. One of his most notable accomplishments occurred in April 2014, when he obtained a remarkable $39 million jury verdict in a wrongful death case against a construction company. The jury's decision included $19 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages, highlighting Mr. Kuri's ability to navigate complex legal challenges and represent justice. Recognition from peers and professional organizations underscores Mr. Kuri's reputation in the legal community.
He has been selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list from 2012 to 2026, evidence of his consistent excellence in personal injury law. Additionally, he was named among the Top 50 Cleveland Area Super Lawyers in 2013, 2016, and 2017, further solidifying his standing as a leading attorney in the region. His accolades reflect not only his legal expertise but also his commitment to his clients and their cases. Mr. Kuri is an active member of several prestigious professional associations. He is part of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, which recognizes attorneys who have achieved significant verdicts or settlements. Furthermore, he is included in the American Association for Justice's Top 100 Trial Lawyers, a distinction reserved for the most accomplished trial attorneys in the country.
His memberships extend to the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio Association for Justice, Cuyahoga County Bar Association, and the Ohio Academy of Civil Trial Attorneys. Admitted to practice law in Ohio and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, Mr. Kuri is experienced in both state and federal legal matters. His experience and dedication to his clients have made him a respected figure in the legal community. As he continues to advocate for those who have suffered due to negligence, Mr. Kuri remains committed to achieving justice and securing favorable outcomes for his clients.
