Jude B. Streb

Partner

As an experienced litigator I’ve counseled hundreds of clients through complex commercial disputes, insurance disputes, civil rights claims and more. Throughout each case my objective has remained consistent: deliver on my promises and exceed my clients’ expectations.

For 25 years I’ve represented northeast Ohio businesses and individuals both in and out of the courtroom. I know how to aggressively defend my clients at trial and through appeals, and how to successfully keep my clients out of court when it’s in their best interest.

It is an imperative part of my practice to always remain accessible and responsive so every client has a positive experience with me despite their often difficult circumstances.

AWARDS & HONORS

  • The Best Lawyers in America® (2019-2026)
  • Ohio Super Lawyers® (2014, 2016-2024)
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2023 Litigation – Insurance ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Akron
  • Best Lawyers in America® 2020 Litigation – Insurance ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Akron
  • Super Lawyers® Top 100 in Ohio List (2020)
  • Super Lawyers® Top 50 in Cleveland List (2020)
  • Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars® (2010 – 2013)

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

  • The William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Board of Trustees
  • Notre Dame Club of Canton
  • North Canton Library, Board of Directors

Presentations & Publications

 

Jude B. Streb

Partner
Litigation Practice Group Leader

Tel: 330.491.5320

Fax: 330.252.5320

Canton

4277 Munson Street NW
Canton, OH 44718

EDUCATION

  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1999)
  • University of Notre Dame (B.B.A, 1995)

ADMISSIONS

  • Ohio
  • Supreme Court of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

Associations

  • Stark County Bar Association
    • Executive Committee
    • Judiciary Committee
    • Courts, Arbitration, Trials, and Assignments Committee
    • Insurance Committee

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Experience

  • Focuses on complex business, commercial, contract, oil and gas, and probate litigation
  • Counsels clients on insurance coverage and recovery issues for first-party and third-party claims
  • Represents clients in civil litigation in federal and state courts, including appellate work and jury trials
  • Experience in litigation representing manufacturers, energy and public utility companies, insurance providers, construction firms and landowners

 

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS/REPORTED CASES

  • French v. Ascent Resources-Utica, L.L.C., 2022 WL 867842
  • Boone, et al. v. The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, 5:20-cv-02128
  • Fisher v. Ahmed, 153 N.E.3d 612, 2020 WL 1529073
  • Goodman v. Am. Elec. Power, 2015-Ohio-5130
  • Woodburn v. Motorist Mut. Ins. Group, 2015 WL 4389630, 2015-Ohio-2885
  • Reichert v. Lauren Internatl., Ltd. Edgetech, I.G., Inc., 2012 WL 4848906, 2012-Ohio-4731
  • Givens v. Van Devere, Inc. 5:11-cv-666
  • Galloway v. Stark County, et al. 5:09-cv-02834
  • Burnett v. Motorists Mutual Ins. Co., Slip Opinion No. 2008 – Ohio -2751.
  • Colfor Mfg., Inc. v. Macrodyne Tech., Inc., 668 F.Supp.3d 718 (N.D.Ohio 2023) – represented operator of truck axle manufacturer in products liability action arising out of catastrophic fire at its plant.
  • We Project, Inc. v. Relavistic, N.D. Ohio No 1:20-cv-2873-JG Represented international communications company in complex dispute with its former officers. Key decisions: 2021 WL 1664057, 2021 WL 1195972, 2021 WL 1664057.
  • Fisher v. Ahmed, 153 N.E. 3d 612, 2020-Ohio-1196 (9th Dist.) — obtained dismissal of defamation complaint against county prosecutor; affirmed in-part on appeal.

Bodie, Stebbins, Streb recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys

  • Andrew Stebbins, John Bodie, Jude B. Streb
  • March 21, 2025
  • 1 min, 1 sec

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs is proud to share that three of our distinguished attorneys, Andrew Stebbins, John “Chip” [...]

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Buckingham Scores a Win at the Supreme Court of Ohio in French Case

  • Joshua E. O’Farrell, Jude B. Streb
  • March 24, 2022
  • 2 mins, 17 secs

(Canton, OH, March 24, 2022) –Buckingham is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled by [...]

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House Bill 606 – Provides Immunity to Essential Workers Who Transmit COVID-19

  • Andrew R. Zellers, Jude B. Streb
  • September 23, 2020
  • 1 min, 29 secs

A recent study by the Ohio Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business found that 70% of [...]

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