Brian E. Roof
In over 25 years of practice as counsel for insurance carriers, counsel for policyholders, and counsel in additional practice areas with a diverse set of clients, Brian Roof has developed a wealth of litigation knowledge and experience, becoming a thoroughly well-rounded attorney. This extensive experience also allows Brian to analyze cases and coverage issues from all sides, which makes him an efficient and successful insurance coverage attorney.
Over the years, Brian has honed his excellent writing, analytical, and litigation skills to represent his clients in a first-class fashion. In further developing his insurance coverage expertise, Brian has written articles and given presentations on insurance coverage issues and drafted insurance coverage case summaries for LinkedIn publications.
Brian is married to Cheryl and together they have three daughters – McKenna, Mallory, and Hailey. Outside of practicing law, Brian plays pickleball, enjoys fishing, and is an avid fan of college football.
Brian also has spent years giving back to his community by serving on various nonprofit boards in Northeast Ohio.
Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP)
Member and President of the Board of Directors (2009-2017)
Citizens Academy, Citizens Academy East, and Citizens Academy Southeast: Breakthrough Charter School
Member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Governance Committee, Interim Chair of the Board (2011-2017)
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Cleveland (NAMI GC)
Member of the Board of Directors (2024-2026)
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Practice Areas
Education & Memberships
Education:
- J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, cum laude, 1999
- B.A., University of Notre Dame, cum laude, 1994
Memberships:
Ohio State Bar Association
Awards & Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent rating from peers, 2012
- Ohio Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics Magazine, 2013–2026
- Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star” by Law & Politics Magazine, 2009–2011
- Cleveland Bridge Builders Member and Graduate
Issued by Cleveland Bridge Builders · Jan 2006
Publications & Presentations
New Appleman Ohio Insurance Law
Lexis/Nexis
Contributing author on several chapters on Ohio insurance coverage law – 2023 Edition
New Appleman Ohio Insurance Law
Lexis/Nexis
Co-Author, “Evaluating the Liability Insurer’s Duty to Defend” (Chapter 9) and Responding to Tender” (Chapter 10) – 2018 Edition
“Practicing Insurance Coverage Law In Ohio”
Author for Coverage Opinions blog by Randy Maniloff · Dec 1, 2016
“When Claims Go Sideways — What an Agent Needs to Know to Protect the Client and Agency E&O”
Presenter for Insurance Board of Northern Ohio · Feb 9, 2016 and to two insurance brokerage firms
“Changes to ISO’s CGL Forms in Light of Cyber Claims”
Presenter for Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Insurance Law Committee Seminar · Nov 19, 2015
JEOPARDY: Bad Faith Grab Bag of Fun Facts and Issues
Panel Discussion for Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Insurance Law Committee Seminar · Mar 23, 2015
“The Rights and Remedies of the Forgotten Additional Insured”
Author Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: Bar Journal · Feb 1, 2015
“Inner Workings of Insurance”
Co-presenter for Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Insurance Law Committee Seminar · May 30, 2014
“Full Coverage? Insurer’s Claims Files and The Attorney-client Privilege”
Author for Ohio Lawyer Magazine · Jul 1, 2012
“Recouping Defense Costs Paid on Behalf of the Insured”
Author for The Defense Research Institute: For the Defense · May 1, 2012
“Insurer Beware: Policy Renewals May Not Change Coverage as Intended”
Co-Author for The Defense Research Institute: Covered Events · May 13, 2011
Admission
- Ohio
- United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts
- United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
Contact Info
Brian E. Roof, Partner
875 Westpoint Parkway, Suite 500
Cleveland, OH 44145
216-710-5297, ext. 138