About Us
When You Need Us Most
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Kats Law LLC is the premier legal adviser to corporations, business owners, and individuals for various complex legal issues.
The firm’s practice areas are focused upon addressing the principal challenges in Personal Injury, Employment and Corporate Law. The firm handles a large verity of personal injury and motor vehicle accidents and are here to provide you with exquisite advocacy, in order to obtain the appropriate compensation for your injuries. The firm’s broad range of services and practice areas provide clientele with well-versed legal counsel.
Our services include a free consultation and continued correspondence to keep you informed of the status of your case. We pride ourselves on maintaining exceptional client communication that fosters a strong business relationship. Client service is the foundation of our practice, and our firm strives to act as strategic partners to our clients by leveraging our expertise by providing innovative and cost-effective legal services.
We understand that the law is often a means to accomplish our clients’ objectives, and we pride ourselves on our intimate understanding of their industries and marketplaces. Kats Law LLC is here for you when you need legal counsel the most.
Please call us today for your free consultation: 216-313-0501.
Sergey Kats
Principal/Owner
Favorite Quote:
“Show me the money!” – Jerry Maguire
Sergey Kats, Owner and Principal of Kats Law, grew up in Soviet Russia. His family came to America in 1991 when he was 7 years old with only $400 to their name. From a young age, Sergey has been determined to work hard, make a name for himself, and help those around him.
Sergey attended Brush High School and graduated in 2003. In 2007 he received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Economics at John Carroll University. After graduation, Sergey attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law, graduated in 2010 and was admitted to the Bar in 2011.
While attending Law School, Sergey was an active intern at BakerHostetler, a nationally recognized law firm. Post-graduation he knew he wanted to be more hands-on and embrace the entrepreneurial spirit that was instilled in him as a child, and thus began Kats Law.
Sergey’s business, Kats Law, prides itself on giving a personal touch to it’s clients and providing them with hands-on attention. Kats Law has evolved immensely over the years. Our personal injury practices have become more sophisticated and services began expanding along with client’s needs. Some pivotal moments for Sergey over the years include watching his staff grow, moving into a bigger office, personal growth of clients, and watching those clients succeed during tough times. He prides the growth of Kats Law on word-of-mouth and referrals from past clients, those who walk through the door are sure to leave with a smile on their face.
Sergey feels grateful to own a company where he can prioritize the client experience and ensure their satisfaction. Kats Law has a relaxed but accountable culture – it is important to him that clients are treated like real people and feel touched on a personal level. There is nothing more satisfying to him than helping a client in need and seeing how appreciative they are. The values that drive Sergey most are family, honesty, and dedication.
Out of the office you can find him spending time with his family, practicing his faith, getting involved with the community, and playing golf.
Brian Scherf
Lead Litigation Attorney
Favorite Quote:
“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.” – Thomas Jefferson
Brian Scherf, Lead Litigation Attorney at Kats Law, was a 2002 graduate from St. Edward’s High School in Lakewood, Ohio. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a Human Resources Specialization from John Carroll University, and attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law graduating in 2010, and was then admitted to the Ohio Bar.
From 2010-2014 Brian worked for the Law Offices of Brian P. Scherf handling a wide variety of small business litigation, Workers’ Compensation, and Personal Injury. He then moved on to working as an attorney for Kahn Kruse Co., LPA from 2014-2017. Currently, from 2017-Present he has been Lead Litigation Attorney at Kats Law.
Brian’s favorite part about working for Kats Law is effectively assisting clients during a rough or unfamiliar part of their life and working face-to-face with these individuals. He prides himself on making clients feel comfortable and being honest every step of the way. Brian values honesty, helpfulness, and dependability.
Out of the office, you can find him hanging out with family, advocating for local businesses, attending sporting events, and being a die-hard Clevelander.