Gregory M. Greg Utter

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Cincinnati, Ohio

44+ years experience

Callow & Utter LLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

513-930-0741

https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/gregory-m-greg-utter/66522

8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 170, Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Bio

Greg's practice is concentrated in the areas of class action, multi-district litigation, and complex commercial litigation. He has significant trial experience in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Greg has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous commercial and class action matters involving employment, shareholder derivative, tort, antitrust and contract disputes.Greg has extensive experience in False Claims Act (qui tam) litigation and has represented parties in cases around the country.Greg represents state Attorneys General in complex litigation. Greg is one of the lead litigation counsel for the States of Michigan and Illinois in their respective litigation against PFAS and AFFF manufacturers and other parties regarding PFAS/AFFF contamination. Greg was also one of the lead litigation counsels for the State of Ohio and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in its recent $808 million settlement with national opioid distributors that generated national publicity.In 2012, Greg was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, membership in which is extended by invitation only to "experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill as advocates and who are recognized as the very best of the courtroom bar."Greg has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and Ohio Super Lawyers since 2004. He is also an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Greg's practice is concentrated in the areas of class action, multi-district litigation, and complex commercial litigation. He has significant trial experience in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Greg has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous commercial and class action matters involving employment, shareholder derivative, tort, antitrust and contract disputes. Greg has extensive experience in False Claims Act (qui tam) litigation and has represented parties in cases around the country. Greg represents state Attorneys General in complex litigation. Greg is one of the lead litigation counsel for the States of Michigan and Illinois in their respective litigation against PFAS and AFFF manufacturers and other parties regarding PFAS/AFFF contamination. Greg was also one of the lead litigation counsels for the State of Ohio and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in its recent $808 million settlement with national opioid distributors that generated national publicity. In 2012, Greg was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, membership in which is extended by invitation only to "experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional skill as advocates and who are recognized as the very best of the courtroom bar." Greg has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and Ohio Super Lawyers since 2004. He is also an Associate in the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Cincinnati (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Cincinnati (2017)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Special Focus: Civil Litigation
Special Focus: Class Actions
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: Defendants
Special Focus: Mass Tort
Special Focus: Plaintiffs
Named the "Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Litigation — Labor and Employment Law, Lawyer of the Year," 2017
Named the "Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs’ Lawyer of the Year," 2023 and 2024
American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Named to Ohio Super Lawyers since 2004
Litigation Counsel of America, Senior Fellow

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

University of Cincinnati, graduated 1981
University of Cincinnati, BBA, graduated 1978

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Reviews

Shirley Brown

2 weeks ago

A Lifesaver in Complex Commercial Litigation

When our company faced a high-stakes, multi-district commercial dispute, Greg Utter was our anchor. His 44 years of experience, particularly his deep knowledge of complex litigation, were immediately evident. He guided us through the federal court process with a steady hand, explaining intricate legal strategies with clarity. The recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year is well-deserved. Greg secured a favorable settlement that protected our business's future. His professionalism and strategic acumen at Callow & Utter are simply unmatched in Cincinnati.