About Us
Frantz Ward was founded in Cleveland by partners who left a large national law firm to provide high-quality legal services with a shared vision of excellent client service, a caring team that valued time for family, and a mission to help the community at large. Their founding principles continue to guide the firm today, fostering a culture of integrity, respect, and commitment to making a positive impact both within the firm and in the wider community.
People-Focused Culture
We embrace a culture where people support and care about one another, celebrate achievements and take time for family and community. Our commitment to treating people the right way has earned us recognition as a stand-out Ohio employer for the past six consecutive years.
Market-Leading Practices
Our clients range from Fortune 500 organizations and medium-sized companies to small businesses, start-ups, and individuals. The firm’s attorneys and practices regularly receive national recognition, including ranking in the highest bands in Chambers USA. Through the firm’s practice in jurisdictions across the country, and membership with ALFA International—a global network of law firms—we serve our clients’ needs globally.
Commitment to Our Community
A commitment to our community is one of the founding principles of our firm. We feed the hungry, walk for hospice, run for diversity, and support many charitable and volunteer organizations through pro bono work, charitable giving, sponsorships, and volunteering. In acknowledgment of our pro bono work, the firm has received a number of recognitions, including the Volunteer Lawyers Program Recognition Award from The Legal Aid Society for representing children in disability benefits cases.
DEI
We are proud to have achieved the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification and consider at least 30% qualified historically underrepresented lawyers for key leadership roles and activities. We understand that a diverse workplace enriches the personal and professional lives of our employees, and we believe in ensuring that all talent at participating law firms and legal departments have a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership.
Women’s Initiative
We are dedicated to creating a place where our female attorneys can flourish, advance, and achieve their goals. The Women’s Initiative promotes successful and rewarding legal careers for our female attorneys as well as a firm culture in which the high level of services we provide to our clients continues to thrive.
Careers
Join people you want to work with, not for. We develop employees through an internal formal mentorship program and third-party training, provide custom business development and marketing support, and educate our attorneys on the latest practice and industry developments.