The 2020 Edition of
The Best Lawyers in America survey recognizes 35 Frantz Ward attorneys in 29 practice areas. In addition,
four of our partners are named “Lawyers of the Year” in Cleveland: Patrick F. Haggerty (Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions-Defendants);
Kevin M. Hinkel (Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law);
Brian J. Kelly (Labor Law – Management); and
James B. Niehaus (Litigation – Intellectual Property).
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The following Frantz Ward attorneys are listed in
The Best Lawyers in America:
Frantz Ward attorneys were recognized in the following practice areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Corporate Law
Education Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law – Management
Family Law
Family Law Mediation
Health Care Law
Labor Law – Management
Litigation – Antitrust
Litigation – Construction
Litigation – Insurance
Litigation – Intellectual Property
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Litigation – Real Estate
Litigation – Securities
Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Litigation and Controversy – Tax
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law– Defendants
Real Estate Law
Securities Regulation
Tax Law
Trade Secrets Law
Trusts and Estates