Frantz Ward is pleased to announce that
Lauri P. Hartmann and
Karina Pantoja have been sworn in as attorneys. After passing the Bar exam and completing their law clerkships with the firm, they have officially transitioned to associate positions, where they will continue to serve our clients and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.
Lauri focuses her practice on transactional and litigation matters. Her experience includes drafting memos, reviewing contracts, and contributing to a white paper presented at a national construction industry conference. She is an active member of the firm’s DEI Committee and Women’s Initiative. Lauri earned her J.D. from Cleveland State University - College of Law, where she graduated
summa cum laude in 2024.
Karina concentrates her practice on tax and estate planning, with experience in general business matters and real estate professional liability representation and defense. As a native Spanish speaker, she leverages her language skills in translating legal documents, providing client interpretation, and sharing community presentations. She received her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 2024, where she served as a Certified Legal Intern at the First Amendment Clinic.