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Frantz Ward LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Frantz Ward LLP

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A number of features set Frantz Ward’s Litigation Practice Group apart from other law firms. Our attorneys have extensive experience trying cases. That trial experience equips Frantz Ward lawyers with the ability to defend clients in court and to advise clients on how to avoid or resolve disputes by the most efficient means possible. Our lawyers are experienced at negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other alternatives to a full scale courtroom battle. However, when circumstances dictate trial as the best alternative, our experienced trial lawyers are ready.

An early and ongoing dialogue ensures our clients understand the status of their matter and the costs and benefits of future actions. Constant communication allows us to periodically assess with our clients their goals and the ideal path to achieve those goals. Predictability and success are our hallmarks.

Our depth and breadth of our experience is another distinguishing factor. We have represented individuals and companies in a wide variety of commercial, tort, contract, negligence, malpractice, employment-related and intellectual property cases. We have represented clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts, before administrative tribunals, and in arbitrations, mediations, and other dispute resolution procedures. The perspective gained in these diverse representations have earned us the title as trusted advisors and counsel to our clients.

Industries (23)

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Cannabis
  • Beer, Wine & Spirits
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Education
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Food Service
  • Media & Publishing
  • Metals, Mining & Fabrication
  • Real Estate
  • Technology Products & Services
  • Financial
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Telecommunication
  • Warehousing
  • Waste Management & Environmental
  • Public Sector
  • Packaging
  • Non-Profit
  • Chemicals

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Ohio

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Frantz Ward is an accomplished Cleveland-based firm with broad expertise in business disputes. The group is frequently called upon to litigate employment matters, contractual issues and product liability work, among others.

Strengths

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  • The department is always accessible. It has an excellent team approach to client service and I've never had trouble finding a team member or been disappointed in the talent and ability of any members of the team.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • We appreciate the team's detail-oriented approach. They're extremely responsive and creative when it comes to challenging situations.

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  • The team are efficient and practical. They're very aware of the different possibilities that we need to be aware of.

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  • Frantz Ward has significant industry knowledge and expertise in our commercial sector.

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  • Frantz Ward's services and responsiveness are outstanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2James B. Niehaus
    Band 2James B. Niehaus

    James B. Niehaus

    James Niehaus handles a wide array of litigation, including First Amendment, unfair competition and employment disputes.
    • James Niehaus is very knowledgeable on all matters we need to work with him on.

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    • James Niehaus has seen a lot and uses all his experience to our benefit.

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  • Band 3Chris Koehler
    Band 3Chris Koehler

    Chris Koehler

    Chris Koehler is called upon by clients facing complex business disputes. His broad experience includes breach of contract and trade secrets claims.
    • Chris Koehler is an exceptional attorney. He brings the appropriate technical resources to any matter and he delivers results.

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    • Chris Koehler is excellent. His approach is practical, his advice is spot-on and he is ready to go down any route.

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    • Chris Koehler is very smart and is able to think through complex issues quickly. He is always ready to resolve them with a common sense approach.

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  • Band 4Angela Lydon
    Band 4Angela Lydon

    Angela Lydon

    Angela Lydon enjoys a burgeoning reputation for her litigation practice, which sees her advise both corporate and individual clients in a broad array of commercial disputes.
    • Angela Lydon has maturity beyond her years. Her responsiveness is second to none.

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    • Angela Lydon is a great attorney.

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  • Band 4Beau Hollowell
    Band 4Beau Hollowell

    Beau Hollowell

    Beau Hollowell is noted for his broad experience in the litigation space. His spans an array of complex commercial disputes, including contractual and breach of fiduciary cases.

    • Beau Hollowell provides a high level of customer service and is a deal-oriented attorney. He has a real concern for his clients.

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    • Beau Hollowell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his prior positions. He is a knowledgeable business person as well as an excellent attorney.

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  • Band 4Christopher Keim
    Band 4Christopher Keim

    Christopher Keim

    Christopher Keim is an experienced litigator who regularly represents clients in complex litigation across Ohio. He is also the firm's first Managing Partner.
    • Christopher Keim leads by example in providing prompt and substantive responses with diligent follow up.

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