
Litigation: General Commercial
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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
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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 respondentUSAWe appreciate the team's detail-oriented approach. They're extremely responsive and creative when it comes to challenging situations.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe team are efficient and practical. They're very aware of the different possibilities that we need to be aware of.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAFrantz Ward has significant industry knowledge and expertise in our commercial sector.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAFrantz Ward's services and responsiveness are outstanding.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAJames Niehaus has seen a lot and uses all his experience to our benefit.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAChris Koehler is excellent. His approach is practical, his advice is spot-on and he is ready to go down any route.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAChris 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 4 
Band 4 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAAngela Lydon is a great attorney.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
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.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSABeau 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 4 
Band 4 
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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Ranked Individuals at Frantz Ward LLP (5)
Members
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Chris Keim

Angela Lydon
Head of Department

Meghan C. Lewallen

Gregory R. Farkas

Brett K. Bacon

Thomas G. Haren

Melissa A. Jones

Colleen C. Murnane

Karl E. May

Jenifer E. Novak

Mark L. Rodio

Dean M. Rooney

Michael E. Smith


Angela Lydon
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Chris Koehler
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