About

Provided by Frantz Ward LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Ohio

3
Band 3

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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Notable Practitioners

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James B. Niehaus
2
James B. Niehaus
2
Band 2
James Niehaus handles a wide array of litigation, including First Amendment, unfair competition and employment disputes.

He is outstanding at all levels.

Chris Koehler
3
Chris Koehler
3
Band 3
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 very plugged in.

Chris is the ultimate counselor and has experience in a wide range of commercial issues.

Christopher Keim
4
Christopher Keim
4
Band 4
Christopher Keim is an experienced litigator who regularly represents clients in complex litigation across Ohio. He is also the firm's first Managing Partner.

He can run circles around anyone in the courtroom and is really strategic.

Chris is a high quality lawyer.

Chris Keim is a trial attorney who is able to read the room. He is able to take a complex matter and distill it, he's an effective communicator.

Angela Lydon
U
Angela Lydon
U
Up and Coming
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.

She is a real superstar.

Angie is my go-to Litigator.

Angie has been a fantastic resource for our company. Her expertise is one of the main reasons for the success of our company.

Angela Lydon is very poised, very thorough. She has a great analytical mind.

Ranked Lawyers at
Frantz Ward LLP

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Ohio

Litigation: General Commercial

James B. Niehaus
2
James B. Niehaus
2
Band 2
Chris Koehler
3
Chris Koehler
3
Band 3
Christopher Keim
4
Christopher Keim
4
Band 4
Angela Lydon
U
Angela Lydon
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Frantz Ward LLP

Angela Lydon

Head of Department

Brett K. Bacon

Chris Keim

Colleen C. Murnane

Dean M. Rooney

Gregory R. Farkas

James B. Niehaus

James B. Niehaus

Head of Department

Jenifer E. Novak

Karl E. May

Mark L. Rodio

Meghan C. Lewallen

Melissa A. Jones

Michael E. Smith

Thomas G. Haren

Industries

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Automotive

Beer, Wine & Spirits

Cannabis

Chemicals

Construction

Consumer & Retail

Education

Energy & Utilities

Financial

Food Service

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Media & Publishing

Metals, Mining & Fabrication

Non-Profit

Packaging

Public Sector

Real Estate

Technology Products & Services

Telecommunication

Transportation & Logistics

Warehousing

Waste Management & Environmental