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Robert S Faxon

USA 2026

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Career

Rob Faxon is a seasoned trial lawyer who heads Cleveland's litigation practice. His practice centers on complex commercial litigation, corporate governance disputes, and trial work on behalf of public and private companies, directors, special committees, and management facing high-stakes disputes. Rob has worked with companies across a wide range of industries — including manufacturing, energy, retail, and automotive — but his focus has been on representing American manufacturers in their most consequential business disputes.

Rob has extensive experience in high-stakes commercial litigation — including breach of contract, business torts, and fiduciary duty claims — representing and trying cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts across the country.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Ohio

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Robert Faxon heads the Cleveland litigation practice and is recognized for his work in high-value commercial disputes, including antitrust and securities matters.

Strengths

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  • Robert Faxon is commercially aware and a natural with executives. He reads up on our business, sometimes informs me of stuff in my own company.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Robert is a fantastic litigator and a great strategic thinker who is widely respected in Ohio.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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