Dean M. Rooney
About Dean M. Rooney
Dean M. Rooney is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Dean M. Rooney is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Frantz Ward LLP
Education: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1983 and Cleveland State University, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 1976
Location: Cleveland, OH
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