Franklin C. Malemud
About Franklin C. Malemud
Franklin C. Malemud is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Franklin C. Malemud is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Cleveland, OH
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