George S. Coakley
About George S. Coakley
George S. Coakley is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. George S. Coakley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Frantz Ward LLP
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Cleveland, OH
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