John F. Kostelnik
About John F. Kostelnik
John F. Kostelnik is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. John F. Kostelnik is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: Frantz Ward LLP
Education: The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1981 and Miami University, BS, graduated 1978
Location: Cleveland, OH
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