Karl A. Bekeny
About Karl A. Bekeny
Karl A. Bekeny is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Karl A. Bekeny is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Tucker Ellis LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Cleveland, OH
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