Michael N. "Mike" Chesney
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 About Michael N. Chesney
Michael N. Chesney is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Michael N. Chesney is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Frantz Ward LLP
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1992 and Duke University, BA, graduated 1988
Location: Cleveland, OH
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