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24 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Thomas A. Barni is Chair of the Litigation & Appeals Practice Group. Tom is a seasoned litigator and skilled negotiator dedicated to successfully advocating for both individual and corporate clients.

With extensive experience representing local, regional, national and international clients in state, federal, and local courts, along with being admitted on pro hac vice basis for matters in courts outside of Ohio, Tom handles complex commercial, business, construction, real estate, and general civil litigation matters from inception through trial.

Beyond the courtroom, Tom is adept at resolving disputes through alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation and arbitration, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes for his clients.

Thomas Barni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Schneider Bell

24 Best Lawyers awards

Schneider Bell logo

Locations

Education

  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1994
  • Cleveland State University, B.A., graduated 1990

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, 1995

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Ohio State Bar Association - Member
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
  • Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • Selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list: 2019-present

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