W. Michael "Mike" Hanna
About W. Michael Hanna
W. Michael Hanna is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. W. Michael Hanna is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Education Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Squire Patton Boggs
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Cleveland, OH
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