W. Stuart "Stuart" Dornette

W. Stuart "Stuart" Dornette

Cincinnati, OH Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation - Municipal Litigation - Real Estate Litigation - Securities
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Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation - Municipal Litigation - Real Estate Litigation - Securities
W. Stuart "Stuart" Dornette
W. Stuart "Stuart" Dornette
Cincinnati, OH
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Biography

W. Stuart Dornette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities.

W. Stuart, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Taft

479 Best Lawyers awards

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Locations

Cincinnati, Ohio
513-381-2838
301 East 4th Street, Suite 2800
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Education

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1975

Client Testimonials

Stuart Dornette possesses a top legal mind that he combines with great financial and practical experiences to provide clients with outstanding service in business litigation areas. His skills make him an outstanding resource for corporate planning and strategic matters, on top of traditional litigation.

Troy Blackburn (Cincinnati Bengals, Inc.)

Stuart Dornette possesses a top legal mind that he combines with great financial and practical experiences to provide clients with outstanding service in business litigation areas. His skills make him an outstanding resource for corporate planning and strategic matters, on top of traditional litigation.

Troy Blackburn (Cincinnati Bengals, Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Municipal Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Securities Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Securities Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Municipal Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Securities Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Litigation - Municipal
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Municipal, Cincinnati (2025)
  • Litigation - Securities, Cincinnati (2021)
  • Litigation - Securities, Cincinnati (2018)
  • Litigation - Municipal, Cincinnati (2017)
  • Litigation - Securities, Cincinnati (2016)
  • Litigation - Municipal, Cincinnati (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Securities
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Litigation
  • SEC Enforcement
  • Securities
  • Stockholders' Suits

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