Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Commercial Litigation
Cesare Piermarini represents clients in construction related legal matters and other complex commercial issues, including disputes between contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and owners in all phases of litigation. He provides comprehensive legal counsel on project delays, defects, and payment issues. Cesare is a skilled advocate with a proven track record of negotiating favorable settlements for clients across a wide range of legal matters. While he is adept at resolving dispute...
Susan Jacobsen is an attorney in the Firm’s Litigation Group, where she focuses her practice on Business, Corporate, and Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Probate, Trust, and Fiduciary Litigation, Insurance Defense, Defamation, and Internet Content Removal. She represents clients in complex disputes across diverse industries, combining legal precision with practical business insight to safeguard her clients’ interests and reputations. Susan has developed particular exp...
Nicholas W. Bartlett is an associate who is part of our Business Litigation, Eminent Domain and Professional Liability Practice Groups. During law school Mr. Bartlett was a judicial extern for the US District Court, Northern District of Ohio. He also worked for a legal non-profit as an intern and Eastman & Smith as a law clerk. His practice includes general litigation and professional liability as well as representing landowners in eminent domain matters. Additionally, Mr. Bartlett is the...
Benjamin J. Horvath is an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the firm’s Litigation practice area, where he focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes and construction litigation. Benjamin has represented and advised individuals, small businesses, and companies on a diverse area of litigation matters. Benjamin is a Major in the US Army and has served since 2013 on both Active Duty and in the Reserves. During his military career, Benjamin command...
Spencer S. Cowan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Spencer S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Spencer S. Cowan since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Spencer S. Cowan is held by other lawyers.
Rachel Byrnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Rachel practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel Byrnes since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rachel Byrnes is held by other lawyers.
Madeline G. Ionita is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Madeline G. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Madeline G. Ionita since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Madeline G. Ionita is held by other lawyers.
With a comprehensive background spanning commercial transactions, construction, and real estate and land use, Malek Khawam offers tailored guidance to help a client base that includes fortune 500 companies, small businesses and middle market. Malek’s practical advice and attention to risk mitigation provides clients with confidence throughout their projects and the flexibility to achieve their business goals. Commercial Transactions Malek’s commercial transaction practice involves...
Jacqueline A. Meese-Martinez is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Area, and her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. Jacqueline provides creative and solution-focused representation to corporate clients in a wide range of industries, including technology and software, manufacturing and distribution, consumer goods, and healthcare. She is experienced as both defense- and plaintiff-side counsel on a broad variety of ma...
As a member of the firm’s Nonprofit & Art Law practice group, Katie L. Steiner counsels museums and other nonprofit organizations, as well as foundations, trusts, and private collectors. Katie advises on matters involving the acquisition, lending, and borrowing of works of art, corporate governance, tax issues, international transactions, and litigation. Specific to art museums, Katie represents clients on Nazi-era and cultural-property claims, complex donation agreements, copyright...
Julian Veintimilla is an experienced civil litigator focused on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. Julian acts as both defense- and plaintiff-side counsel on a broad variety of matters, breach of contract matters, construction disputes, defamation suits, intellectual property issues, trade secrets litigation, and employment disputes. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Julian has extensive experience with regulatory enforcement actions, white collar inve...
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