Frantz Ward

Frantz Ward is an Ohio-based law firm with an experienced business litigation practice that represents everything from individuals to Fortune 100 companies within commercial disputes, including contractual breaches, construction disputes, fraud, business torts, financial transactions, real estate disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and antitrust. Based in the firm’s Cleveland office, James B. Niehaus chairs the firm’s litigation practice group, with specialist experience representing clients in the alcoholic beverages, motor vehicle, and telecommunications industries. Niehaus is experienced in counseling his clients on distribution, antitrust, intellectual property, franchising, and licensing disputes. Angela D. Lydon serves as vice-chair of the litigation group. Lydon represents businesses and individuals in business litigation involving unfair competition, trade secrets, and breach of non-compete. Also based in Cleveland, Christopher C. Koehler has substantial experience representing businesses within staffing, manufacturing, healthcare, and more in business disputes, while Michael P. O’Donnell is experienced in representing clients in employment, trade secrets, and contract disputes in federal and state courts across Ohio.