Frantz Ward LLP

Frantz Ward LLP is a full service law firm with offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. The firm was built around an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to treating clients and colleagues with respect. Their attorneys handle high stakes legal matters while maintaining a practical, down to earth approach. The culture emphasizes community involvement and service alongside complex legal representation for businesses and individuals.

The firm maintains a broad range of practice areas designed to serve clients across many industries. These capabilities include corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, construction law, labor and employment, and transportation and logistics. Additional services cover data privacy and cybersecurity, environmental law, estate planning and probate administration, tax law, insurance coverage, franchising, and alternative dispute resolution.

Frantz Ward works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, manufacturers, health care entities, nonprofit organizations, and financial institutions. The attorneys assist with company formations, contract negotiations, partnership disputes, securities compliance, and lending matters. They also manage commercial disputes and provide guidance on regulatory compliance. Their focus includes emerging industries and evolving markets that require careful legal navigation and practical business advice.

The firm has developed a practice around the cannabis, industrial hemp, and CBD industries. Attorneys advise clients on federal and state regulations, compliance, and license procurement for cultivators, processors, and dispensaries. They handle banking arrangements, corporate governance, real estate and zoning, product packaging and labeling, and intellectual property. The firm also defends against regulatory actions and represents clients in civil litigation involving business disputes or product claims.

Through its ALFA International partnership, Frantz Ward offers clients access to a network of law firms. This relationship extends the firm’s reach beyond Ohio while maintaining local service. Attorneys work across practice groups to handle matters involving appellate advocacy, bankruptcy and creditors rights, beer wine and spirits regulation, health care law, and nonprofit governance. The team follows policy changes that affect client operations.

Frantz Ward LLP combines legal experience with a personalized client service model. The firm prioritizes clear communication and practical solutions for demanding situations. With offices in two major Ohio cities, they serve local and national clients seeking counsel in corporate transactions, litigation, regulatory matters, and industry specific compliance challenges.

Services

• Corporate Law
• Litigation
• Real Estate
• Construction Law
• Labor and Employment
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Transportation and Logistics
• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Cannabis Law
• Estate Planning