36 Frantz Ward Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers Lists

Frantz Ward proudly announces 37 firm attorneys have been named to the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers lists with 26 attorneys being honored on the Super Lawyers roster and 11 recognized as Rising Stars.

Congratulations to the following attorneys:

• Brett K. Bacon
• Megan E. Bennett (Rising Stars)
• Michael N. Chesney**
• Andrew J. Cleves (Rising Stars)
• Gregory R. Farkas
• Ian H. Frank
• Michael J. Frantz Jr
• Michael J. Frantz
• Andrew M. Hanna (Rising Stars)
• Craig T. Haran
• Thomas G. Haren (Rising Stars)
• Kevin M. Hinkel
• Joel R. Hlavaty
• Matthew F. Kadish**
• Christopher G. Keim
• Brian J. Kelly**
• Christopher C. Koehler
• John F. Kostelnik
• Cynthia A. Lammert
• Meghan C. Lewallen*
• Katherine E. McLaughlin (Rising Star)*
• Margaret M. Metzinger
• Colleen C. Murnane
• James B. Niehaus
• Jenifer E. Novak
• Bradley N. Ouambo (Rising Star)
• Bradley D. Reed (Rising Star)
• Mark L. Rodio
• Dean M. Rooney
• Marc A. Sanchez
• Jonathan M. Scandling (Rising Star)
• Mark J. Stockman
• Naomi G. Tellez (Rising Star)*
• Patrick A. Walsh (Rising Star)*
• David G. Weibel

An asterisk in the above list denotes those who have been recognized to their respective list for the first time in their career. Meghan C. Lewallen was elevated from a Rising Star distinction to the Super Lawyers category in 2025.

The listings with double asterisks indicate the respective attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ 2025 Top Lists.

Super Lawyers uses a rigorous research and peer-influenced selection process to identify excellent attorneys at the forefront of their fields. The top 5% of experienced attorneys are named to the list each year.

Rising Stars is a designation intended for attorneys under the age of 40 or who have been practicing for fewer than 10 years. Only 2.5% of attorneys are selected to the Rising Stars list every year.

More information about the selection process can be found on the Super Lawyers website.