43 Frantz Ward Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Super Lawyers Lists

Awards
Dec 17, 2025

Frantz Ward is proud to announce 43 of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers lists with 29 named as Super Lawyers and 14 recognized as Rising Stars.

Congratulations to the following attorneys:

  • Brett K. Bacon
  • Megan E. Bennett (Rising Star)
  • Michael N. Chesney
  • Andrew J. Cleves (Rising Star)
  • Gregory R. Farkas
  • Ian H. Frank
  • Michael J. Frantz Jr.
  • Joshua A. Friedman (Rising Star)*
  • Mia L. Garcia (Rising Star)
  • Craig T. Haran
  • Andrew M. Hanna (Rising Star)
  • Thomas G. Haren (Rising Star)
  • Daniel P. Hinkel*
  • 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
  • Angela D. Lydon*
  • Katherine E. McLaughlin (Rising Star)
  • Margaret M. Metzinger
  • Colleen C. Murnane
  • James B. Niehaus
  • Jenifer E. Novak
  • Bradley N. Ouambo (Rising Star)
  • Jennifer Fewell Phillips
  • Bradley D. Reed (Rising Star)
  • Mark L. Rodio
  • Dean M. Rooney
  • Marc A. Sanchez
  • Stacey M. Sanderson (Rising Star)*
  • Jonathan M. Scandling (Rising Star)
  • Michael E. Smith
  • Mark J. Stockman
  • Naomi G. Tellez (Rising Star)
  • Patrick A. Walsh (Rising Star)
  • Jordan D. Weeks (Rising Star)*
  • David G. Weibel
  • Susan M. White*

An asterisk in the list above distinguishes attorneys who have been recognized to their respective list for the first time in their career. Daniel P. Hinkel, Angela D. Lydon, and Susan M. White were elevated from a Rising Star distinction to the Super Lawyers category in 2026.

Double asterisks indicate Matthew F. Kadish has been named to the Super Lawyers’ 2026 Top list.

Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys through a comprehensive selection process that combines independent research with peer evaluations. Each year, only the top 5% of seasoned lawyers earn a place on this prestigious list.

Rising Stars highlights exceptional attorneys who are either under 40 years old or have been practicing for less than a decade. This honor is awarded to just 2.5% of eligible attorneys annually.

Learn more about the selection process here.

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