Christopher G. Keim Named to Crain’s 2025 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List

Frantz Ward is proud to announce Managing Partner Christopher G. Keim has been recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys list for his prowess as a litigator and many contributions to Cleveland’s community and legal profession.

Chris concentrates his legal practice on civil litigation matters and was highlighted for his recent work having served as national trial counsel handling product liability and personal injury claims arising out of transportation accidents for a leading U.S. food and hospitality provider with over 1,300 box and semi-trucks in 38 states throughout the country as well as a commercial truck body manufacturer. He has also served on national coordinating counsel teams for portable gas can manufacturers and a multinational corporation, managing product liability and mass tort claims nationwide.

In his spotlight, Chris discussed his motivation for joining the legal industry, which began as early as sixth grade and has driven his nearly three-decade career. As the first-ever elected Managing Partner of Frantz Ward, Chris shared his strategic vision for the firm, as well as the importance of community involvement and the impact he hopes to make on his clients and the industry throughout his legal career.

See Chris’ full Crain’s Cleveland Business 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys profile and spotlight here.

Focusing on business disputes, product liability, transportation law, employment litigation, and corporate investigations, Chris has experience in over 75 U.S. bench and jury trials and represents closely held and publicly traded companies and their insurers in routine and catastrophic litigation.

Crain’s Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys is a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding leaders in the legal profession in the Cleveland area. It is reserved for professionals with partner or partner-equivalent status at a law firm with a minimum of 10 years of practice experience and who have made a significant impact in their field, such as mentoring attorneys, promoting inclusive practices, and showing leadership outside of their firm.