Michael N. Chesney, Matthew F. Kadish, and Brian J. Kelly Named to Ohio Super Lawyers 2025 Top Lists

Frantz Ward is pleased to announce Michael N. Chesney, Matthew F. Kadish, and Brian J. Kelly have been recognized in Super Lawyers’ Top 50 Cleveland Lawyers lists, with Mike and Matthew also being included in Super Lawyers’ Top 100 Ohio Lawyers lists.

These exclusive inclusions are directly tied to the attorneys’ recognition to the Ohio Super Lawyers’ 2025 list.

Mike represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law and advises companies on human resources issues and litigation prevention, including advice on terminations, compliance with employment laws, workplace investigations, and the preparation of policies and employment agreements.

Matt’s practice covers a wide range of tax-related areas, including estate planning and business succession, foreign bank account reporting (FBAR) and related issues, entity taxation, exempt organizations, and representation of clients before the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Tax Court.

Brian focuses his practice on the representation of management in all phases of labor relations and employment litigation. Brian regularly represents employers in litigation before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators in issues such as employment discrimination and harassment, wrongful discharge, and other employment contract topics.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selects outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections use a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.