Joshua C. Berns

Josh has well over a decade of litigation and transactional experience, diligently representing clients in construction, commercial, and insurance matters throughout Ohio and other jurisdictions in both state and federal courts.

A large portion of his practice is focused on assisting  owners, contractors, developers, design professionals, insurers, and businesses in navigating the gamut of construction and commercial-based projects and disputes.  He also has vast experience in cases concerning complex catastrophic loss, construction defects, product liability, employer intentional tort, commercial leasing disputes, and insurance defense matters, as well as corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions. Josh also has a strong track record in representing companies in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment space, including protecting their interests in all facets of liability lawsuits.

A number of his cases, successfully resolved at the appellate level, have resulted in cited decisions, further establishing his legal acumen and extensive understanding of the appellate process and advocacy.

Prior to joining Frantz Ward, Josh served as Partner at a full-service law firm, leading insurance, construction and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts. He previously focused on construction dispute representation at a large regional law firm in Columbus.

Josh is based out of the firm’s Columbus office.