Overview
Meghan is an experienced litigator with over ten years of civil litigation and trial experience.
She focuses her practice on general business litigation, transportation law, real estate brokerage defense, and employment litigation. Meghan helps individuals and entities of all size navigate disputes and represents companies nationwide defending against personal injury and catastrophic accident claims. In her diverse practice, she also has experience with disputes involving misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-compete agreements, and infringement of intellectual property rights.
Meghan began her career serving the plaintiffs’ bar and is well-versed in all stages of litigation, including researching and analyzing complex legal issues, navigating discovery, and advocating for clients in hearings, trials, and appeals in state and federal court. Her background provides a unique perspective and distinct advantage in identifying and analyzing risks, as well as developing strategic solutions for her clients.
Representative Experience
- Part of national trial counsel team handling a broad mix of litigation for America’s largest family-owned and operated food and hospitality provider with a fleet of over 1,300 semi-trucks and box trucks operating in 38 states.
- Obtained summary judgment for a national truck rental company enforcing the terms of the truck’s lease on a claim for breach of a contract.
- Obtained dismissals in multiple matters representing residential real estate brokerages as a result of dispositive briefing.
- Represented a nationwide behavioral healthcare company in an action to enforce a non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreement against a former employee that resigned and immediately began working for a direct competitor in the same territory.
- Represented a large health insurer in an action involving misappropriation of trade secrets by a former employee.
- Obtained judgment in favor of a national payment solutions provider against an internet-based business for infringement of intellectual property rights and use of trademarks in violation of state and federal law.
- Assisted obtaining favorable settlements for wineries in actions pursuant to the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act.
- Selected and served as an arbitrator in a personal injury action.
- Developed and prosecuted high-exposure medical negligence and wrongful death claims against major health systems and health care professionals.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Cleveland State University College of Law J.D., cum laude, 2013
- Miami University B.S., 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
- John M. Manos, Inn of Court, Associate (2023-Present)
- Ladder Down Cleveland
- Co-Chair (2025)
- Executive Committee (2024)
- Member (Class of 2023)
- Magnificat Blue Streak Barristers, Member (2022-Present)
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member (2015-Present)
- Litigation Section (2022-Present)
- Women in Law Section (2022-Present)
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member (2013-Present)
Community Involvement
- Cleveland State University Law Alumni Association, Board of Trustees (2021-Present)
- Mentor-Mentee Program Section Chair (2022-Present)
- First Tee – Cleveland, Ambassador Committee (2019-Present)
- Membership Co-Chair (2021-Present)
- West Side Catholic Center, Associate Board (2019-2023)
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, Board of Directors (2019-2022)
- Treasurer (2022)
Firm Involvement
- Summer Associate Committee (2025)
- Women’s Initiative (2022-Present)
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion (2022-Present)
Awards & Honors
- Named to Ohio Super Lawyers List (2025) and Rising Stars List (2016 – 2023)
- Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® List (2023 – 2024)
- Named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 List (2021 – 2023)
Publications
- “Service of Process by E-Mail and Other Alternative Methods Authorized Under Federal Law,” Frantz Ward Litigation Blog Post (August 2023)
- Ohio House Bill 606: Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 Lawsuits, CATA News (Spring 2021)
- Adapting to the Pandemic, CATA News (Winter 2020-2021)
- Nuts & Bolts of Ohio Civil Rule 30(B)(5): Deposition of a Corporation, CATA News (Spring 2020)
- Connecting to Millennial & iGen Jurors, CATA News (2019-2020)
- Cloud Computing: A Lawyer’s Ethical Duty to Act with Reasonable Care When Storing Client Confidences “In the Cloud”, Cleveland State Law Review (February 2013)
Presentations & Lectures
- “The Power of Focus Groups: Evaluate and Strengthen Your Case Through the Eyes of Local Jurors” 2024 ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Regional Seminar (August 2024)
- “Competency Requirements for Expert Testimony Under Ohio Law” Magnificat Blue Streak Barristers 2022 CLE (October 2022)
Representative Experience
- Part of national trial counsel team handling a broad mix of litigation for America’s largest family-owned and operated food and hospitality provider with a fleet of over 1,300 semi-trucks and box trucks operating in 38 states.
- Obtained summary judgment for a national truck rental company enforcing the terms of the truck’s lease on a claim for breach of a contract.
- Obtained dismissals in multiple matters representing residential real estate brokerages as a result of dispositive briefing.
- Represented a nationwide behavioral healthcare company in an action to enforce a non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreement against a former employee that resigned and immediately began working for a direct competitor in the same territory.
- Represented a large health insurer in an action involving misappropriation of trade secrets by a former employee.
- Obtained judgment in favor of a national payment solutions provider against an internet-based business for infringement of intellectual property rights and use of trademarks in violation of state and federal law.
- Assisted obtaining favorable settlements for wineries in actions pursuant to the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act.
- Selected and served as an arbitrator in a personal injury action.
- Developed and prosecuted high-exposure medical negligence and wrongful death claims against major health systems and health care professionals.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Cleveland State University College of Law J.D., cum laude, 2013
- Miami University B.S., 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
- John M. Manos, Inn of Court, Associate (2023-Present)
- Ladder Down Cleveland
- Co-Chair (2025)
- Executive Committee (2024)
- Member (Class of 2023)
- Magnificat Blue Streak Barristers, Member (2022-Present)
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member (2015-Present)
- Litigation Section (2022-Present)
- Women in Law Section (2022-Present)
- Ohio State Bar Association, Member (2013-Present)
Community Involvement
- Cleveland State University Law Alumni Association, Board of Trustees (2021-Present)
- Mentor-Mentee Program Section Chair (2022-Present)
- First Tee – Cleveland, Ambassador Committee (2019-Present)
- Membership Co-Chair (2021-Present)
- West Side Catholic Center, Associate Board (2019-2023)
- Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, Board of Directors (2019-2022)
- Treasurer (2022)
Firm Involvement
- Summer Associate Committee (2025)
- Women’s Initiative (2022-Present)
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion (2022-Present)
Awards & Honors
- Named to Ohio Super Lawyers List (2025) and Rising Stars List (2016 – 2023)
- Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® List (2023 – 2024)
- Named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 List (2021 – 2023)
Publications
- “Service of Process by E-Mail and Other Alternative Methods Authorized Under Federal Law,” Frantz Ward Litigation Blog Post (August 2023)
- Ohio House Bill 606: Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 Lawsuits, CATA News (Spring 2021)
- Adapting to the Pandemic, CATA News (Winter 2020-2021)
- Nuts & Bolts of Ohio Civil Rule 30(B)(5): Deposition of a Corporation, CATA News (Spring 2020)
- Connecting to Millennial & iGen Jurors, CATA News (2019-2020)
- Cloud Computing: A Lawyer’s Ethical Duty to Act with Reasonable Care When Storing Client Confidences “In the Cloud”, Cleveland State Law Review (February 2013)
Presentations & Lectures
- “The Power of Focus Groups: Evaluate and Strengthen Your Case Through the Eyes of Local Jurors” 2024 ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Regional Seminar (August 2024)
- “Competency Requirements for Expert Testimony Under Ohio Law” Magnificat Blue Streak Barristers 2022 CLE (October 2022)
