Frantz Ward LLP
Michael Smith is a founding partner at Frantz Ward LLP, a mid-sized law firm in Cleveland, where Michael has practiced since January 2000. With expertise in business litigation and personal injury defense, Michael's work encompasses various areas, including contract disputes, complex insurance coverage litigation, and product liability defense. Prior to Frantz Ward LLP, Michael served as a partner at Thompson Hine LLP from September 1989 to December 1999. Michael holds a degree from the University of Notre Dame, earned between 1982 and 1986.
Frantz Ward LLP
Frantz Ward is a full-service law firm committed to providing clients with practical, responsive and cost-effective legal solutions. The firm serves a national client base, including Fortune 500 companies, small- and medium-sized businesses and individuals. The firm's attorneys and practices receive national recognition, including the highest bands in the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Frantz Ward operates out of its contemporary office in downtown Cleveland and is home to approximately 60 attorneys. Through the firm's significant national experience, practice in jurisdictions across the country, and membership and involvement with ALFA International - a global network of law firms - we proudly serve our clients' needs globally.