"The entire Litigation team provides outstanding legal services."
Client quote, Chambers USA
Overview
At Calfee, we understand the challenges and risks of dispute management – whether civil lawsuits, arbitrations, or government investigations – and we have the experience and judgment to help you reduce the uncertainties of disputes and achieve the most favorable outcome.
We represent public and private companies in a large variety of industries, handling diverse matters ranging from everyday business disputes to complex commercial lawsuits and arbitrations. Our litigation attorneys work with individuals as well as Ohio, U.S.-based and international businesses. We rely on a strong understanding of our clients’ industries and business goals to provide practical advice. Through strategic staffing and project management techniques, we work with our clients to develop the most efficient litigation strategy to help meet their objectives.
We know that not every dispute justifies a protracted battle. For this reason, where appropriate, we advocate the use of mediation or other alternative dispute resolution techniques to resolve our clients' litigation matters efficiently, which can reduce costs and delays and bring the matter to a successful conclusion.
Noteworthy
Chambers USA Leading Law Firm Rankings
Since 2005, Calfee has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm for Litigation: General Commercial by Chambers USA, most recently in Band 2 in Ohio (2024).
Chambers USA researchers noted that the team "frequently advises on the plaintiff and defense-side commercial litigation matters, offering considerable strengths in securities, product liability, antitrust and construction disputes. Also offers experience in criminal litigation, defending a range of individuals and businesses facing regulatory enforcement actions. Acts for clients in sectors including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing."
Clients interviewed by Chambers USA researchers commented, "We're very pleased with the firm's breadth of expertise and ability to bring together the right people. I think they are a good balance of practical and strategic. Calfee is very responsive; it's an excellent firm. They're savvy, quick to adapt, and put people at ease in complex commercial litigation. The team is exceptionally responsive. The entire team provides outstanding legal services."
Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Rankings
Calfee was selected for inclusion in the 2025 "Best Law Firms" rankings in the following areas:
- Commercial Litigation (National Tier 2, Regional Tier 1 Cleveland, Regional Tier 2 Cincinnati, Regional Tier 2 Columbus)
- Criminal Defense: White Collar (Regional Tier 2 Cleveland)
- Litigation – Antitrust (National Tier 3, Regional Tier 1 Cleveland)
- Litigation – Banking and Finance (Regional Tier 3 Cincinnati)
- Litigation – Environmental (Regional Tier 3 Columbus)
- Litigation – ERISA (National Tier 2, Regional Tier 1 Cleveland)
- Litigation – Insurance (Regional Tier 1 Cleveland)
- Litigation – Intellectual Property (National Tier 3, Regional Tier 1 Cleveland)
- Litigation – Municipal (Regional Tier 2 Cleveland)
- Litigation – Securities (Regional Tier 3 Cincinnati)
- Litigation – Trusts & Estates (Regional Tier 2 Cleveland)
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants (Regional Tier 2 Cleveland)
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (Regional Tier 3 Cleveland)
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (Regional Tier 1 Cleveland)
Benchmark Litigation Rankings
Calfee was selected for inclusion by Benchmark Litigation 2025 as a Highly Recommended Law Firm in Dispute Resolution in Ohio. Additionally, 16 of Calfee's Litigation partners have been ranked by Benchmark Litigation as "Litigation Stars" in the U.S. (National), Midwest, and Ohio and as “40 & Under" and "Future Stars" Honorees.
Professionals
Professionals
Partner-in-Charge, Indianapolis; Co-Chair, Energy and Utilities
Client Feedback
Client Feedback
- "We're very pleased with the firm's breadth of expertise and ability to bring together the right people. I think they are a good balance of practical and strategic." – Client quote, Chambers USA 2023
- "Calfee is very responsive; it's an excellent firm." – Client quote, Chambers USA 2023
- "The firm does a very good job on the technical and practical elements." – Client quote, Chambers USA 2023
- "They're savvy, quick to adapt, and put people at ease in complex commercial litigation." – Client quote, Chambers USA
- "The team is exceptionally responsive." – Client quote, Chambers USA
- "Calfee litigators resolve issues efficiently with the proper balance of appropriate strength and effective negotiation." – Calfee client quote, U.S. News – Best Lawyers in “Best Law Firms” report
- "I've been very impressed with Calfee. They are always quite responsive and provide business-ready responses." – Calfee client quote U.S. News – Best Lawyers in “Best Law Firms” report
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