Law Firm Overview

For nine decades, attorneys of Baker Hostetler have served Cleveland companies and the community. In fact, the commitment of our firm's founding partners to the city precedes their dedication to the firm. Newton D. Baker was a former mayor and other founding partners played key roles in his administration.

Today, the firm continues to serve the area's traditional industrial base, while representing leading companies in the services sectornow the area's largest and fastest growing area of business. More than 200 local attorneys counsel multinational manufacturers, health care institutions, retailers, real estate developers, financial services companies and other businesses on their global transactions, corporate governance, antitrust, intellectual property, environmental and other matters.

Areas of Practice

• Business
• Distribution and Franchise
• Employee Benefits
• Employment
• Energy Industry
• Legislative & Regulatory
• Global Practices
• Healthcare Industry
• Hospitality Industry
• Intellectual Property
• International Trade
• Legislative and Regulatory
• Litigation
• Media Industry
• Private Wealth
• Real Estate
• Sports and Entertainment
• Tax

West Practice Categories

Regulatory Enforcement, Private Judging, Business & Commercial Law, Employment Law -- Employee, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Intellectual Property Law, Business & Trade, Litigation & Appeals, Real Estate Law, Taxation Law