Andrew Hanna
About Andrew Hanna
Andrew Hanna is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Andrew Hanna is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Frantz Ward LLP
Education: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 2016 and Denison University, B.A., graduated 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH
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