Ian H. Frank
Recognized since 2015
Cleveland, Ohio
Practice Areas
Construction Law
Litigation - Construction
For more than two decades, Ian has been a trusted advisor to the construction industry, dedicating his entire practice to all aspects of construction and surety law. His clients comprise EPC contractors, CMs, owners, developers, sureties, specialty trade contractors and manufacturers of every size, from closely-held small businesses to Top 10 ENR companies. Ian is frequently involved in large, technically complex construction projects around the country and overseas, whether developing contract documents to manage risk, counseling clients on claim management and performance disputes, acting as project counsel, or arbitrating and litigating claims. He has acquired substantial experience representing industry stakeholders on, among others, dozens of tunneling and civil projects on multiple continents, high-rise multi-use construction in major metropolitan areas throughout the U.S., numerous stadiums and arenas, heavy highway and bridge construction, as well as industrial, refinery, processing and power facilities. Ian is well known as a leader in construction, having been recognized in the area of construction by third-party rankings such as the prestigious Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Martindale-Hubbell. He has served numerous leadership roles in national construction organizations such as the Chair of Division 9 of the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law (FCL), Co-Chair of the FCL Regional Program on Infrastructure, and both Chair and Chair Emeritus of the ALFA International Construction Practice Group. Ian is a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: ifrank@frantzward.com
- Lawyer Page: https://www.frantzward.com/professionals/frank-ian-h
Location
- 200 Public Square, Suite 3000
Cleveland, OH 44114
Education
- Cleveland State University, J.D., graduated 1996
- Baldwin-Wallace College, BA, graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, State of Ohio
Affiliations
- American Arbitration Association - Member, Construction Industry Panelist (2018-Present)
- American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, Division 9 (Subcontractors and Suppliers) - Chair (2016-Present); Steering Committee Member (2011-2016); Chair, "Infrastructure From the Ground Up: Civil Works Projects for Lawyers" Program (2018)
- ALFA International - Chair, Construction Practice Group (2014-2016); Co-Chair, Construction Program (2014); Steering Committee (2010-Present); Marketing Committee (2018-Present); Vice Chair Marketing Committee (2019)
- Construction Lawyers Society of America - Charter Fellow; Order of Equitas, Barrister (2017-Present)
- Trial Law Institute - Member (2017-Present)
- Diversity Law Institute - Member (2017-Present)
- The Robbins Company - Board of Directors - (2005-2016)
- Associated General Contractors of America - Member
- American Institute of Architects - Member
- The Dispute Resolution Board Foundation - Member
- Ohio Contractors Association - Member
- Surety Association of Ohio - Member
- Ohio State Bar Association - Member
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and Southern District of Ohio
Headquarters:
Cleveland, Ohio
40 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Construction Law, Cleveland (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Awards:
- Named to Chambers USA: America’s Guide to Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Construction (2006-2018)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Construction Law (2015-2018)
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated—Martindale-Hubbell
- Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2005; 2007; 2011)
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Arbitration
Publications
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