Freund Freeze & Arnold - Cincinnati, OH
Freund, Freeze and Arnold is a premier regional litigation and defense law firm serving Cincinnati and southwest Ohio since 1984. Operating from offices across Ohio and Kentucky, the firm delivers powerhouse legal representation across complex business litigation, insurance defense, employment law disputes, professional liability, and catastrophic personal injury defense.
Regional Trial Advocacy and Commercial Defense Counsel in Cincinnati
When major liability claims or enterprise-threatening disputes arise, businesses and insurers require trial counsel with proven courtroom tenacity and deep strategic insight. Founded in 1984 by seasoned litigators Neil F. Freund, Stephen V. Freeze, and Gordon D. Arnold, Freund, Freeze and Arnold has built a four-decade legacy as one of the Midwest's most respected defense litigation firms. With a prominent office located on East Fourth Street in downtown Cincinnati, the firm delivers seasoned advocacy in state, federal, and appellate courts across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Consistently recognized among the region's top defense practices by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell, the firm combines extensive trial resources with focused, cost-effective case management. When corporate counsel, public entities, or insurers seek legal representation, finding a lawyer who can analyze complex liability early and aggressively advocate through verdict is essential to mitigating enterprise risk.
Complex Business Litigation and Commercial Contract Disputes
Commercial conflicts require swift, decisive action to preserve business assets and protect commercial reputation. If you need an attorney to defend against breach of contract claims or resolve contentious shareholder disputes, Freund, Freeze and Arnold handles intricate corporate matters, including:
- Commercial contract and tort litigation: Defending businesses against claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, unfair competition, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Corporate governance disputes: Handling shareholder derivative actions, partnership dissolutions, and fiduciary duty breach allegations.
- Construction litigation: Representing developers, general contractors, and design professionals in delay claims, mechanics liens, and construction defect lawsuits.
- White-collar criminal defense: Counseling corporations and executives during governmental investigations, regulatory compliance audits, and financial fraud inquiries.
Comprehensive Insurance Defense and Coverage Litigation
As trusted panel counsel for major national and international insurers, the firm defends carriers and their insureds in third-party liability claims, primary and excess coverage disputes, multi-carrier allocation actions, and bad-faith allegations. Their trial lawyers routinely manage catastrophic personal injury claims, premises liability lawsuits, toxic tort litigation, and fire loss claims, establishing rigorous factual defenses and deploying experienced expert witnesses.
Employer-Side Labor and Employment Law Representation
Workplace claims present serious financial exposure and organizational disruption. The employment lawyers at Freund, Freeze and Arnold counsel public and private employers on regulatory compliance, non-compete enforcement, and workplace investigations. When litigation ensues, the team provides formidable defense against wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage and hour collective actions before state agencies and federal courts.
Professional Negligence and Malpractice Defense
A malpractice lawsuit challenges both professional standing and livelihood. The firm provides formidable defense representation to physicians, hospitals, dentists, attorneys, accountants, architects, and insurance brokers facing errors and omissions or professional negligence claims. The attorneys understand the technical standards governing each industry, mounting persuasive, evidence-based defenses.
Connect with Freund Freeze and Arnold Today
Whether confronting imminent commercial trial dates or seeking to hire an attorney for strategic risk management, Freund, Freeze and Arnold offers peerless courtroom strength. Contact the Cincinnati office at Fourth and Walnut Centre to discuss your litigation needs with their trial team.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District of downtown Cincinnati, a brief walk from the historic Fountain Square.
Building Location
This is a grand nineteen-story historic office building known as the First National Bank Building (also called the Fourth & Walnut Centre). The building is situated near popular dining and cafe spots like Kitty's Coffee.
Parking Details
Public parking is available nearby at the multi-storey Central Riverfront Garage, and there are multiple paid surface parking lots and private garages in the immediate downtown vicinity.
Public Transit
Served by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Route 2 (Downtown); nearest stop is at Government Square Area E.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the historic high-rise. Take the elevators from the lobby up to the 14th floor, where you will find the office in Suite 1400.