Frost Brown Todd: Naylor Beth S - Cincinnati, OH

National Product Liability Defense and Business Litigation Leadership

In modern industrial commerce, manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors encounter sophisticated regulatory oversight and severe exposure to civil liability. Based in the Cincinnati headquarters of Frost Brown Todd at the Great American Tower, partner Beth Schneider Naylor delivers authoritative defense advocacy to businesses operating across the United States and globally. With a legal career spanning more than three decades, Beth Naylor advises corporate leaders on mitigating liability risks and navigating complex commercial litigation. When enterprise stakeholders seek to hire an attorney with extensive courtroom credibility and risk management expertise, her practice combines aggressive defense trial strategy with sensible corporate objectives.

Comprehensive Defense for Manufacturers and Distributors

Litigating high-stakes product defect claims requires deep technical understanding, rigorous scientific analysis, and proactive coordination with engineering and safety experts. When multinational companies find a lawyer capable of managing multi-jurisdictional lawsuits, they protect both operational continuity and brand integrity. Beth Naylor focuses on defending clients across critical industry areas:

• Defective product liability defense: Representing manufacturers and commercial distributors in design defect, manufacturing flaw, and failure-to-warn claims concerning industrial machinery, consumer goods, and medical products.
• Complex business litigation: Defending corporations in breach of contract disputes, supply chain disruptions, commercial warranty claims, and unfair competition allegations across state and federal courts.
• Toxic torts and environmental exposure: Handling mass tort actions, chemical exposure disputes, and multi-party claims arising from alleged environmental contamination or hazardous workplace materials.
• Preventive product safety and regulatory counseling: Guiding businesses through Consumer Product Safety Commission protocols, product recall campaigns, labeling compliance, and anti-counterfeiting strategies.
• Contract lawyers and commercial agreements: Advising manufacturers on risk-shifting indemnification agreements, vendor contracts, and insurance coverage allocations to preempt potential liability exposure.

Prestigious Recognition and Professional Distinctions

Beth Schneider Naylor holds a Bachelor of Arts from Miami University and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1986. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Wisconsin, and numerous federal jurisdictions, she has earned numerous accolades for her contributions to the legal profession. Among her honors, she received the global Client Choice Award for excellence in product liability defense and the Ohio Glass Ceiling Award from the National Diversity Council. A dedicated leader within Frost Brown Todd, she founded the firm Women Initiative and formerly co-chaired the Products Liability Practice Group while serving on the Firm Governance Committee.

Strategic Response When Corporate Litigation Requires Urgent Action

A sudden government investigation, catastrophic product failure, or class action filing demands rapid, coordinated action. When corporate counsel or risk directors need a lawyer urgently to manage an emerging crisis or prepare emergency defense pleadings, Beth Naylor and the Frost Brown Todd litigation team deliver decisive counsel. Commercial clients can contact the Cincinnati office directly by telephone or through the firm corporate portal to arrange a formal legal consultation.