Benesch was founded in Cleveland by attorneys Alfred Benesch and Jerome Friedlander in 1938 and has since become a leading business law firm with an international reach. The firm maintains its headquarters inside the iconic Key Tower at 127 Public Square, right in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Today, over 360 attorneys and professional staff work in the firm’s oldest and largest office.
We at Benesch are committed to building relationships with our clients. This is accomplished through ongoing communication and frequent visits. The firm maintains that partnering with our clients, learning about their businesses and operations, anticipating their legal needs and providing solutions will ensure long-term relationships. We believe the foundation of a strong, lasting relationship with our clients starts with mutual understanding of goals and strategies.
Benesch’s core practice areas include Corporate & Securities, Commercial Finance & Banking, Executive Compensation & Benefits, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation, and Real Estate. Some of the industries the firm concentrates in include AI, Cannabis, Construction, Dental/DSOs, Energy, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics/Polymers, Private Equity, Retail & E-commerce and Transportation & Logistics.
