Atty. Edward O. "Ed" Patton
Edward (Ed) Patton is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on corporate and business law , civil litigation , insurance defense , toxic tort, and asbestos defense. He offers strategic counsel to clients on international import and export activities, including establishing corporate compliance programs for international trade and NAFTA initiatives.
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Edward O. "Ed" Patton is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Mansour Gavin LPA. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Xavier University (B.S.) and Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward (Ed) Patton is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on corporate and business law, civil litigation, insurance defense, toxic tort, and asbestos defense
- He offers strategic counsel to clients on international import and export activities, including establishing corporate compliance programs for international trade and NAFTA initiatives
- Ed boasts significant knowledge and experience in governmental compliance, encompassing licensing procedures for international exports, product marking procedures for importation and U.S
- Customs, and assisting clients with NAFTA compliance, International Trade Commission matters, and customs audits
- With extensive practice before state and federal courts in Ohio, as well U.S
- Customs and the U.S
- Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, NAFTA, and other U.S. governmental agencies that regulate international trade, Ed is a trusted advisor in navigating complex legal landscapes
- For over 15 years, Ed has defended clients in asbestos litigations matters, securing numerous successful outcomes and summary dispositions
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward O. "Ed" Patton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward O. "Ed" Patton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edward O. "Ed" Patton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Edward O. "Ed" Patton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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