Atty. Eric B. "Eric" Levasseur
A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Litigation Area, Eric B. Levasseur is a commercial litigator and trial attorney who represents clients in business disputes around the country.
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About Eric B. "Eric" Levasseur at a glance
Eric B. "Eric" Levasseur is an attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association (2002). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2002) and Colgate University (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Litigation Area, Eric B. Levasseur is a commercial litigator and trial attorney who represents clients in business disputes around the country
- A trusted advisor and creative advocate, Eric designs strategies that guide his clients from the pre-litigation planning stage through trial and the highest levels of appeal
- In twenty years in practice, Eric has earned a reputation for cutting to the core of disputes to deliver a successful result, whether inside or outside the courtroom
- In addition to his client representation, Eric serves as the Firm’s General Counsel, entrusted to advise management and lawyers on loss prevention and claims-related matters
- In the Litigation Area, Eric represents companies and individuals in state and federal trial and appellate courts, with extensive mediation and arbitration experience
- He represents clients across various industries facing time-sensitive injunctive relief disputes to multiple-week trials
- He is experienced in pre-litigation claim strategy and avoidance, complex contract and business disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, business tort and negligence claims, fraud, conspiracy and defamation claims and non-compete and employment agreements
- Eric also handles trade secrets, product liability actions, fiduciary and estate litigation, real estate litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, and judgment execution and recovery
- His breadth of experience has contributed to an in-depth knowledge of insurance coverage and recovery disputes
- As a member of the firm’s Construction Team, Eric represents industry clients in construction disputes and AAA arbitrations
- Eric has worked with clients at every stage of the construction process, helping them to avoid litigation, minimize and allocate risk and resolve disputes as early as possible
- He has handled defective design, installation and material claims, delay claims, payment/change order disputes and public bid disputes
- Well-versed in all aspects of construction litigation and insurance matters, Eric has extensive experience with mechanic’s liens, payment and performance bond claims, and insurance recovery for both public and private projects
- In addition to business disputes, Eric has also represented clients in significant wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury actions
- Eric has also counseled franchisors in more than 40 disputes involving franchise termination, trademark infringement, enforcement of non-competition covenants and defense of vicarious liability claims
- Since starting his practice at Hahn Loeser in 2001, Eric has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Firm, including as Deputy General Counsel, Chair of the Recruiting Committee and as the Firm’s Director of Legal Personnel Relations
- Eric has received numerous accolades through his career
- He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and maintains an AV-Preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- He has also been recognized by Chambers USA and Ohio Super Lawyers as a Rising Star
- He is actively engaged in the community, serves on the board of numerous non-profit institutions, and volunteers his time as a youth sports coach
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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