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Atty. William Michael Hanna

Atty. William Michael Hanna

William Michael Hanna is a lawyer practicing environmental, safety and health, litigation and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Glenville State College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Hanna at a glance

William Michael Hanna is a employment, workers comp, litigation, education, and environmental attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980) and West Virginia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeal (1980). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1980) and Glenville State College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Michael Hanna is a lawyer practicing environmental, safety and health, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Glenville State College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Hanna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Hanna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Michael Hanna is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Michael Hanna is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Michael Hanna is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Michael Hanna is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Michael Hanna is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Michael Hanna

Where is William Michael Hanna's law office located?
William Michael Hanna's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Hanna handle?
William Michael Hanna focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Michael Hanna practiced law?
William Michael Hanna has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Michael Hanna go to law school?
William Michael Hanna earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Michael Hanna for a consultation?
You can contact William Michael Hanna directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Michael Hanna received?
William Michael Hanna's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1980
B.A.
Glenville State College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
West Virginia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted: 1980

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