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Biography
Protecting and defending the rights of the victimized consumer. Call for a free consultation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Class Action
40%
26 years | 100 cases
Consumer Protection
30%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Debt Collection
20%
24 years | 200 cases
Lemon Law
10%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 525-525 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 31 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Ronald Ira Frederick's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Breona | May 23, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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The office was very friendly. Even though they couldn't take my case I was provided help on where to go and some steps to take to help get results. I am now confident on where to get my case handled. I would recommend calling them even if your not sure they are here to actually help you. Thank you to...
Posted by Ray | February 20, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great guy!
I have an issue with my vehicle and Ron took my call, and was absolutely professional and courteous. He was able to quickly ascertain the details of my situation in minutes and recommended the exact course of action for me. It was as if he knew me whole life, I would highly recommend Ron!
Posted by Cailly | May 18, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very Helpful
I went looking for some advice on lemon laws for my used car that needs a new transmission and though we are in different states and he is not licensed in my state he went out of his way to find me a lawyer that could help me and is licensed in my state. Very nice person, thanks again.
Posted by Justin | January 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Professional and Courteous
Ronald gave me nearly an hour of his time and offered thoughtful advice. If my situation merited moving forward with Ronald, he would be top of the list.
Posted by Lawrence | December 15, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great lawyer
He got straight to the point and basically already knew my problems he was very firmly about get the situation handled I recommend everyone go to him about your vehicle problems .
Ronald Ira Frederick's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He has been opposing counsel on a number of matters I have handled. He is honest and hard working. A noble adversary and consummate professional."
"Ron Frederick is a tough, relentless fighter for consumers. He seeks justice for his clients who have been wronged by debt collectors and creditors, and achieves excellent results. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ron for many years. He is a smart, aggressive attorney who gets excellent results for his clients. I recommend him highly."
"Ron is tough, thorough, and empathetic, In short, he is a professional. He gives solid advice. He fights, zealously for his clients and pursues justice for them. Were I in need of a consumer's lawyer, I'd want Ron in my corner."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working alongside Ron to oppose some legislation in Ohio that was detrimental to consumers. He illustrated a true dedication to the greater good, and cares a lot about people. He is well known for his work on consumer related issues, and class action work."
"Mr. Frederick clearly knows lemon law and you would be well served to contact him should you have any such concerns in his area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Frederick is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"Ron is a brilliant lawyer. When I have a question, I call him; and he knows the answer off the top of his head."
"I have known Ron for years, and we have worked together on a number of consumer protection cases. Ron is a leader in our field, and knows this area of law better than most attorneys. I frequently consult Ron on my own cases, and recommend him without hesitation."
"Ron is a true consumer advocate with a heart of gold and dedicated to his work."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ron for many years via membership with the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Ron is a fine consumer advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Frederick is a skilled lawyer who has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of consumers stand up against dishonest businesses. I highly endorse and recommend Mr. Frederick for consumer protection matters."
"I am proud to endorse attorney Ron Frederick. I have known Ron since nearly the beginning of his legal career. He knows class action law extremely well and understands Ohio's consumer protection laws just as good. He also fights for his clients and cares passionately about protecting them and winning their case. At the same time he understands and can explain the importance of reaching a fair and amicable resolution of a dispute wherever possible. If you are the victim of a routine practice by a merchant, and you are thinking of approaching it as a class action, then I highly recommend him to you."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Recognition of leadership and support of Legal Aid's mission., The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Frederick & Berler, LLC
1995 - 2014
Principal, Ronald Frederick & Associates, Co., LPA
1992 - 1995
Law Clerk, Nurenberg Plevin Heller & McCarthy Co. Lpa
1987 - 1992
Sales Representative, Zep Manufacturing Co.
Associations
2023 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
Education
1994
University of Akron
J.D.
1974
Miami University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Ohio Bar Association, Consumer Law Seminar
Settling Class Actions
2013
Ohio Consumer Law Conference
Abritration Clauses and the Ohio Retail Installment Sales Act
2011
Consumer Law Institute
Pros and Cons to Pursuing Consumer Cases in a Class Action
2010
Monthly Meeting
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Consumer Law But Didn’t Know Who to Ask
2010
Fair Debt Collection Training Conference
Ethical Issues in Class Action Notices and Administration of Class Action Settlement,
2009
Solo Small Firm Practice Section
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Consumer Law But Didn’t Know Who to Ask
2008
Cort Training
Defending Unsecured Consumer Collection Matters in Court and in Arbitration,
2007
Mortgage Lending Litigation Conference
Representing Victims of Foreclosure Scams.
2007
12th Annual Consumer Law Institute Seminar
Consumer Auto Issues
Publications
1979
Taxes - The Tax Magazine
The Taxation of Cemetery Organizations
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Ronald earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a "Debt buyer" garnish my pension account if they win a judgement against me in court for a Master Card debt from 2011 ?
21 Jun 2025
Q&A
What can I do if I'm being threatened with going to court to pay on a credit card that was closed in 2007?
20 Jun 2025
Q&A
Can i get my money back?
09 May 2023