John Michael Hands

John Michael Hands

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Litigation, Commercial, Construction & Development

600 Vine St, Suite 2800, Cincinnati, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 30 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 37 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Michael Hands

600 Vine St, Suite 2800, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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John Michael Hands's Reviews

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Posted by Tim Breen | January 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Complex Commercial Contract Litigation

John did an excellent job of absorbing the facts related to our IT services client contract litigation and formulating a defense plan. He gave our management team well summarized periodic updates on our probability of outcomes. John was extremely well prepared for hearings and our Mediation. John'...s still is to be firm in defense of his client but reasonable and respectful to the opposing side and Mediator. In the end we reached a favorable settlement of our case well within our expectations.

Posted by Scott | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Great Corporate Counsel

Our company switched to Ulmer in 2016 and we could not be more pleased with them. Very happy to have John Hands as my point of contact. John and his team are top notch! He always gets me to the correct person for each job, and is very respectful of my time and our budget.

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Steven Davis

Litigation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with and against John in litigation matters for over 20 years. He has always demonstrated the rare ability to exhibit professionalism, graciousness and courtesy while simultaneously representing his client passionately and aggressively. John is savvy, smart, creative and practical. These are all truly remarkable qualities to consistently exhibit in a workplace that is competitive, stressful and often combative. I am proud John is a member of the Greater Cincinnati legal community, regardless of whether he is acting as co-counsel or opposing counsel. I unequivocally give John my highest endorsement."

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Barry Fagel

Litigation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyers, Ohio Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers

2014

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

2012

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Exceptional Performance Citation, Defense Research Institute

2010

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

President's Award, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

2009

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Ulmer & Berne LLP

1988 - 2004

Partner, Rendigs Fry Kiely & Dennis

Associations

2009 - Present

ProKids of Hamilton County

President, Board of Directors

2011 - 2017

Allied Construction Industries

Member, Membership Committee

2000 - 2011

Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

Past President; Past Board Member

Education

1988

University of Cincinnati

law

Speaking Engagements

2012

Construction Leaders of Tomorrow

Legal and Ethics Issues in the Construction Industry

2010

DRI Central Region Meeting

The Challenge of Leadership

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