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Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA

United States 2025

Overview

The law firm of Cavitch Familo & Durkin traces its roots to 1886 in Cleveland, Ohio. It has long been considered one of the premier law firms, enjoying an impeccable reputation among the legal community for effectiveness and professionalism. Cavitch maintains long standing relationships with its clients, both businesses and individuals, providing generations of business owners and their families full service legal representation. The attorneys and paralegals at Cavitch, along with its experienced administrative staff, treat each and every client with the utmost care and attention designed to facilitate sophisticated representation on a cost effective basis.

Cavitch believes that accurate legal advice and attentive service is an absolute requirement in the representation of its clients; it couples these absolutes with the time and energy needed to develop a thorough knowledge of its clients and their enterprises to serve as trusted legal advisors. The attorneys of Cavitch serve in many charitable and civic organizations, as well as strategic facilitators and members of clients’ business advisory panels and as active members of various professional organizations throughout Ohio.

Legal Expertise & Seminars

Many Cavitch attorneys are sought after presenters to numerous professional seminars and meetings, as well as client oriented seminars and presentations, and continuing professional education programs. You can find out more about our attorneys presenting their legal knowledge and expertise on the Seminars/Speakers page.

Our law firm is also proud to maintain a its long standing relationship as authors and members of the permanent editorial board of the legal publishing company, Matthew Bender and Company by annually editing its popular Ohio Transaction Guide and Current Legal Forms used by many lawyers in Ohio and across the nation.

If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys about a speaking engagement in our Cleveland area community use our Contact Us page to submit a request. Just let the law firm of Cavitch Familo & Durkin know which practice area you think would best fit your engagement and we will put you in touch with one of our respected attorneys in that field of legal expertise.

Founded:
1886
Size:
33
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Practice Areas:
21
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
9

Rankings

Regional

Cleveland

Tier
1
Cleveland
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Cleveland
Family Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Cleveland
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Cleveland
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Rankings

Regional

Cleveland

Tier
1
Cleveland
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Cleveland
Family Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Cleveland
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Cleveland
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
2
Cleveland
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Cleveland
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Cleveland
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Cleveland
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 10 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Elder Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Litigation
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Probate
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA proudly has 9 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Cleveland, OH
1300 East Ninth Street, 20th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
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