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Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC

United States 2025

Overview

Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper (NGC) provides practical, cost-effective legal solutions and sophisticated advice to business owners and executives, professionals and governmental entities throughout Ohio, a tradition it has upheld since its founding in 1933 as Nicola & Horn. The firm’s experienced legal advisors handle transactions and litigation across a wide range of disciplines, including business and corporate law, employment law, workers’ compensation defense, immigration law, sports law, real estate law, public sector law, school law, family law, executive compensation and employee benefits matters and estate planning, trust and probate administration.

NGC’s extensive litigation practice assists businesses, professionals and other individuals at the trial and appellate levels and in alternative dispute resolution. The firm has a particular wealth of experience in litigation and regularly handles complex, high-stakes corporate and other disputes in state and federal courts throughout Ohio. Because of NGC’s extensive courtroom experience, attorneys and law firms throughout the country contact the firm when seeking local counsel in Cleveland and other Ohio communities.

As NGC moves forward, it holds fast to its traditional mission: providing the highest quality legal services at a reasonable cost. The firm works to establish long-term relationships with clients, serving as trusted advisors for years and even generations.

Founded:
1994
Size:
26
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Practice Areas:
1
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
4

Rankings

Regional

Cleveland

Tier
1
Cleveland
Immigration Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Rankings

Regional

Cleveland

Tier
1
Cleveland
Immigration Law
Tier
1
Cleveland
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Practice Areas

Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Immigration Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC proudly has 4 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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Awards

Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper LLC continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
William Rosner Super Lawyer

Offices & Contacts

Cleveland, OH
Terminal Tower
50 Public Square, Suite 2900
Cleveland, OH 44113
United States
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