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Jacqueline Meese-Martinez, Appellate Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Litigation

Cleveland, OH

Practicing appellate in Cleveland since 2017.

9+
Years practicing
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Jacqueline Meese-Martinez is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Jacqueline has over 9 years of legal experience.

Based in
Cleveland, OHIO
Experience
over 9 years
Known for
Appellate · Business · Litigation
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
  • Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).

About Jacqueline Meese-Martinez: Jacqueline Meese-Martinez is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Jacqueline has over 9 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jacqueline Meese-Martinez

Jacqueline concentrates on appellate, business, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jacqueline handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Cleveland, Ohio

Jacqueline takes appellate matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacqueline agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Cleveland, Ohio

Jacqueline takes business matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacqueline agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Cleveland, Ohio

Jacqueline takes litigation matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jacqueline agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jacqueline Meese-Martinez — Over 9 years of Ohio appellate experience

Jacqueline Meese-Martinez is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Jacqueline has over 9 years of legal experience.

Jacqueline A. Meese-Martinez is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Area, and her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. Jacqueline provides creative and solution-focused representation to corporate clients in a wide range of industries, including technology and software, manufacturing and distribution, consumer goods, and healthcare. She is experienced as both defense- and plaintiff-side counsel on a broad variety of matters, such as contract and licensing disputes, fiduciary duty issues, public contracting and bid protests, corporate compliance and criminal investigations, trade secret defense, and intellectual property infringement. As a commercial litigator, Jacqueline handles all aspects of the legal process with a focus on striking the optimal balance between her clients’ business goals and litigation needs.

Jacqueline also has robust appellate experience with a proven track record of translating complex legal issues into winning briefs. Prior to joining Hahn Loeser, she was a law clerk at the New York Court of Appeals and an appellate public defender. Over her career, she has argued nearly twenty appeals. Several of Jacqueline’s successful appeals were featured in the media and in criminal procedure treatises.

As a former criminal defense attorney, Jacqueline also harnesses her knowledge of criminal practice to assist clients in a wide variety of matters related to the criminal justice system. Jacqueline’s practice includes supporting individual clients with post-conviction issues, including criminal restitution orders, expungement and sealing applications, and collateral relief motions. Jacqueline also advises corporate clients on responding to and defending against third-party subpoenas for criminal proceedings.

Jacqueline's approach to appellate cases

Jacqueline A. Meese-Martinez is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Area, and her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. Jacqueline provides creative and solution-focused representation to corporate clients in a wide range of industries, including technology and software, manufacturing and distribution, consumer goods, and…

The kind of cases Jacqueline takes

Jacqueline reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and litigation matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.

Credentials

Jacqueline Meese-Martinez's legal education and bar admissions

  • The City University of New York School of Law

    J.D. · 2016

  • Miami University

    B.A. · 2007

Jurisdictions

Jacqueline's state bar admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio State Bar

    2020 · ACTIVE

  • New York, New York S

    2017 · ACTIVE

Jacqueline studied at J.D. in The City University of New York School of Law and B.A. in Miami University.

Law school and academic background

Jacqueline completed J.D. in The City University of New York School of Law and B.A. in Miami University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jacqueline runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jacqueline Meese-Martinez

Jacqueline has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ones to Watch

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Best Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Commercial Litigation, 2026; Appellate Practice, 2026

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , Business Litigation, 2024-25

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Ones to Watch (2026). Best Lawyers in America — , Best Lawyers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — , Commercial Litigation, 2026; Appellate Practice, 2026 (2026).

Locations

Jacqueline Meese-Martinez's office in Cleveland

Jacqueline's primary office is at 200 Public Square, Suite 2800, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

200 Public Square, Suite 2800

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jacqueline Meese-Martinez — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jacqueline usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jacqueline charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jacqueline's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jacqueline will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jacqueline

Jacqueline discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jacqueline confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jacqueline's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jacqueline Meese-Martinez

  • How much does it cost to hire Jacqueline for a appellate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jacqueline walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jacqueline offer a free consultation?

    Jacqueline charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jacqueline's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Jacqueline's current terms during booking.

  • How long do appellate cases in Ohio typically take?

    Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jacqueline gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jacqueline take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?

    Jacqueline is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jacqueline will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jacqueline?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jacqueline will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jacqueline accepting new appellate clients right now?

    Jacqueline's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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