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Megan Dowd Dortenzo, IP Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

Over 31 years of legal practice

Practice Group Leader, Intellectual PropertyatThompson Hine LLP

Cleveland, OH

Practicing ip in Cleveland since 1995.

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Megan Dowd Dortenzo is a practice group leader, intellectual property based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on IP. Megan has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson Hine LLP.

Based in
Cleveland, OH
Experience
over 31 years
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IP
  • Handles IP matters from Cleveland, OH.
  • Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Megan Dowd Dortenzo: Megan Dowd Dortenzo is a practice group leader, intellectual property based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on IP. Megan has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson Hine LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Megan Dowd Dortenzo

Megan concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Megan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Cleveland, Ohio

Megan takes ip 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 Megan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Megan Dowd Dortenzo — Over 31 years of Ohio ip experience

Megan Dowd Dortenzo is a practice group leader, intellectual property based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on IP. Megan has over 31 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Thompson Hine LLP.

Megan Dowd Dortenzo is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Megan received a B.S. degree from College of William and Mary in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years. Megan practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cleveland, OH.

How Megan handles ip matters

Megan Dowd Dortenzo is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Megan received a B.S. degree from College of William and Mary in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years. Megan practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cleveland, OH.

The kind of cases Megan takes

Megan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.

Credentials

Megan Dowd Dortenzo's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Maryland School of Law

    J.D. · 1995

  • College of William and Mary

    B.S. The · 1985

Jurisdictions

Megan's state bar admissions

  • Illinois

    2020 · ACTIVE

  • Indiana

    2017 · ACTIVE

  • Ohio registered to p

    2005 · ACTIVE

  • West Virginia (Inact

    1996 · ACTIVE

  • Maryland

    1995 · ACTIVE

Megan studied at J.D. in University of Maryland School of Law and B.S. The in College of William and Mary.

Law school and academic background

Megan completed J.D. in University of Maryland School of Law and B.S. The in College of William and Mary. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Megan runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Megan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • (Intellectual Property), 1994

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  • LORAL Star Award, 1991

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  • Computer Sciences Corporation Group Achievement Award, 1991

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  • NASA Group Achievement Award, 1989

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  • Westinghouse Creativity Award, 1989

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  • Letter of Commendation for technical assistance, 1988

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  • Computer Sciences Corporation Ada Productivity Award, 1986. Member: Ohio State Bar Association

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  • Maryland State Bar Association, Inc

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  • West Virginia State Bar

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Locations

Megan Dowd Dortenzo's office in Cleveland

Megan's primary office is at 3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH, 44114-1291. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Thompson Hine LLP

3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square

Cleveland, OH 44114-1291

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Hiring guide

How to hire Megan Dowd Dortenzo — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Megan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Megan'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; Megan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Megan

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip 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. Megan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Megan Dowd Dortenzo

  • How much does it cost to hire Megan for a ip case?

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

  • Does Megan offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do ip cases in Ohio typically take?

    Simple ip 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. Megan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Megan 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 — Megan 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 Megan?

    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. Megan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Megan accepting new ip clients right now?

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

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio

Megan handles ip matters throughout Ohio. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.

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