Fred’s practice focuses on product liability defense. His practice primarily entails civil litigation on behalf of manufacturers or distributors, with particular emphasis in drug and medical device product liability litigation. Fred is experienced in the management of mass tort litigation. He also assists clients in the product liability area outside of the drug and medical advice arena. Fred has achieved the highest rating, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® and the Ohio Super Lawyers list.

    Education

    • University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1983)
    • Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1987)

    Bar Admissions

    • Ohio
    • Pennsylvania
    • Kentucky
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Cincinnati Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Defense Research Institute

    Community Involvement

    • St. James of the Valley Catholic Church (Member, Parish Counsel; Past President; Lector; Eucharistic Minister; President, Athletic Association)

    Awards & Honors

    • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ – Martindale-Hubbell®
    • Named to Top Lawyers, Product Liability by Cincinnati Magazine (2026)
    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2010-2026)
    • Designated Best Lawyers® Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Cincinnati (2020)
    • Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2013; 2014; 2018-2026)

Frederick M. Erny

Fred’s practice focuses on product liability defense. His practice primarily entails civil litigation on behalf of manufacturers or distributors, with particular emphasis in drug and medical device product liability litigation. Fred is experienced in the management of mass tort litigation. He also assists clients in the product liability area outside of the drug and medical advice arena. Fred has achieved the highest rating, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® and the Ohio Super Lawyers list.