Fred focuses his practice on product liability defense, representing manufacturers and distributors in product liability litigation across the country. He has particular experience in drug and medical device matters and in the management of mass tort litigation. He also assists with product liability matters outside the drug and medical device arena. With decades of experience, Fred helps clients develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently.

Fred has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, AV Preeminent®, and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, including as Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Cincinnati in 2020 and 2027. He has also been consistently named to 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, Middle District of Pennsylvania
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • Cincinnati Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association

    Community Involvement

    • Cincinnati Bar Association Trial Advocacy Institute, former Steering Committee Chair, Steering Committee Member, Faculty
    • St. James of the Valley Catholic Church (Former Member, Parish Counsel; Past President; Former Lector; Former Eucharistic Minister; Former President, Athletic Association)

    Awards & Honors

    • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ – Martindale-Hubbell®
    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2010-2027)
    • Designated Best Lawyers® Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Cincinnati (2020; 2027)
    • Named to Top Lawyers, Product Liability by Cincinnati Magazine (2026)
    • Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2013; 2014; 2018-2026)

Frederick M. Erny

Fred focuses his practice on product liability defense, representing manufacturers and distributors in product liability litigation across the country. He has particular experience in drug and medical device matters and in the management of mass tort litigation. He also assists with product liability matters outside the drug and medical device arena. With decades of experience, Fred helps clients develop strategies to resolve disputes efficiently.

Fred has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, AV Preeminent®, and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®, including as Product Liability Litigation – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Cincinnati in 2020 and 2027. He has also been consistently named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list.