Portrait of Halden R. Schwallie

Halden R. Schwallie

Associate

Halden concentrates his practice on commercial litigation and the resolution of complex business disputes. He has substantial experience representing businesses, both large and small, in federal and state court with their commercial disputes, whether those disputes relate to day-to-day business, contracts, real property, government contracting, financial services, or employment needs. He also has a depth of experience representing municipalities and businesses in municipal energy, governmental, and real property disputes.

Halden began his legal career as a federal judicial law clerk in the N.D. Ohio and draws from his experience working with the federal judiciary to achieve his clients’ goals. In addition to representing clients in federal and state courts, he routinely represents businesses and individuals in matters administered by AAA and is familiar with all aspects of private arbitration.

    Education

    • The College of Wooster (B.A., cum laude, 2011)
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2015)
      • National Moot Court Team; Dean Dunmore Moot Court Tournament, Semifinalist
      • Executive Board Member, Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine

    Bar Admissions

    • Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin

    Professional Affiliations

    • Federal Bar Association
    • American Bar Association
    • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

    Community Involvement

    • The McGregor Foundation (Board of Directors, 2024)

    Awards & Honors

    • Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Commercial Litigation (2025; 2026), Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026)
    • Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2023-2025)
    • Inducted into The Time Well Spent Society, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (2024)

Halden R. Schwallie

Halden concentrates his practice on commercial litigation and the resolution of complex business disputes. He has substantial experience representing businesses, both large and small, in federal and state court with their commercial disputes, whether those disputes relate to day-to-day business, contracts, real property, government contracting, financial services, or employment needs. He also has a depth of experience representing municipalities and businesses in municipal energy, governmental, and real property disputes.

Halden began his legal career as a federal judicial law clerk in the N.D. Ohio and draws from his experience working with the federal judiciary to achieve his clients’ goals. In addition to representing clients in federal and state courts, he routinely represents businesses and individuals in matters administered by AAA and is familiar with all aspects of private arbitration.