W. Stuart Stuart Dornette

Bet-the-Company Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

Cincinnati, Ohio

50+ years experience

Taft

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

513-381-2838

https://www.taftlaw.com/people/w-stuart-dornette

425 Walnut Street, Suite 1800, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3957

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W. Stuart Dornette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities.W. Stuart, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. W. Stuart Dornette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities.W. Stuart, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. W. Stuart Dornette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities. W. Stuart, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Stuart is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Ohio

State Capital

Columbus

Highest Court

Ohio Supreme Court

Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Municipal, Cincinnati (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Cincinnati (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Cincinnati (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Municipal, Cincinnati (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Securities, Cincinnati (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Municipal, Cincinnati (2012)
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Recognized: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Recognized: Litigation - Municipal
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Recognized: Litigation - Securities
Special Focus: Appellate
Special Focus: Civil Litigation
Special Focus: Class Actions
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: SEC Enforcement
Special Focus: Securities
Special Focus: Stockholders' Suits

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1975

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Reviews

Emma Parker

3 months ago

A trusted advisor for complex business and municipal matters

Our company engaged Mr. Dornette when we faced a high-stakes dispute involving both securities compliance and municipal zoning approvals for a new facility. His 50 years of experience were immediately apparent. He provided a masterful strategy that navigated the intersection of corporate law and land use litigation, ultimately securing a favorable outcome without the need for a protracted public trial. His deep understanding of Cincinnati's legal landscape, no doubt honed over decades at Taft, was invaluable. The recognition he's received from Best Lawyers is well-deserved. While his billing structure is commensurate with his expertise and the results he delivers, communication from his support team regarding routine status updates could occasionally be more prompt. That said, for bet-the-company situations where the stakes are immense, his counsel is worth its weight in gold.