Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner, Health Care Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH
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Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Health Care.
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- Cleveland, OHIO
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- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
About Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner: Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Health Care.
Areas of practice
Kathryn's practice areas in Cleveland
Kathryn concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Kathryn takes health care 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 Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner, health care attorney serving Cleveland
Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Health Care. Kathryn works from Cleveland, Ohio and takes on health care matters across the region.
Kathryn E. Hickner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law.
Kathryn E., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kathryn's approach to health care cases
Kathryn E. Hickner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Kathryn E., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Clients Kathryn works with
Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kathryn studied and practices
Wayne State University
J.D. · 2003
Kathryn studied at J.D. in Wayne State University.
Law school and academic background
Kathryn completed J.D. in Wayne State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kathryn's legal honors and published work
Kathryn has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
Locations
Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner's office in Cleveland
Kathryn's primary office is at 200 Public Square, Suite 3500, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114-2302. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn'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; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Kathryn
Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn E. "Kate" Hickner
How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?
Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple health care 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. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Kathryn 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 — Kathryn 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 Kathryn?
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. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathryn accepting new health care clients right now?
Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio
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