1. Aaron S. Evenchik
Title: Associate
Law School: The Ohio State University, J.D., 2001
College: The Ohio State University, B.S.C.E., 1998
Admitted: The Ohio State University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Construction Law; Real Estate
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association.

2. Christopher G. Keim
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1996
College: The Ohio State University, B.S., 1993
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation, Business Disputes, Trade Secrets, Non-Competition Agreements, Transportation, Toxic Torts, Products Liability Litigation, Insurance, Product Liability, White Collar Crime, Insurance
Membership: Bar Fellowship: in the Trial Lawyer Honorary Society - Litigation Council of America, 2010. President, Lakewood Board of Zoning Appeals, 2002-2007. Board Member, Metro Catholic School, 2011-present. Barrister, William K. Thomas Inn, American Inns of Court. Life Member, Judicial Conference of Eighth Judicial… Read more in the Trial Lawyer Honorary Society - Litigation Council of America, 2010. President, Lakewood Board of Zoning Appeals, 2002-2007. Board Member, Metro Catholic School, 2011-present. Barrister, William K. Thomas Inn, American Inns of Court. Life Member, Judicial Conference of Eighth Judicial District, 2006-present. Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, 2010. ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Member. Member: Ohio State Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Defense Research Institute, Transportation Lawyers Associ

3. Melissa A. Jones
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., 1996; The University of York, United Kingdom, Certificate of Study, 1995
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction Law; Creditor's Rights
Membership: American Bar Association; Akron Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association.

4. Allison Taller
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland State University, J.D., 2009
College: The Ohio State University, B.S., 2006
Admitted: Cleveland State University, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Construction Law
Membership:

5. Daniel Bollinger
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
College: Indiana Wesleyan University
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Practice Area: Construction Law
Membership:

6. Todd A. Broski
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
College: Miami University, B.A., Political Science, 1997
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
Practice Area: Corporate and Business Services, Corporate Governance, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; The Florida Bar.

7. Kelly Summers Lawrence
Title: Partner
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
College: Miami University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:

8. Joel R. Hlavaty
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Akron, J.D., 1983
College: John Carroll University, B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of Akron, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Labor Law; Employment Law; ERISA; Health Care; OSHA
Membership:

9. Andrew J. Natale
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Cincinnati, J.D., 1989
College: University of Dayton, B.A., 1986
Admitted: University of Cincinnati, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Construction Law and Litigation; Mechanics Lien Law; Bond and Security Law; Insurance Coverage Litigation; General Litigation; Arbitration and Mediation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Commercial Law; Architects and Engineers Liability Law; Construction Contracts; Construction Claims Management; Scheduling Disputes; Competitive Bid Law
Membership: American Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

10. Rick Amburgey, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
College: Ohio University
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
Practice Area:
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; West Shore Bar Association; Illinois State Bar Association.

11. Hans L. Larsen
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1992
College: United States Naval Academy, B.S., 1982
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Municipal Law; Financial Transactions; College and University Law; Banking Law; Real Estate
Membership:

12. James B. Niehaus
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1983
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1980
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Antitrust; Trade Regulation; Litigation; Commercial Law; College and University Law; Telecommunications
Membership:

13. M. Neal Rains
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1968
College: University of Iowa, B.A., 1965
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1968
Practice Area: Litigation; Products Liability; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Business Litigation; Antitrust and Trade Regulation; Business and Commercial Law
Membership: American Inns of Court (Master Bencher and Former President, William K. Thomas Chapter); Cleveland Bar Foundation (Past President); American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Antitrust; Litigation); Ohio State Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Antitrust; Litigation) and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

14. Craig T. Haran
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2000
College: John Carroll University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Health Care Fraud; Long Term Care; Health Care Reimbursement; Health Care Facility Regulation; Health Care Mergers and Acquisitions; Integrated Health Care Delivery Systems; Physician Practices; Medical Staff Credentialing; Hospital Risk Management; Hospital Administration; Medical Staff Contracts; Business Law; Public Charities; Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations; Charter School Law; College and University Law
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations; American Health Lawyers Association.

15. James T. Dixon
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1997
College: Denison University, B.A., English Literature, 1991
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Construction Litigation; Commercial Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, California Bar Association.

16. Emily Barlage
Title: Associate
Law School: The Ohio State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
College: Asbury University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2009
Admitted: The Ohio State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights; General Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

17. Bradley Reed
Title: Associate
Law School: College of William & Mary, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2008
Admitted: College of William & Mary, J.D., summa cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: General Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

18. William A. Duncan
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Business Law, ERISA, Pension and Profit Sharing, Probate & Estate Planning, Tax
Membership:

19. Matthew F. Kadish
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Taxation, Estate Planning, Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), Business Law, Estate and Gift Taxation
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Vice-President (Legislation) and Director, Small Business Council of America, 2006—).

20. Michael Frantz, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Michigan State University, B.A., with honors, 2003
Admitted: Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Construction, General Litigation, Insurance, Litigation
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Pennsylvania State Bar Association.

21. Margaret M. Metzinger, Esq.
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Trust and Probate, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation
Membership:

22. Jennifer Isaacs
Title: Associate
Law School: The Ohio State University, J.D., 2011
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., Political Science/Spanish, 2005
Admitted: The Ohio State University, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; General Litigation; Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association.

23. Angela D. Lydon
Title: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2011
College: Miami University, B.A., 2008
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: General Litigation; Labor and Employment
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association.

24. Nora E. Loftus
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Miami University, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Construction Law; General Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

25. Jeffrey A. Perlmuter
Title: Partner
Law School: American University, J.D.; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation
College: Tulane University, B.A.
Admitted: American University, J.D.; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; Estate Planning; Taxation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

26. Barbara J. Arison
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Virginia, J.D., 1975
College: University of Akron, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Virginia, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Litigation, Complex and Multi-District Litigation, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Products Liability, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Business, Labor and Employment, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Membership:

27. Keith A. Ashmus
Title: Partner
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1974
College: Michigan State University (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1972, Phi Beta Kappa)
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Disability, OSHA, Litigation, Litigation Defense, Employment Discrimination, Employer-Employee Relations, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wage Hour, Wrongful Termination, Employment at Will, Mediation Services, Civil Rights, Corporate, Business, Labor and Employment, Arbitration, Health Care
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association.

28. Brett K. Bacon
Title: Partner
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1972
College: University of Dubuque, B.A., 1969
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Business Torts, Civil Trial, Insurance Defense Law, Lender Liability, Products Liability Law, Mediation Services, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Creditors Rights, Commercial Law, Banking Law, Consumer Law, Health Law
Membership:

29. T. Merritt Bumpass, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D.; Columbia University, LL.M., in Labor
College: United States Military Academy, B.S.
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D.; Columbia University, LL.M., in Labor
Practice Area: Employment Law and Litigation, Business, Labor Law, ERISA, OSHA
Membership:

30. Michael J. Frantz
Title: Partner
Law School: Georgetown University, J.D., 1976
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., magna, cum laude, 1973
Admitted: Georgetown University, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Labor Law, Litigation and Employment Law, College and University Law, Construction Law, Health Care, ERISA, Labor & Employment
Membership: American Arbitration Association (Member, Labor Advisory Council).

31. Stephen F. Gladstone
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1981
College: Xavier University (A.B., Summa cum laude 1972; M.Ed., 1976)
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Commercial, Litigation, Health Care, Business Arbitration, Commercial Law, Fraud, Insurance
Membership: Bar Fellowship: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Fellow.

32. Carl H. Gluek
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1985
College: Colby College, B.A., 1982
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Labor Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Mediation, ERISA, College and University Law
Membership:

33. Patrick F. Haggerty
Title: Partner
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1984
College: McGill University, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Litigation; Product Liability Law; Construction Law; Insurance
Membership:

34. Ralph P. Higgins, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1980
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Federal Estate and Gift Taxation Law; Probate Law; Trust Administration; Trust Law; Wills
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association.

35. John F. Kostelnik, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Ohio State University, J.D., 1981
College: Miami University, B.S., 1978
Admitted: Ohio State University, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Creditors Rights; Banking Law; Commercial Law; Transactional Law
Membership:

36. Daniel A. Ward
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Tulsa, J.D., 1981; New York University, LL.M., in Labor, 1982
College: LaSalle College, B.S., 1978
Admitted: University of Tulsa, J.D., 1981; New York University, LL.M., in Labor, 1982
Practice Area: Employment Litigation; OSHA Law; Labor Relations Law; Health and Hospital Care Law; Complex Litigation
Membership:

37. Bernard H. Niehaus
Title: Partner
Law School: Western Reserve University, LL.B., 1955
College: John Carroll University, B.S.S., 1952
Admitted: Western Reserve University, LL.B., 1955
Practice Area: Estate Planning; Taxation; Real Estate; Municipal Law; Corporate Law; Business Law
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association.

38. Michael N. Chesney
Title: Partner
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 1992
College: Duke University, A.B., 1988
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, 1992
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law, Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

39. Colleen C. Murnane
Title: Partner
Law School: The Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1995
College: Boston College, B.A., in Political Science, magna cum laude, 1990; Order of the Coif
Admitted: The Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Business Torts; Products Liability; Commercial Law; Business Litigation; Consumer Law; ERISA Litigation; Class Actions; Alternative Dispute Resolution
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio Bar Association.

40. Gregory R. Farkas
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Michigan State University, B.A., with high honors, 1994
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Litigation, Bankruptcy, Products Liability, Class Action Defense, Commercial, Product Liability, Commercial
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations.

41. Ian H. Frank
Title: Partner
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
College: Baldwin-Wallace College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1993
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Construction, Litigation, Products Liability, Environmental
Membership: American Bar Association (Member, Forum on the Construction Industry), Ohio State Bar Association.

42. Christopher C. Koehler
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1992
College: College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1989
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Products Liability; Business Litigation
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

43. Maris J. McNamara
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Akron, J.D., 1992
College: Canisius College, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of Akron, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law; Workers' Compensation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; New York, Ohio State and American Bar Associations; Ohio Women's Bar Association.

44. Andrew Szilagyi
Title: Associate
Law School: William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Baldwin-Wallace College, B.A., 2007
Admitted: William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

45. Mark L. Rodio
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995
College: Case Western Reserve University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1992
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

46. Brittany Brantley
Title: Associate
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2013
College: University of Cincinnati, B.A., magna cum laude, 2009
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 2013
Practice Area:
Membership: Norman S. Minor Bar Association. Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Ohio State Bar Association.

47. Kelley J. Barnett
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1999
College: Michigan State University, B.A. magna cum laude, 1995
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Commercial and Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Product Liability Litigation, Commercial
Membership: American Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

48. Lindsey Carr Siegler
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001; New York University, LL.M., General Studies/Constitutional Law, 2003
College: Northwestern University, B.S., Journalism, 1997
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2001; New York University, LL.M., General Studies/Constitutional Law, 2003
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: American Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; New York State Bar Association.

49. Timothy J. Richards
Title: Associate
Law School: The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2004
College: Wesleyan University, B.A., Philosophy/Classical Civilization, 1999
Admitted: The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2004
Practice Area: Bankruptcy; Litigation
Membership: Federal Bar Association; Ohio Bar Association; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

50. Marc A. Sanchez
Title: Partner
Law School: Stanford University, J.D., 1991
College: Duke University, A.B., 1988
Admitted: Stanford University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Litigation; Construction Law; Insurance Coverage and Defense
Membership: Eighth Judicial Conference (Life Member); Hispanic National Bar Association.

51. Thomas J. Piatak
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1989
College: Case Western Reserve University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1986
Admitted: University of Michigan, J.D., cum laude, 1989
Practice Area: Employment Law; Litigation; Labor Law; Occupational Safety and Health
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association.

52. Judson D. Stelter
Title: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
College: Brigham Young University, B.S., 2001; Case Western Reserve University, M.S.S.A., 2005
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Federal Bar Association.

53. William P. Dunn
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Tulane University, J.D., 1999
College: Rollins College, A.B., 1994
Admitted: Tulane University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Commercial Litigation
Membership: Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

54. Jacob B. Derenthal
Title: Partner
Law School: St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2004
College: University of Michigan, B.A., 1999
Admitted: St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Acquisitions & Joint Ventures, Finance & Construction, Banking & Finance, Business Law, Closely Held Business Services, Commercial Law, Corporate Transactions, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, Financial Services & Lending, Health Care, Healthcare & Dental, Manufacturing, Medical Device Manufacturing, Mergers, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Services, Securities Offerings, Securities & Corporate Finance, Commercial Law
Membership: • American Bar Association•Ohio State Bar Association•Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

55. Jenifer E. Novak
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Kent State University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Products Liability Law; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Defense
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations.

56. Julie L. Sumner
Title: Partner
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2004
College: Albion College, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Litigation; Workers Compensation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

57. Dale Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006 University of Cincinnati Law Review, Contributing Member, 2004-2006
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, cum laude, 2003 Study Abroad program in Sydney, Australia
Admitted: University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006 University of Cincinnati Law Review, Contributing Member, 2004-2006
Practice Area: Business Restructuring; Creditors' Rights; Bankruptcy
Membership:

58. Adam J. Russ
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 2005
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., Finance, 2002
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Litigation
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association (Member, Northern District of Ohio Chapter).

59. Olivia Lin Southam
Title: Associate
Law School: Duke University School of Law; Duke Divinity School, J.D.
College: Brown University, B.A., 2001; Duke Divinity School, M.T.S., 2006
Admitted: Duke University School of Law; Duke Divinity School, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation; Bankruptcy; Creditors Rights
Membership: Ohio State Bar Association.

60. Mark J. Stockman
Title: Partner
Law School: Cleveland State University, J.D., 1996
College: Kent State University, M.A., 1986
Admitted: Cleveland State University, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Real Estate; Construction Law
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations.

61. Emily C. Fiftal
Title: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
College: Truman State University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Labor and Employment(100%)
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.

62. Joseph P. Koncelik
Title: Partner
Law School: The Ohio State University, J.D., 1993
College: The Ohio State University, B.A., 1990
Admitted: The Ohio State University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Environmental Law; Government Relations
Membership: Cleveland Metropolitan and Ohio State Bar Associations.