1.
Richard A. CooperTitle: Member
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1977
College: Ohio State University, B.A., Social Sciences, magna cum laude, 1974; Phi Beta Kappa, 1975
Admitted: University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Trust, estate and gift planning, General corporate law, Partnerships and limited liability companies, Federal and state tax law, Corporate succession planning, Executive compensation and other employment arrangements, Nonprofit organizations, Real estate purchase and lease agreements, Bank financing, Employee health care coverage - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Probate and Trust Law sections , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Trustee, Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History , President, Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (2016-2018)…
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Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Probate and Trust Law sections , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Trustee, Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History , President, Trout Club of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (2016-2018) , Trustee and secretary, Fairhill Partners for Successful Aging - 501(c)(3) , Trustee, Jimmie Lee Scholarship Foundation , Treasurer, Ohio Council of Trout Unlimited (2001-2004) , President, Emerald Necklace chapter of
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Vincent FeudoTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1965
College: Ohio University, B.S.J., 1961
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1965
Practice Area: Municipal Law; Civil Rights Litigation; Civil Rights Section 1983 Litigation; Municipal Zoning Litigation; All other types of Municipal Litigation
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Robert N. GudbransonTitle: Senior Member
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, LL.B., 1961
College: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1955
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, LL.B., 1961
Practice Area: Business and Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Succession Planning; Real Estate Law; Estate Planning; Probate Law; Trust Law
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Tim CarnahanTitle: Member
Law School: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1979; University of Miami School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1980
College: University of Akron, B.S.B.A., Finance, 1976
Admitted: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 1979; University of Miami School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1980
Practice Area: Business Law, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Health Care Law, Non-Profit Organizations
Membership:
Professional and Civic Activities, Member, American Bar Association, Taxation and Business Law sections, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and Real Property Law sections, Member, The Florida Bar, Tax, Business Law and Real Property,…
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Professional and Civic Activities, Member, American Bar Association, Taxation and Business Law sections, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Corporate Counsel, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and Real Property Law sections, Member, The Florida Bar, Tax, Business Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law sections, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law section
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Joshua G. BerggrunTitle: Associate
Law School: Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2016
College: Ithaca College, B.S., Sports Management, 2013
Admitted: Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2016
Practice Area: Real Estate & Construction, Banking Law, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Mentor, Cleveland Hillel intern program
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Michael E. CiceroTitle: Member
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1991
College: Miami University, B.S., 1987
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Public Sector Law - Civil and Prosecutorial, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Planning, Zoning & Development, General Civil Litigation, Trial and Appellate Litigation
Membership:
Professional and civic activitiesMember, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, Cuyahoga County Police Chiefs Association , Member, Northeast Ohio Municipal Prosecutors Association , Member, Cuyahoga County Mental Health Court Initiative, Suburban…
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Professional and civic activitiesMember, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, Cuyahoga County Police Chiefs Association , Member, Northeast Ohio Municipal Prosecutors Association , Member, Cuyahoga County Mental Health Court Initiative, Suburban Courts Section , Life member, Judicial Conference of the Eighth Judicial District , Past president and member, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Board of Education , Past member, University Heights Memorial Day Parade Com
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James R. ChrisztTitle: Member Management Committee
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1987
College: University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., Accounting, 1978
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1987
Practice Area: Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, General corporate law, Joint ventures, Federal and state tax planning and compliance, Estate and gift planning, Corporate succession planning, Professional corporations, Partnerships and limited liability companies, Executive compensation and other employment arrangements, License and royalty arrangements, Real estate purchase and lease agreements, Bank financing
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, American Bar Association, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Member, Notre Dame Club of Cleveland, President, Cleveland Athletic Club (2001-2002), Member…
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Professional and civic activities, Member, American Bar Association, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Member, Notre Dame Club of Cleveland, President, Cleveland Athletic Club (2001-2002), Member of Board of Managers, Chautauqua Lake Estates Condominium Association (2014-present) president (2003-2006), Member, St. Raphael Parish Finance Council (2000-present) chair (2000-2005), Member, Board of Trustees, Glenmoira, In
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Matthew T. FitzsimmonsTitle: Member
Law School: University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: University of Notre Dame, A.B., Government, with honors, 1975
Admitted: University of Dayton School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Complex litigation/class actions, Business and commercial litigation, Employment litigation, Products liability litigation, Health care law, Ad Valorem property tax litigation, Nonprofit organizations, Sports law
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, American Bar Association , Litigation and Labor and Employment Law sections , Member, Federal Bar Association , Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Labor and Employment Law section , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Litigation, Labor…
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Professional and civic activities, Member, American Bar Association , Litigation and Labor and Employment Law sections , Member, Federal Bar Association , Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Labor and Employment Law section , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Litigation, Labor and Employment Law and Health Care Law sections , Board member, Midtown Cleveland, Inc , Trustee, board of trustees chair (2010-2015) and longtime volunteer board member, NorthEast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, Inc . (also kn
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Amy Berman HamiltonTitle: Associate
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1988
College: Kent State University, B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude, 1984
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1988
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation Defense; Employment Law and Litigation
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Karen Gabriel MossTitle: Member
Law School: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 1989, J.D.
College: Miami University, Class of 1984, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 1989, J.D.
Practice Area: Employment-based immigration law, Nonimmigrant visas (including H-1B, E, L, O, J, TN), Labor certification/immigrant visas, J-1 waivers, Multinational managers nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, I-9 audits by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement and state compliance audits, Treaty Trader visas, Investment visas, Family-based immigration law, Marriage, Family, Naturalization, Preserving permanent residence, Waivers
Membership:
Professional Activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, USCIS liaison for Cleveland and member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Former member of board of trustees, Tremont West Development Corporation, Former member of…
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Professional Activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, USCIS liaison for Cleveland and member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Former member of board of trustees, Tremont West Development Corporation, Former member of board of trustees, Merrick House, Former member of board of trustees, National Women's Political Caucus
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Kathleen E. GeeTitle: Associate
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
College: Kent State University, B.B.A., 1994
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
Practice Area: Employment Law; Workers Compensation
Membership: Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations.
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Michael J. BertschTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1981
College: Xavier University, B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, 1978
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Workers' compensation, Employment law, Employment litigation, OSHA compliance and litigation, Civil litigation - trial and appellate
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation and Litigation sections, Member, Lake County Safety Council, Member, board of trustees, Shaker Heights Public Library (2014-present), Member, Greater…
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Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation and Litigation sections, Member, Lake County Safety Council, Member, board of trustees, Shaker Heights Public Library (2014-present), Member, Greater Cleveland Safety Council, Member, Self-Insured Group of Ohio, President and board member (1990-1998), Epilepsy Association of Northeast Ohio
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Benjamin J. CooperTitle: Associate
Law School: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Ohio University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: General corporate law, Nonprofit organizations, School law, Employment law, Real estate transactions, Estate administration, Estate planning
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Nicholas J. DertouzosTitle: Member
Law School: Case Western Reserve University, College of Law, J.D., Jack Cronquist Award for outstanding law clinic performance/commitment to clients, 1999
College: Michigan State University, James Madison College, B.A., Political Economy, 1996
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University, College of Law, J.D., Jack Cronquist Award for outstanding law clinic performance/commitment to clients, 1999
Practice Area: Trial and Appellate Practice; Business litigation including Shareholder Disputes, Breach of Contract, Non-Compete Agreements, Thef; Employment Law including Discrimination and Wrongful Termination; Complex Litigation; Professional Liability including Accountant, Attorney, and Insurance Broker Malpractice Defense; Personal Injury and Property Damage
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John D. SayreTitle: Member
Law School: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1977
College: DePauw University, B.A., 1972; Indiana University, M.A., 1974
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Business and commercial litigation, Family law, Domestic relations litigation, Real estate litigation, Real estate purchase and lease agreements, Bank financing, international child abduction litigation
Membership:
Professional Activities, Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section, Trustee, president (2011-2012), the Center for Principled Family Advocacy
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L. James Juliano, Jr.Title: Member Management Committee
Law School: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1977
College: Case Western Reserve University, B.A., 1974
Admitted: Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Sports and entertainment law, Business transactions, Buy/sell agreements, Litigation, Labor and employment issues, Real estate matters, General counsel services for sports and entertainment ventures, small and closely held businesses of various industries and public sector entities, including municipalities and school districts
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Federal Bar Association , Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, New York State Bar Association , Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, Sports…
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Professional and civic activities, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Federal Bar Association , Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, New York State Bar Association , Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, Sports Lawyers Association , Council member, City of Pepper Pike (2014-present)
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Anthony R. TroiaTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: The Ohio State University, J.D., 1966
College: Kent State University, B.S., 1959
Admitted: The Ohio State University, J.D., 1966
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Tax Law; Estate Planning; Probate; Real Estate
Membership:
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Bruce L. WaterhouseTitle: Member
Law School: Washington College of Law, American University, J.D., cum laude, 1982
College: University of Michigan, B.S., Natural Resources, with distinction, 1977
Admitted: Washington College of Law, American University, J.D., cum laude, 1982
Practice Area: General Corporate Counseling, Commercial Relationships and Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Protection of Intellectual Property, Real Estate Transactions, Leasing, Taxation and Litigation, Remediation of Contamination and Cost Recovery, Environmental Compliance, Creditors' Rights
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Environmental Law Section , Trustee, Westside Industrial Retention & Expansion Network , Trustee, Suburban Temple-Kol Ami
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Ronald C. YinglingTitle: Member
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996
College: University of Dayton, B.S., 1990
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Practice Area: Commercial and Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Products Liability Litigation, Professional Liability Litigation
Membership:
Professional activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
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Timothy L. McGarryTitle: Member
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1991
College: Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, 1988
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Corporate Litigation; Civil Litigation; Construction Law
Membership:
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Arthur L. ("Tim") Clements, IIITitle: Member
Law School: Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1984
College: Yale University, B.A., Economics/Political Science, 1979
Admitted: Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: General corporate law, Nonprofit organizations, Charter school law, Employment law, Civil litigation, Trust and estate planning, Probate and trust administration, Trust and probate litigation
Membership:
Professional Activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Past board chair, Life Act , Past president, Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation , Past president, Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland , Past president, University School Alumni…
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Professional Activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Past board chair, Life Act , Past president, Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation , Past president, Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland , Past president, University School Alumni Association , Trustee, University School
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Richard G. WitkowskiTitle: Member
Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1985
College: Miami University, B.B.A., cum laude, 1976
Admitted: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Commercial litigation, Complex litigation, Professional liability, Estate, trust and fiduciary litigation, First- and third-party insurance
Membership:
Professional Activities, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Federal Bar Association , Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, American Arbitration Association , Commercial Panel , Member, Cleveland Association of Civil Trial…
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Professional Activities, Member, American Bar Association , Member, Federal Bar Association , Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, American Arbitration Association , Commercial Panel , Member, Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys , Member, American Institute of CPAs , Member, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) , Member, Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters
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Becky M. ScheimanTitle: Member
Law School: Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1998; Case Western Reserve University, College of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1999
College: Washington & Jefferson College, B.A., Psychology/Economics, 1995
Admitted: Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1998; Case Western Reserve University, College of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 1999
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Tax Law, Non-Profit Organizations, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, School Law, Real Estate Law
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association , Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association , Member, Tax Club of Cleveland , Volunteer mediator, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Be Counted Truancy Mediation Program
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Brenda L. WolffTitle: Member
Law School: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1994
College: Cleveland State University, B.B.A., Accounting, 1991
Admitted: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Estate planning, Estate administration, Federal and state taxation, Elder law, Guardianships, Special needs planning, Medicaid eligibility
Membership:
Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law section, Member, Geauga County Bar Association, Member, Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Volunteer, Legal Aid Society of…
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Professional and civic activities, Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law section, Member, Geauga County Bar Association, Member, Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, Volunteer, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Volunteer, Resource Center, Cuyahoga County Probate Court
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The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. The number of lawyers in Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC is 21.