Anna M. Dailey

Anna Dailey is a top-notch labor and employment attorney who earns the trust and confidence of her clients through dedicated service, practical advice, and a thorough understanding of the law. When we have a legal problem involving a present or former employee or a labor issue, whether the employer is an affiliate in West Virginia or another state, Anna is at the top of our short list of outside counsel. Anna provides efficient and economical legal services without ever sacrificing quality and thoroughness. She inspires the confidence of not only our in-house attorneys here in the corporate office, but also the business and operations people in the field who truly are the clients being served. It is a pleasure to work with Anna and I have no hesitation recommending her.

Frank Harrington
Foundation Coal Corporation

Barbara B. Edelman

Barbara has represented our firm or myself on several difficult and complex matters. She quickly grasps the details and creates an effective strategy - she has boundless energy! Barbara has focus and presents herself professionally, even in extreme situations. Her experience enables her to have the knowledge that few lawyers I have worked with in the past offer. She has always achieved an excellent result.

Mike Scanlon
Thomas and King Inc

Christopher R. Cashen

Christopher Cashen is an excellent trial lawyer. He has good client responsiveness and is well respected by opposing lawyer and judges.

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George H. Vincent

George is clearly the most highly competent, energetic, and intelligent lawyer in the city. His understanding of business law as it relates to business is unprecedented, as evidenced by his clientele list.

Scott Robertson
GBI/Globe Business Interiors

George has been our legal counsel for over 20 years. His detailed understanding of law, his quick mind, and his deep understanding of business and what drives growth and profitability have made him an invaluable resource to our companies. I have not met anyone who is brighter or more dedicated to his client and profession.

Christopher Fister
Castellini Company

George Vincent's intelligence, preparation, attention to detail, and ability to think strategically under pressure makes him a most valuable resource. He is often able to quickly grasp concepts and deal points that may otherwise go unnoticed.

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James A. Comodeca

Jim presents himself in a confident, yet relaxed manner. I think that he is able to build a professional relationship quickly, establishing trust and confidence. He has a broad depth of knowledge and is well respected by his colleagues.

Maureen Ohman
The St. Luke Hospitals

Jim Comodeca's services as outside counsel to our organization have been exemplary. He's responsive, practical in his approach and gets me what I need when I need it. He's not afraid to roll up his sleeves and work his way through the legal thicket to find ways to timely and effectively resolve our legal issues. He has handled a number of significant legal matters on our behalf. He's won the support and respect of our project personnel and has achieved very successful outcomes.

James Scott
Fru-Con Construction Corporation

Joanne M. Schreiner

Joanne is one of the most honest, sincere, and astute attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with. She understands the "deal" aspects of commercial real estate finance and knows what is important and what is extraneous. Joanne works to find solutions to issues and is very creative. Her years of experience and extensive knowledge have become invaluable to me. I view her as part of the team, working to bring business in (by finding solutions to complex issues) and working effectively to close a transaction. She knows her deals and those of her associates; she is considered a mentor by many. She knows how to handle difficult issues and difficult clients. She has a manner that is helpful and considerate, yet focused on the big picture. The best thing I can say about my experience working with her is that I know the level of service I will get (excellent) and I know my clients will be pleased with her work.

Tim Biggs
Ohio National Financial Services

Joanne is an essential part of our organization's success. We operate a large, multi-site, diverse organization and encounter a wide variety of legal issues and opportunities. Many of these she handles directly with outstanding effectiveness and directness. The balance, she "quarterbacks" efficiently with her firm. Business can be tough and complicated; Joanne makes the legal aspects of our work much easier because we can so completely rely on her advice and support. In the past year, she has handled two major transactions. Both were very successful and made important contributions to our bottom line. In both cases, her work, as always, was excellent. She is at her best when the going gets tough. I have the highest admiration for Joanne as a business professional, as an attorney, and as a person. I have no hesitation in recommending her as a "Best Lawyer" and am sure that everyone in our global organization who has worked with her would also do so, both enthusiastically and without hesitation.

John Campbell
Halma Holdings Inc.

John D. Luken

John is a terrific attorney who has provided us with outstanding legal representation. He is thorough, thoughtful, and creative in his approach and is a vigorous advocate. It has been a pleasure to work with John, and I believe that having him on our side has provided us with a significant advantage.

Todd Mikesell
Ball Corporation

Joseph H. Terry

Joe Terry has been our corporate attorney for almost 20 years. He is a leading expert in laws pertaining to collegiate sports marketing and is a tremendous resource for all our contracts and negotiations. I would recommend him to anyone, and everyone.

Tom Stultz
Triple Crown Media, Inc.

Mark A. Vander Laan

Mark has the unique ability to comprehend situations quickly and explain the law in clear, concise terms - in language that someone who is not a lawyer, like me, is able to understand. I find Mark to be a very good listener, willing to field any and all questions. He is available and responds quickly to questions. Mark has assisted us in retaining other professionals for particular projects and we are very pleased with the results. He is ethical, honest, and compassionate. He is willing to weigh alternatives and is very practical with his advice. He has very good people skills and is well respected in the community. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is fortunate to have Mark represent us.

Joe Binzer
Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Mark Vanderlaan is a skilled trial lawyer. He is always well prepared. He is a top notch strategist who is able to identify and exploit weaknesses on the other side. At the same time, he manages to present a case or defenses in a cogent, clear, and persuasive fashion.

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Paul R. Mattingly

Paul has always represented us with the highest integrity and expertise. He always works with the client's best interest in mind. He is effective and cost conscience. I would refer him to my best friend.

Neil O'Connor
Clark Schaefer Hackett & Co.

I realize that you are requesting information about "Best Lawyers". It is a shame that you are not requesting information about "Superlative Lawyers", for then I think Mr. Mattingly could properly be classified. I have worked with Paul on many projects over the years including litigation, due diligence and corporate reorganization, formation of corporate entities, and just the mundane day-to-day items that require legal interpretation and direction. Throughout the affiliation I have had with Mr. Mattingly, I have found him to be thorough without a fault, well versed in all aspects of corporate law, and incomparable as a counselor in his advice. Paul has the experience to give advice at a moment's notice should a legal question need immediate attention. When given an agenda of legal items to be addressed, he arrives not only prepared but with a course of action that needs to be followed to achieve a desired end or to address a legal issue. I have worked with many attorneys throughout my career, and I classify Mr. Mattingly as truly "The Best" I have encountered thus far. Should any business owner or officer require an attorney of the highest caliber, who is responsive to their needs, who can address legal issues quickly and concisely, and who wants peace of mind that their corporate and legal issues are being properly directed, they need look no further than Mr. Mattingly and his staff. In my mind, anyway, Mr. Mattingly is the epitome of what a great corporate counsel should be.

Paul Schamer
Fecon, Inc.

My relationship with Paul Mattingly spans over 25 years and many different companies. Paul has been my legal lead in establishing new companies, mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, International distribution agreements, and intellectual property issues - basically, any business issue requiring legal assistance. Paul's business ethics are beyond reproach. He demonstrates an incredible work ethic and commitment to the task at hand. His experience and wisdom have been invaluable. He is without a doubt a key player in any business venture I pursue.

Albert Vierling
AEV Capital

Paul is an outstanding attorney of the highest integrity. He is responsive and thorough. Paul concentrates on efficient negotiations that protect his client's best interests, while at the same time being sensitive to preserving their time and money. I know this more than anyone, as I worked for Paul when I was an attorney with Dinsmore & Shohl. I saw first hand the care and concern that he had for his clients when I was his associate, which is why he was my first choice for our outside legal counsel when I left the law firm to return to my family businesses.

Richard Graeter
Graeter's Inc.

Paul has acted as primary outside counsel to our portfolio company in Ohio for many years, and has done an outstanding job across the board. Paul is unique in his ability to understand the business implications of the various legal issues we face, and provide counsel that is cost-effective, clear, and correct. Paul always tells us what we need to hear, even if it is not what we want to hear, and consistently produces excellent results for us at the negotiating table. He is excellent at understanding what level of risk is desirable and necessary in our business, and in making sure we do not exceed our tolerance for risk. Because of our trust in Paul's integrity and skills, we have essentially outsourced our general counsel role to him, and have been very pleased with the result. Paul has my highest recommendation!

J. T. Price
Three Cities Research, Inc.

Paul is an outstanding attorney. His business acumen, intelligence, and integrity are unparalleled. He is a great asset to our business and among the finest lawyers I have met in my 35-year career.

Vincent Gilday
Blaine Pharmaceuticals

Paul always provides the strict legal aspects of the issue, the practical legal side of the issue, and what he recommends. He also makes sure he understands an issue before moving forward by asking very probing questions. This keeps fees down by not running down the wrong track. I depend on Paul for experienced and business savvy advice. He is much more than just an attorney. I have those guys too, but generally I wind up asking Paul his opinion of whatever legal advice I get, even if it is outside his area of expertise. I could not recommend him more highly!

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Richard H. C. Clay

Dick Clay is one of the most capable attorneys practicing in our region of the Country when it comes to handling corporate litigation matters that are of the most sensitive and complex type. His reputation for his legal and moral integrity is superlative. Equally important, I believe, is that his stellar reputation brings him the greatest of respect and creditability by the Judges presiding in our areas.

William Repasky
National City Bank

I have had the pleasure of working with Dick Clay on different matters over the years and recommend him to others without hesitation. He is attentive to your matters, very responsive to calls, and provides very good work product after thorough research. Also, he has excellent support from others on his staff. He is professional at every step, understands the business demands, and provides his services at a reasonable cost.

Daniel Kolditz
Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc.

Our difficult case involved many different legal issues, and Dick was our "orchestra conductor" who brought in experts on various areas from his firm to advise us while he oversaw the combined efforts. Dick would give us our options with pros and cons, and if we asked him, his own opinion; however, he always treated us as the client who was the decision-maker. He was easy to work with, responded in a timely manner to our queries and requests, and he did all this in a faithful spirit that was much appreciated by the laypersons involved. He was also very helpful as the conduit between us and counsel who represented other parties, and this was a significant strength he brought to our situation.

Dorothy Ridings
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Dick has proven a reliable partner in handling matters for Citi. He is hard working and responsive to our concerns. His work is outstanding. Of equal value, Dick has shown a lot of common sense in assessing matters and the personalities involved, and I value his advice.

Alejandro Schwed
Citi Markets & Banking

Dick has been extremely knowledgable and responsive in his representation of our organization. It has been a pleasure to work with him as he partners well with in-house counsel to provide the most effective counsel for our client.

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Susan B. Zaunbrecher

Susan Zaunbrecher's combination of expertise plus concern with providing the highest level of service for her clients is superior.

Steve Foster
LCNB Corp.

Susan Zaunbrecher is knowledgeable, professional, highly respected, reliable, and very prompt. I highly recommend her.

Brian Young
United Bancshares, Inc.

Susan Zaunbrecher is an outstanding lawyer in the area of banking and corporate law. She has worked with our financial holding company in a variety of ways, including SEC matters, mergers and aquisitions, regulatory compliance and various corporate matters. I would recommend her to others without hesitation.

Stephen Wilson
LCNB Corp.

Susan's timely legal advice has become invaluable to our Board of Directors. Her keen sense of business and the legal implications involved have made her counsel indispensable to our strategic planning processes. Always concise and reliable, our dealings with Susan allow us to maneuver legal issues with confidence.

Paul Reed
Farmers Bank

Timothy D. Hoffman

Mr. Hoffman is an excellent environmental lawyer. While Amcast was in operation, Mr. Hoffman represented the company and its subsidiaries on a variety of environmental matters, each time doing an outstanding job for a reasonable fee. I am happy to recommend Mr. Hoffman to others.

Samuel Rees
Amcast Industrial Corporation