Alexandra M. Berry

CONSTRUCTION Earl has substantial experience handling complex, multi-party delay and defect claims, disputes over insurance coverage and defense, and claims against sureties. He has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties. He is listed in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the area of construction law. REAL ESTATE Earl also has substantial experience with real estate litigation, including commercial foreclosures on office buildings, hotels, ma...

Andy Giannella concentrates his practice in real estate, finance and business law, with substantial experience in the areas of real estate acquisition, sale, leasing, development, financing and construction. He also regularly represents businesses in a full-range of matters, including formation, capitalization, capital structure, corporate governance, contractual matters and general corporate counseling. In 2002, Andy was appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to the Ohio Real Property Specialis...

Robert A. Bilott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Bilott since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert A. Bilott is held by ...

Gregory P. Hartmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Gregory P. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory P. Hartmann since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory P. Hartmann is held by other lawyers.

RUSSELL S. SAYRE is a partner in the Cincinnati, Ohio office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he serves as co-chair of the firm's litigation practice group, concentrating his practice on litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Since 1990, Mr. Sayre has represented corporate, business and individual clients in federal and state courts, in arbitrations, and before state administrative boards. Mr. Sayre is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, in the United States Distric...

Tony Verticchio focuses his practice on insurance coverage and litigating commercial business disputes. He has successfully represented a wide variety of business clients, including large financial institutions and other business clients both inside and outside the Cincinnati area, both in insurance coverage work and in litigation. Tony’s insurance coverage practice is diverse, and includes assisting clients in submitting claims to their insurers and engaging with insurers in order to m...

Christopher S. Houston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher S. Houston since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher S. Houston is held by other lawyers.

Melvin S. Shotten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Health Care Law. Melvin S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melvin S. Shotten since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melvin S. Shotten is held by oth...

Ken's practice touches all areas of real estate development including financing, real estate taxation, building and preservation code matters, rail/utility rights of way, renewable energy leases, sustainable building practices and incentives, and climate change concerns, all instrumental to achieve superior results in a variety of client transactions. Ken has transactional experience with Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, shopping center acquisitions, ...

Mike Hurst’s practice is concentrated in the area of intellectual property law. He has extensive experience in trademark prosecution, protection and portfolio management, copyright matters, domain names, brand management counseling, social media and Web 2.0 issues, as well as intellectual property licensing, both in the U.S. and internationally. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, Mike served as Corporate Counsel-IP at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, Illinois. He serves as co-l...