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Joseph P. Mellen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Joseph P., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy focuses his practice in the areas of corporate law, tax law, and estate planning. He is licensed to practice in Ohio, Kentucky, and before the U.S. Tax Court. In his corporate law practice, Jeremy acts as outside legal counsel to businesses ranging from start-up ventures to multinational entities and he frequently advises owners, directors, and corporate officers of these businesses on issues involving entity selection, business formation and capitalization, shareholder agreements, buy...

Javan Kline is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Javan, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Javan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Martin Butler serves in Covington, Kentucky, at Strauss Troy focusing on business law with extensive experience in commercial transactions and operations, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs). His practice encompasses commercial real estate law, where he has counseled on significant development projects across the Midwest. Martin's work includes guidance on site selection and acquisition, zoning, construction, leasing, sales, and both public and private financing...

Chad R. Ziepfel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Chad R., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chad R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary L. Rust is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Mary L., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Zeller is a corporate associate in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Step into Bob Pitcairn’s office, and you will be greeted by classical music, an uncluttered desk, and a sense of calm not normally associated with litigation (or a litigator’s office). But make no mistake, the business litigation Bob performs with surgical precision often has the highest stakes for his corporate and individual clients. Just as a surgeon would, Bob operates in these cases with a studied approach, a deliberate pace, a steady hand, and no fear of getting a little blo...

Steve Schmidt is a Cincinnati business litigator and president of Strauss Troy. He represents clients across Ohio and Northern Kentucky in a wide range of commercial and consumer disputes, including partnership and shareholder conflicts, non-compete and trade secret litigation, insurance coverage issues, employment matters, and business torts. Steve also provides counsel on contract drafting and negotiation, corporate compliance, and asset recovery, with experience litigating in both state an...

Ted Grosser grew up working in a family business so it was only natural that he would end up at a firm that prides itself on representing such businesses. After practicing for more than 35 years at large firms in Cincinnati, Ted joined Katz Teller in 2013, bringing with him the tireless work ethic and relentless pursuit of the best outcome for his clients that has been his hallmark. Like the construction, manufacturing and service industry clients that rely on him for corporate counsel, Ted&r...