Alphonse A. "Al" Gerhardstein

As the second oldest of nine children, Bill began resolving family disputes at an early age. His childhood also gave him insights as to how children may perceive fairness and equity differently than do the parents. While some wealth strategists may believe that tax avoidance is the major objective of wealth planning, Bill believes that wealth planning is ultimately about family planning: how to devolve wealth without creating acrimony or bitterness among family members, and all the while pres...

Mark T. Hayden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Mark T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mark T. Hayden since 2013. 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 Mark T. Hayden is held by other lawyers.

Scott A. Carroll is a principal of the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a former member of the firm's Board of Directors. Scott represents clients across the spectrum of labor and employment law, including wrongful discharge litigation, collective bargaining, union avoidance, and human resources counseling for multi-state and multi-national employers. He has expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank matters as well as multi-plaintiff employment cases. Scott le...

Thomas M. Evans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care, Litigation - Insurance and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Thomas M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas M. Evans since 2012. 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 Thomas M. Evans is held...

Brian W. Wais is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Brian W. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Brian W. Wais since 2021. 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 Brian W. Wais is held by other lawyers.

Whitney B. Maxson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Whitney B. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney B. Maxson since 2024. 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 Whitney B. Maxson is held by other lawyers.

Kelley Brandstetter Tracy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law and Equipment Finance Law. Kelley Brandstetter practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Kelley Brandstetter Tracy since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recogni...

Melissa Kurzhals is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Tax Law. Melissa practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Kurzhals since 2022. 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 Melissa Kurzhals is held by other lawyers.

For more than 25 years, Dan Utt has helped real estate owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders navigate the issues and considerations associated with real estate and general business law matters. Dan has significant experience with a broad range of real estate transactions, including the following: Residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use developments Office, commercial and industrial building projects Acquisition, development and loan transactions for senior livin...

Sanna-Rae Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Sanna-Rae practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Sanna-Rae Taylor since 2021. 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 Sanna-Rae Taylor is held by other lawyers.