Benjamin D. Carnahan

Hayley Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Hayley practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Hayley Williams 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 Hayley Williams is held by other lawyers.

John Polito (Of Counsel) is one of the founders of the firm. His practice is devoted to the defense of medical malpractice claims against physicians and hospitals. Mr. Polito has been the lead trial attorney in excess of seventy-five jury trials. His trial experience has covered almost all of the recognized medical specialties. Mr. Polito has been a frequent lecturer to medical residents on the subject of medical malpractice litigation. In addition, he has presented several continuing educati...

Sonja C. Rice is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Area, member of the firm’s Construction Law Practice Group, chair of the firm’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, and member of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Sonja’s practice focuses on commercial transactions and the development and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, supply chain and manufacturing agreements, professional services co...

Diane Calta is a key member of the firm’s civil litigation and real estate and land use practice groups, bringing over 25 years of legal experience in municipal law, economic development, litigation, real estate, eminent domain, and probate and estate planning. She currently serves as Director of Law for Mayfield Village and as special legal counsel for the City of Independence. Her previous roles include serving as Director of Law for the cities of Beachwood and Green. Diane has also h...

As the Firm's Administrative Partner, understanding the strategies of business is critical. Rosemary's knowledge, judgment and intuitive perception are the sources for her unique deal strategies in corporate, real estate and finance transactions. She counsels small businesses to large corporations on corporate, real estate and finance matters, and represents financial institutions, private lenders, investors and corporate borrowers in: Asset-Based Loans Loan Portfolio Transactions Mezzanine F...

Richard C. Haber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard C. practices law in Pepper Pike, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Richard C. Haber 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 Richard C. Haber is held by other lawyers.

William M. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. William M. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Phillips since 2006. 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 William M. Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Robert M. Stefancin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert M. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robert M. Stefancin 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 Robert M. Stefancin i...

William A. Doyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. William A. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized William A. Doyle 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 William A. Doyle is held by other lawyers.

Shannon K. Patton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Shannon K. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon K. Patton since 2018. 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 Shannon K. Patton is held by other lawyers.