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Blake T. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Blake T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Blake T. Johnson 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 Blake T. Johnson is held by other law...

Kevin Irwin’s practice is focused on the representation of parties in large mass tort bankruptcy proceedings. He is lead counsel to the trustees of nine mass tort settlement trusts, including, the Celotex, Armstrong World Industries, and UNR trusts. He has represented creditor groups and court appointed representatives of future claimants in major mass tort bankruptcy proceedings, including, the Eagle Pitcher Industries, Wallace & Gale, Dow Corning, Babcock & Wilcox, and G-I Hol...

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...

Julie Muething represents both public and private companies in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions; business formation, organization and capitalization; venture capital and other equity financing; and general advice regarding corporate and business matters. Her practice also includes representing lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured financing transactions. Julie has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law where she taught Corpora...

Joe Rouse is the leader of the Private Client Services Group . He has lectured on several topics in seminars sponsored by various organizations in Greater Cincinnati; serves on the Board of Trustees of several local private foundations; and is active with other civic and charitable organizations. The major areas of his legal practice include estate and succession planning, general corporate representation (including mergers and acquisitions), probate and trust administration and tax related s...

Kim is a founding partner of Rathbone Group, LLC , a Cleveland, Ohio law firm representing clients in insurance subrogation , Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Law matters throughout North America. She serves as Managing Partner and works closely with clients on litigation strategy, quality assurance initiatives, process development, data analysis, and operational solutions designed to support long-term business objectives. Kim has dedicated her legal career to insurance-related litigation...

Andrew J. Kaminski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Andrew J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew J. Kaminski since 2027. 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 Andrew J. Kaminski is held by other lawyers.

Melanie S. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Melanie S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melanie S. Bailey 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 Melanie S. Bailey is held by other lawyers.

Richard D. Herndon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Real Estate Law. Richard D. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Richard D. Herndon 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 D. ...

Heather M. Hawkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Heather M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Heather M. Hawkins since 2016. 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 Heather M. Hawkins is held by other lawyers.