Charles C. Ashdown

John Meisenhelder has extensive experience providing counsel to large companies with respect to all employee benefits, executive compensation and privacy matters for both tax-exempt and for-profit entities. This includes: (1) Code §401(a) qualified retirement plan design and compliance, including issues specifically affecting cash-balance and hybrid plans; (2) Code §403(b) plan design and compliance and other issues specifically affecting tax-exempt organizations and hospitals, incl...

Noah Stern is a Partner in the Corporate Department, where he focuses on advising individuals and businesses on a variety of transactional matters, tax issues and corporate governance. His clients include exempt organizations, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Noah leverages his experience in the corporate arena to counsel clients on a wide variety of tax matters, including federal individual, partnership, and corporate tax planning, as well as state and local tax m...

Benjamin Hager is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Benjamin practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Hager 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 Benjamin Hager is held by other lawyers.

E. Chase Dressman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. E. Chase practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized E. Chase Dressman 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 E. Chase Dressman is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer L. Lawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer L. practices law in Covington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. Lawrence since 2023. 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 Jennifer L. Lawrence is held by ...

Ross D. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Finance Law. Ross D. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Ross D. Taylor 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 Ross D. Taylor is held by other lawyers.

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...

Benjamin G. Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Benjamin G. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin G. Stewart 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 Benjamin G. Stewart is held by other lawyers.

Jason V. Stitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason V. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jason V. Stitt 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 Jason V. Stitt is held by other lawyers.

Bill Posey’s practice involves all aspects of litigation with particular emphasis in representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and product liability litigation; insurance coverage; complex and multi-district litigation; and, being a pilot, aviation law, including aircraft accident litigation. He has been admitted pro hac vice to serve as lead trial counsel on behalf of clients in sophisticated litigation in more than thirty jurisdictions. He has lectured on topics r...