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Thomas C. Blank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Thomas C. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas C. Blank since 2009. 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 C. Blank is held by other lawyers.

Reed is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. His principal areas of practice are banking and commercial law, real estate finance and development, land use planning, and business law. Reed has extensive experience in representing large and small businesses and developers in a wide range of commercial transactions, including business formation and funding. His practice also includes the representation of institutional lenders in new financing arrangements, loan workouts, and secur...

Zach advises public and private companies of all sizes on a wide range of corporate matters, including: Corporate governance Commercial transactions Mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions Reorganizations Joint ventures Known for building strong, long-term relationships, Zach takes the time to understand each client's business, goals, and challenges—earning the trust of companies across industries, from real estate and health care to manufacturing, insurance, and food. He is particularl...

Jim's many years of practice, paired with his experience serving on numerous privately held and public boards, gives him a broad business background. He acts as the "general counsel" for many privately held companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to over $1 billion. He has extensive experience representing public and private companies in all areas of corporate practice, including matters relating to: Compliance with securities laws, corporate governance, and compensation Mergers, acqu...

Florence Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Florence practices law in Sandusky, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Florence Murray 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 Florence Murray is held by other lawyers.

John K. Nelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. John K. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized John K. Nelson 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 John K. Nelson is held by other lawyers.

Bill has more than four decades of extensive experience in estate planning, estate administration, and trust law. He represents a wide variety of individuals in personal and business succession planning, including drafting wills and trusts and guiding families through the probate and estate administration process. Bill's practice also includes all aspects of elder law planning and guardianship law, as well as adoption services to birth mothers and adoptive parents and legal services to couple...

PERSONAL INJURY & CONSUMER PROTECTION After 50+ years of practicing law, I still remember my first class action lawsuit for the civil rights of women and persons of color. Even though I had just graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, I knew that I wanted a career dedicated to civil litigation. I only wanted to engage in litigation for which fees were contingent upon winning, because hourly work required that my time and efforts be reasonable. I knew that what I wanted to do...

With more than 40 years of experience in business litigation, Reginald S. Jackson, Jr., of counsel, is a valuable addition to Eastman & Smith’s roster of attorneys. Mr. Jackson’s practice includes complex business litigation, federal white collar criminal defense and professional liability. Additionally Mr. Jackson has arbitrated and mediated in excess of 130 matters involving breach of contract, business torts, lender liability, shareholder actions and UCC. He is board certif...

Thomas P. Dillon is the Co-Chairman of the litigation practice group and is a former member of the firm's management committee. Tom has extensive experience in representing individuals and business clients in commercial disputes involving business torts, unfair competition torts, covenants not to compete, theft of trade secrets, insurance coverage issues, breach of contract claims, real property disputes, employment claims and tax disputes. He has substantial experience in obtaining injunctiv...