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Jennifer is a partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP. She serves as a high net worth family counselor with knowledge and understanding of sophisticated estate planning techniques and the broader needs of high net worth families. Her strength lies in communicating complex matters in plain terms and working collaboratively as part of an advisor team to provide practical counsel to multigenerational families consistent with their risk tolerance, goals, family dynamics, and desire for comple...

Stephen J. Knerly, Jr. focuses his practice on matters involving art transactions, nonprofit corporate law, closely held and family-owned businesses and international commercial transactions. Josh serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Non-Profit Institutions section. In his art law practice, Josh has represented museums, foundations, trusts and collectors in the acquisition, disposition, lending and borrowing of and estate planning for works of art, including domestic and international trans...

Anthony Coyne is President and Managing Partner of Mansour Gavin, where his legal practice centers on business law , municipal law, zoning and planning, eminent domain, real propert y, and litigation . Well-versed in urban affairs, Coyne has authored several papers and held significant positions, including Executive Assistant to the Director of Transition for Cleveland Mayor Michael R. White. Additionally, he served as a Judicial Extern for Judge Alice M. Batchelder, who is now senior status ...

Gregory E. O’Brien is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Gregory E., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregg Johnson is Chair of the Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. Gregg joined the Firm in 2011 and became a Partner in 2014. He began his career as a public accountant with Grant Thornton LLP in Cleveland, before entering the legal profession and practicing with Reminger Co., LPA, in Cleveland for nearly five years as a member of its Corporate practice area. Gregg concentrates his practice on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate matters. In addition, he is ...

John Gerak routinely advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. John has developed a reputation as a true business partner, assisting employers to avoid litigation through highly focused custom training, human resource policy and process improvement and legal compliance. In the event litigation cannot be avoided, John has extensive experience litigation sing-plaintiff employment cases as well as class action discrimination and wage and hour cases.

Donald J. Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Donald J., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donald J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert M. Stefancin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert M., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Corey N. Thrush is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Corey N., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corey N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret W. Wong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Margaret W., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.