David H. Brinkman

Jon Hiltz is a partner in the firm's Business Representation & Transactions Group. His practice is concentrated in the corporate and finance areas, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital formation transactions, and general corporate matters. Jon has represented both publicly held and private companies in a wide range of business transactions, including, acquisitions and divestitures of existing businesses, joint venture transactions, private equity fund formatio...

Nicolas A. Zuccarelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Nicolas A., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan C. Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ryan C., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Kitchen’s practice is concentrated in the areas of business and real estate law. In his business practice, he represents closely held companies in the purchase and sale of businesses, formation of entities, shareholder and member relations, financing transactions and the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, including supply agreements, joint venture agreements, and master services agreements. Matt also represents executives in their employment relationships and has ext...

Jody T. Klekamp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jody T., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jody T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacob D. Rhode is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jacob D., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

W. Stuart Dornette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities. W. Stuart, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Stuar...

Kasey Bond helps business clients protect and grow their organizations through the effective application of labor and employment laws. She brings extensive experience to bear for her clients, including serving as lead counsel in numerous trials in both state and federal court. In addition to trial experience, Kasey has experience arbitrating grievances for unionized employers; representing employers in unfair labor practice proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board; counseling emp...

Sean P. Callan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Sean P., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey S. Schloemer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Jeffrey S., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.