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Joseph J. Braun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Municipal. Joseph J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph J. Braun 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 Joseph J. Braun is held by other lawyers.

Andrew R. Thaler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrew R. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew R. Thaler 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 R. Thaler is held by other lawyers.

Ronald A. Bell is a Director in the Cincinnati Office of Coats Rose, P.C. He maintains a multidisciplinary practice that encompasses capital markets (public finance, asset securitization, and other capital raising transactions), tax credits, and employee benefits/ERISA, executive compensation, and affordable housing. Ron was named to the Best Lawyers in America list 2018-2020, published by Woodward White Inc., for the areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Capital Markets Ron mai...

Daniel E. Fausz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Daniel E. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel E. Fausz since 2011. 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 Daniel E. Fausz is held by other lawyers.

Despite what the appearance of his office might suggest, John Gierl is not an avid collector of paperweights – or, if he is, it is only of paperweights that tell a story. Perhaps more than any attorney at Katz Teller, John’s shelves are overflowing with heavy glass objects that commemorate significant lending and financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions John has closed over the years. From $3.4 million in private equity financing to $125 million in senior secured credit...

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.

Jim Brun focuses his practice on estate planning as well as probate and trust administration. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, he was a partner with a large Cincinnati law firm where he practiced for more than 21 years, concentrating his practice in the estate planning and personal tax areas. Jim served as a law clerk to the Honorable George H. Palmer, Judge of the Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio from 1976-1978.

Bill Patterson helps lenders, developers, investors, and business owners move real estate deals from concept to closing efficiently and with confidence. Since 2000, he has primarily focused his practice on real estate financing and commercial transactions, advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of real property matters from initial structuring through post closing issues. Bill works with local, regional, and national banks and other financial institutions on commercial real estate tra...

Gregory P. Hartmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Gregory P. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory P. Hartmann 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 Gregory P. Hartmann is held by other lawyers.

Matthew J. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Miller since 2021. 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 Matthew J. Miller is...