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Medora M. Akers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Medora M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Medora M. Akers 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 Medora M. Akers is held by other lawyers.

Joe Trauth's practice is concentrated in areas of civil litigation, zoning and planning law and real estate law. He has been extremely successful in major rezoning for local and national clients and in obtaining real estate property tax reductions for major commercial properties in this region. He has also handled major eminent domain cases and construction cases. From 1967-1969, Joe served in the United States Peace Corps in Western Samoa as Assistant to the Director of Economic Development ...

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.

Kal Steinberg's practice emphasizes all aspects of real estate transactional matters including finance, acquisition and disposition of real property, development of real property, loan assignments and purchases, workouts and restructurings involving multiple classes of commercial and residential real estate such as industrial buildings, hotels, office buildings, residential developments, apartment buildings, retail, hospitals and other special use buildings. Kal also provides creditors' right...

Melissa Kurzhals is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Tax Law. Melissa practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Kurzhals since 2022. 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 Melissa Kurzhals is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Musekamp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark E. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Musekamp 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 Mark E. Musekamp is held by other lawyers.

Robert B. Craig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Robert B. practices law in Covington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Robert B. Craig since 2019. 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 Robert B. Craig is held by other lawyers.

Steve, a dedicated tax lawyer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses his legal practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and general taxation. As a member of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, he brings valuable insights to his role at Strauss Troy. Steve's commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his past position as Adjunct Faculty at Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, where he taught courses on Federal Estate and Gift Taxation and...

Alex Rodger is a Cincinnati commercial litigation attorney and focuses on a wide range of complex commercial and business litigation, including class action defense. As a member of Strauss Troy’s litigation group, Alex brings significant trial experience to his practice, having successfully handled both jury and bench trials across a wide range of legal issues. His work spans contract disputes, business torts, and high-stakes commercial litigation in both state and federal court. Alex h...

TOSHIO NAKAO is a native of Japan and has been a partner of the law firm of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP since 1991. Mr. Nakao received his B.A. from the International Christian University in Tokyo and Juris Doctor degree from Duke University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and the State of Ohio. After graduating from college and prior to joining the firm, Mr. Nakao worked for Kobe Steel, Ltd. in Japan for 11 years. He also practiced law in Was...