Dawn K. Kennedy

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.

With nearly 25 years of experience as a business lawyer, professional negotiator, and former professor of organizational behavior and change, Fadi V. Nahhas is recognized for bringing a strategic, business-minded perspective to complex transactions and client counseling. His sophisticated practice and client service have earned recognition in Mergers and Acquisitions in both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 , reflecting his reputation as a trusted advisor to middle-market and closely held busin...

Michelle L. Kranz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michelle L. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle L. Kranz since 2017. 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 ...

Known as the "Gimmick Attorney®," Mike is a registered patent attorney serving as intellectual property (IP) counsel for elite pro wrestlers by helping them trademark their characters or "gimmicks." He also represents college coaches, television personalities, and podcasters in the sports and entertainment industry. Working collaboratively with their agents, financial advisors, non-IP legal counsel, and accountants, Mike works to protect clients’ past, present, and future brands and...

Marty has extensive experience in advising and organizing banks and bank holding companies, with a particular emphasis on guiding community banking organizations through merger and acquisition transactions. Marty represents financial institutions in both public securities offerings and private placements. His comprehensive experience extends to providing ongoing counsel on compliance with reporting obligations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. He is a Certified Public Accountant ...

Sharon represents developers, owners, tenants, investors, lenders, borrowers, and large and small businesses and public entities in a wide range of commercial real estate and construction transactions. She offers an integrated approach, a national practice, and a record of success in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, construction, and development of real property. Sharon counsels a variety of lenders in connection with complex loan originations, restructurings, and workouts. B...

Greg has extensive experience consulting businesses and financial institutions in a wide variety of legal issues. He has successfully tried several business and employment disputes in state and federal courts across several states, including obtaining injunctive and emergency relief for his clients. Greg also has extensive appellate experience in federal courts and state courts in Michigan, Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition, he acts as outside general counsel for a var...

BRIAN N. MCMAHON is a partner in the corporate & real estate practice groups of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in its Toledo, Ohio office. His principal areas of expertise are franchise, distribution & licensing law; real estate law; & general corporate & business law. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. (listed on the AMEX) the world's largest publicly owned franchisee of Wendy's Restaurants & sat on the Company's audit ...

PERSONAL INJURY & CONSUMER PROTECTION No different than most kids, I dreamt of being a hero as a child and there was no bigger hero in my life than my father. He often told us stories about the people who were relying on him to resolve their tragedies. I always knew that was the kind of person I wanted to be. After earning my law degree from the University of Dayton in 1991, I joined the firm and began helping those who had been harmed with no place to go for justice. Areas of Practice: P...

Scott is a lifelong Clevelander who loves this city and treasures his ability to represent people across the Greater Cleveland Area. His mother’s parents were Holocaust survivors and his parents instilled in him the value and need to fight for the little guy. He does this every day in his work. Scott enjoys providing people with some measure of comfort during difficult times and works to be a reliable, trustworthy voice and advocate for his clients. When he’s not in the office, Sc...