Dennis Kennedy

STEVEN W. WEEKS joined Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in 1977 after graduating cum laude from Harvard Law School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry s umma cum laude from Washburn University. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Weeks developed computer models and worked on chemical analysis of water quality problems for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the National Sanitation Foundation. He was elected to partnership in the firm in 1985. The practice ...

Christopher S. Houston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher S. Houston 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 Christopher S. Houston is held by other lawyers.

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.

Kevin Irwin’s practice is focused on the representation of parties in large mass tort bankruptcy proceedings. He is lead counsel to the trustees of nine mass tort settlement trusts, including, the Celotex, Armstrong World Industries, and UNR trusts. He has represented creditor groups and court appointed representatives of future claimants in major mass tort bankruptcy proceedings, including, the Eagle Pitcher Industries, Wallace & Gale, Dow Corning, Babcock & Wilcox, and G-I Hol...

Lisa Wintersheimer Michel's practice is concentrated in the employee benefits (ERISA) and executive compensation areas. Her practice primarily involves all aspects of qualified retirement plans, including profit sharing plans, 401(k) plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and defined benefit plans, executive compensation matters and welfare benefit plans. This includes compliance with laws including tax, labor, COBRA, HIPAA and other applicable laws, and administration and operation of...

Steve Schmidt is a Cincinnati business litigator and president of Strauss Troy. He represents clients across Ohio and Northern Kentucky in a wide range of commercial and consumer disputes, including partnership and shareholder conflicts, non-compete and trade secret litigation, insurance coverage issues, employment matters, and business torts. Steve also provides counsel on contract drafting and negotiation, corporate compliance, and asset recovery, with experience litigating in both state an...

Christopher A. Deabler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Christopher A. practices law in Covington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Deabler 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 Christopher A. Deabler 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.

Timothy M. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Municipal. Timothy M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Burke since 2007. 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 Timothy M. ...

Eric S. Clark is a principal in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Whether wearing his litigator or labor lawyer hat, Eric strives to become an extension of clients’ legal and operational teams to optimize their goals and achieve a uniquely defined measure of success. An experienced first chair trial attorney, he represents employers in defense of single plaintiff, class and collective action litigation involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, disability and ...