Eric R. Neuman

Reed is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. His principal areas of practice are banking and commercial law, real estate finance and development, land use planning, and business law. Reed has extensive experience in representing large and small businesses and developers in a wide range of commercial transactions, including business formation and funding. His practice also includes the representation of institutional lenders in new financing arrangements, loan workouts, and secur...

Rebecca Shope is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Rebecca practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Shope 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 Rebecca Shope is held by other lawyers.

PERSONAL INJURY & CONSUMER PROTECTION After 50+ years of practicing law, I still remember my first class action lawsuit for the civil rights of women and persons of color. Even though I had just graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, I knew that I wanted a career dedicated to civil litigation. I only wanted to engage in litigation for which fees were contingent upon winning, because hourly work required that my time and efforts be reasonable. I knew that what I wanted to do...

After more than 45 years practicing as a litigator, outside general counsel, mediator, and arbitrator, Peter now devotes most of his time to serving as a mediator, settlement counsel, and arbitrator while continuing to serve as outside general counsel to a long-time client. In 2019, Peter founded the Early Dispute Resolution Institute, which now partners with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in its EDR Mediation program ( https://www.adr.org/panel/edr-panel/ ). He authored the origi...

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 ...

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...

As Co-Chair of Shumaker's Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality Industry Sector, Bennett has built a practice counseling elite college and professional coaches, athletic directors, and conference commissioners, as well as executives in the sports and entertainment industry. Working collaboratively with agents, financial advisors, and accountants, Bennett structures contracts to achieve future financial security through tax efficient compensation, including appropriately designed deferred co...

With more than 40 years of experience in business litigation, Reginald S. Jackson, Jr., of counsel, is a valuable addition to Eastman & Smith’s roster of attorneys. Mr. Jackson’s practice includes complex business litigation, federal white collar criminal defense and professional liability. Additionally Mr. Jackson has arbitrated and mediated in excess of 130 matters involving breach of contract, business torts, lender liability, shareholder actions and UCC. He is board certif...

Carrie L. Urrutia’s practice includes counseling on employment policies and handbooks, training, representing employers in administrative proceedings, defending against discrimination claims and providing guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), drug testing, privacy, harassment, workers' compensation and a host of other employment law issues. Ms. Urrutia regularly defends employers in state and federal courts as well as administrative ...

David J. Rectenwald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David J. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Rectenwald since 2005. 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 David J. Rectenwald is held by other lawyers.