Erinn McKee Hannigan

MARGARET AVRIL LAWSONjoined the firm in 1982 and is chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice. Ms. Lawson graduated from Dartmouth College, summa cum laude , Phi Beta Kappa, and Harvard Law School. Her intellectual property practice includes trademark, trade secret, copyright, privacy and data security, and right of publicity. Ms. Lawson has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating license agreements, technology transfer agreements and other contracts in areas that include bi...

Philip D. Williamson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Philip D. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Philip D. Williamson 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 Philip D. Williamson is held by other lawyers.

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

Emily Supinger is a Cincinnati-based civil litigation attorney at Strauss Troy with a practice that spans property rights, land use, eminent domain, municipal law, and employment matters. She represents political subdivisions throughout Ohio, including communities in Hamilton and Clermont Counties, serving as law director or solicitor. In these roles, Emily advises on public records, open meetings, zoning, real estate, contracts, economic development, election law, and personnel matters&mdash...

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...

Felix J. Gora is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Insurance. Felix J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Felix J. Gora 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 Felix J. Gora is held by other lawyers.

CONSTRUCTION Earl has substantial experience handling complex, multi-party delay and defect claims, disputes over insurance coverage and defense, and claims against sureties. He has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties. He is listed in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the area of construction law. REAL ESTATE Earl also has substantial experience with real estate litigation, including commercial foreclosures on office buildings, hotels, ma...

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...

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

Sarah Vonderbrink Geiger practices in the firm’s Litigation Group, assisting clients in all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution. Sarah’s practice is concentrated in the area of litigation, with a focus on general civil litigation, business and commercial litigation, and personal injury/wrongful death litigation. She has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation and business disputes, including class actions, multidistrict litigation, arbitrations, mediations, ac...