G. Luke "Luke" Burton

R. Daniel Fales is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. R. Daniel, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James R. Cummins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Securities. James R., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John J. Cranley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. John J., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert A. Bilott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Staci M. Jenkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Staci M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Staci M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jon is the leader for the insurance and general litigation team.His practice focuses on litigation, which encompasses mattersinvolving class actions, product liability, fire losses, moldclaims, toxic torts, and serious personal injury and wrongfuldeath claims. Jon prides himself in maintaining open lines ofcommunication with clients and promptly responding to phonecalls and emails. Defense of property damage and personal injury lawsuits injury trials in Ohio and Kentucky. Defense of nationwid...

Pete Smith is a seasoned Northern Kentucky real estate and project finance attorney based in Strauss Troy’s Covington office. With decades of experience representing lenders, developers, and business owners, Pete focuses his practice on real estate development, construction finance, deal structuring, and corporate law. He serves as a title agent for First American Title Insurance Company and has performed hundreds of title examinations throughout the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky reg...

Melanie S. Bailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Melanie S., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melanie S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EDWARD D. DILLER has been an attorney in the Business and Finance Department at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP since 1976, and a partner since 1984. He recently stepped down as the Partner-in-Charge of the Cincinnati office. Ed practices primarily in the areas of real estate, health care and general corporate law. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Bluffton University, Ed attended the University of Oregon and later received his law degree from Harvard Law School. He is current...