Gus J. Lazares

Practicing since 1995 in the areas of business litigation and transactions. Previously employed in domestic and international finance and marketing positions with a Fortune 100 manufacturing company. Graduate of Harvard University and the University of Dayton School of Law.

David P. Williamson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. David P., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...

Peter R. Certo, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Peter R., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy G. Pepper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Timothy G., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...

John Welch has dedicated his career to the defense of professionals, primarily physicians in professional negligence cases. After graduating with honors from Case Western Reserve School of Law, he joined a law firm working exclusively in the defense of physicians and hospitals. One of the original members of ATWF -- then Arnold & Associates -- John joined Mr. Gayle Arnold in 1998 -- then Arnold & Associates. He became a named partner in 2002, joining Gerald Todaro, when the firm name ...

Jennifer Hann Harrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Jennifer Hann, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer Hann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John F. Haviland, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. John F., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Stephen P. O'Keefe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen P., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc is a partner in Taft's Dayton office and focuses his practice on employment and labor relations. With more than 30 years of experience, he has represented clients and counseled employers ranging from small businesses to private equity firms to Fortune 100 companies. Marc has helped clients avoid and defend cases before state and federal courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies, including cases arising under: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) The Fair Credit Reporting Act (F...