H. Louis "Lou" Sirkin

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...

Joe Callow leads litigation matters on a national, regional, and local basis. Joe works primarily on complex litigation. He has experience in class actions/collective actions and multi-district litigation, as well as environmental, securities, IP, antitrust, and commercial litigation. Joe currently represents several state Attorneys General in complex litigation. Joe was one of the lead litigation counsel for the State of Ohio in its litigation against opioid distributors that resulted in an ...

Susan E. Wheatley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Susan E., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian G. Dershaw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian G., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barrett P. Tullis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Barrett P., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barrett P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sonya S. Jindal Tork is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Sonya S., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonya S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kerry P. Hastings is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kerry P., 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 Kerry P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert D. Shank is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Robert D., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kirby D. Ifland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Kirby D., 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 Kirby D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob Maxwell has practiced law since 1969, representing management in all areas of labor and employment law. He has extensive experience in labor negotiations, arbitrations, employment law litigation in federal and state courts and proceedings before government agencies. Bob has been a part-time instructor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, and he has co-authored several books, articles and legal publications dealing with labor and employment law. Before becoming a partner with Ke...