Ian Mitchell

Mark Reuter advocates for business clients in transactions, proceedings and conflicts regulated by federal and state securities laws and stock exchange rules. A partner in the firm’s business representation and transactions group , Mark has extensive experience representing publicly traded and privately owned clients in strategic transactions, executive compensation and equity arrangements, corporate governance, reporting, internal investigations, and administrative actions. Mark regula...

Lisa M. Rammes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Lisa M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa M. Rammes since 2016. 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 Lisa M. Rammes is held by other lawyers.

Robert W. McDonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Robert W. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robert W. McDonald since 2016. 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 Robert W. McDonald is held by other l...

Paul Muething's practice is concentrated in the areas of business planning, corporate law and real estate development. He represents both public and private companies involved in a wide range of industries including insurance and real estate development. Paul has served as the Managing Partner of the firm since 1995.

Tedd Friedman is a life-long businessman who started his first venture at age 9 (selling manufacturing remnants of Formica-covered countertops). So it is no surprise that as Tedd began his legal career, he immersed himself in the philosophies of Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. In fact, those lessons inform Tedd’s practice of corporate and real estate law as much as anything he learned in law school. His clients have come to expect that, in addition to legal advice, Tedd’s coun...

Christopher A. Deabler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Christopher A. practices law in Covington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Deabler 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 Christopher A. Deabler is held by other lawyers.

Joe Rouse is the leader of the Private Client Services Group . He has lectured on several topics in seminars sponsored by various organizations in Greater Cincinnati; serves on the Board of Trustees of several local private foundations; and is active with other civic and charitable organizations. The major areas of his legal practice include estate and succession planning, general corporate representation (including mergers and acquisitions), probate and trust administration and tax related s...

Wijdan Jreisat thrives on bringing people together and creating relationships. It is surprising, then, that much of her work finds her advising people on moving apart in business and personal settings. She handles clients’ family law and employment law needs. As such, she advises clients in the most important relationships in their lives. What distinguishes Wijdan to her clients is her ability to serve as a counselor, zealous advocate (or devil’s advocate) and warm-hearted friend ...

Bill Patterson helps lenders, developers, investors, and business owners move real estate deals from concept to closing efficiently and with confidence. Since 2000, he has primarily focused his practice on real estate financing and commercial transactions, advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of real property matters from initial structuring through post closing issues. Bill works with local, regional, and national banks and other financial institutions on commercial real estate tra...

Blake T. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Blake T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Blake T. Johnson since 2024. 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 Blake T. Johnson is held by other law...