James A. "Jim" Dressman III

Andrew Spoor practices in the firm's Real Estate Group, with an emphasis on law related to the financing of real estate and industrial developments. Andrew's practice is concentrated in the areas of municipal tax-exempt and taxable bond financing, as well as tax incentive and economic development programs. In particular, he has experience with several governmental incentive programs, including port authority financing options and Ohio’s job creation tax credit program. Andrew also pract...

Tony Verticchio focuses his practice on insurance coverage and litigating commercial business disputes. He has successfully represented a wide variety of business clients, including large financial institutions and other business clients both inside and outside the Cincinnati area, both in insurance coverage work and in litigation. Tony’s insurance coverage practice is diverse, and includes assisting clients in submitting claims to their insurers and engaging with insurers in order to m...

Steve Kisling likes to make things simple for his clients, which is fortunate considering the complexity of his employee benefits and tax practice. While it is a generalization, but no great secret, that many lawyers run a little hot-blooded, Steve is calm, patient and always composed. He knows that business owners, benefits professionals and human resources personnel have multiple balls in the air at any given time, and he enjoys relieving some of the strain and worry that comes with the adm...

Whitney B. Maxson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Whitney B. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney B. Maxson 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 Whitney B. Maxson is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Laing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Michael A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Laing since 1999. 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 Michael A. Laing is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy focuses his practice in the areas of corporate law, tax law, and estate planning. He is licensed to practice in Ohio, Kentucky, and before the U.S. Tax Court. In his corporate law practice, Jeremy acts as outside legal counsel to businesses ranging from start-up ventures to multinational entities and he frequently advises owners, directors, and corporate officers of these businesses on issues involving entity selection, business formation and capitalization, shareholder agreements, buy...

RUSSELL S. SAYRE is a partner in the Cincinnati, Ohio office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he serves as co-chair of the firm's litigation practice group, concentrating his practice on litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Since 1990, Mr. Sayre has represented corporate, business and individual clients in federal and state courts, in arbitrations, and before state administrative boards. Mr. Sayre is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, in the United States Distric...

Javan Kline is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Javan practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Javan Kline since 2025. 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 Javan Kline is held by other lawyers.

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

Steven D. Hengehold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Real Estate. Steven D. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Steven D. Hengehold since 2019. 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 Steven D. Hengehold is held by other lawyers.