James E. "Jim" Yavorcik

Florence Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Florence practices law in Sandusky, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Florence Murray 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 Florence Murray is held by other lawyers.

Reed is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. His principal areas of practice are banking and commercial law, real estate finance and development, land use planning, and business law. Reed has extensive experience in representing large and small businesses and developers in a wide range of commercial transactions, including business formation and funding. His practice also includes the representation of institutional lenders in new financing arrangements, loan workouts, and secur...

With more than 40 years of experience in business litigation, Reginald S. Jackson, Jr., of counsel, is a valuable addition to Eastman & Smith’s roster of attorneys. Mr. Jackson’s practice includes complex business litigation, federal white collar criminal defense and professional liability. Additionally Mr. Jackson has arbitrated and mediated in excess of 130 matters involving breach of contract, business torts, lender liability, shareholder actions and UCC. He is board certif...

Carrie L. Urrutia’s practice includes counseling on employment policies and handbooks, training, representing employers in administrative proceedings, defending against discrimination claims and providing guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), drug testing, privacy, harassment, workers' compensation and a host of other employment law issues. Ms. Urrutia regularly defends employers in state and federal courts as well as administrative ...

Gary has extensive experience in representing multiemployer collectively bargained benefit plans. He has spoken extensively on various employee benefit issues to professional groups and at educational seminars.

Timothy C. McCarthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Timothy C. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy C. McCarthy since 1997. 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 Timothy C. McCarthy is held by other lawyers.

Zach advises public and private companies of all sizes on a wide range of corporate matters, including: Corporate governance Commercial transactions Mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions Reorganizations Joint ventures Known for building strong, long-term relationships, Zach takes the time to understand each client's business, goals, and challenges—earning the trust of companies across industries, from real estate and health care to manufacturing, insurance, and food. He is particularl...

Certified as an accredited estate planner and a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, John's principal areas of practice are estate planning, corporate, and taxation law. He is past president of the National Association of Estate Planners Councils (a 15,000-member organization), serves on the board of directors of numerous family businesses, and serves as counsel to private family foundations. He is a retired Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Clients draw on John's exte...

Douglas G. Haynam is a partner in the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Toledo, Ohio. Doug’s private practice is focused in the area of environmental litigation, consultation and related administrative practice. Outside of the environmental area, his work has included a variety of business related civil litigation and regulatory and administrative practice matters, as well as public interest election matters. He has counseled clients in business acquisitions and general ...

Gregg A. Peppel is a seasoned trial attorney and business advisor with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation, risk management, and commercial transactions. His practice focuses on medical malpractice defense, healthcare litigation, commercial and business litigation, construction law, insurance coverage disputes, real estate matters, contract disputes, and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Peppel regularly counsels hospitals, physicians, healthcare prov...