James H. "Jim" Rownd

John Monroe focuses his practice on real estate and land use issues. He handles matters such as real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and leasing; real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, title issues and zoning matters; manufactured home park law; and administrative appeals from governmental bodies. Mr. Monroe’s recent notable cases and transactions include: -Successfully prosecuted and argued an unconstitutional zoning ordinance/...

Lisa Monihan is a Partner in the Trusts & Estates Practice Group, and she also serves as a practice group co- coordinator. Her practice is focused on wealth transfer planning for individuals and fiduciaries, including income, gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning; trust and estate administration; multi-generational family issues; retirement planning; succession planning for closely-held businesses; and charitable planning. A client once told Lisa that the decision to...

Scott is a lifelong Clevelander who loves this city and treasures his ability to represent people across the Greater Cleveland Area. His mother’s parents were Holocaust survivors and his parents instilled in him the value and need to fight for the little guy. He does this every day in his work. Scott enjoys providing people with some measure of comfort during difficult times and works to be a reliable, trustworthy voice and advocate for his clients. When he’s not in the office, Sc...

Scott Kuboff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Scott practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Kuboff 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 Scott Kuboff is h...

Ryan Babiuch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ryan practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Babiuch 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 Ryan Babiuch is held by other lawyers.

Joan M. Gross is Senior Counsel to the firm’s Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Preservation Section, working out of the Cleveland office. For over 40 years, Joan has assisted clients in transferring their wealth, in a tax efficient manner, to the individuals and charities they wish to benefit. Joan is an OSBA Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. She is also listed in the 2005-20 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 2008-20 editions of...

Fabiola Cini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Fabiola practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Fabiola Cini 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 Fabiola Cini is held by other lawyers.

Matthew A. Secrist is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Matthew A. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew A. Secrist since 2023. 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 Matthew A. Secrist is held by other lawyers.

David Vance is an attorney with Vance Law, LLC in Westlake, Ohio. His practice focuses on Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025 for his work in labor and employment law matters. David represents both employees and employers in a broad range of workplace and employment matters throughout Ohio. After spending nearly 15 years primarily representing employers, he now advises individual...

Karen Gabriel Moss has practiced immigration law for more than twenty years, focusing on business and family based immigration. She represents the full spectrum of businesses from Fortune 500 companies to family businesses. Her diverse practice includes large manufacturers, technology companies, health care employers, large law firms, engineering firms and family businesses. Prior to joining NGC, Karen was co-managing partner at Rosner, Ortman & Moss, routinely named one of the best immig...