James "Jim" Papakirk

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...

Jim Matthews' practice is concentrated in the area of litigation with a focus on the analysis and litigation of insurance policy coverage issues. He helps clients resolve disputes between policy holders and insurers over coverage provided by a variety of different types of insurance policies including commercial and business policies, director and officer liability policies, professional liability policies, automobile policies, disability policies, medical insurance policies and life insuranc...

Jennifer L. Lawrence is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer L. practices law in Covington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. Lawrence 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 Jennifer L. Lawrence is held by ...

Daniel E. Fausz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Daniel E. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel E. Fausz since 2011. 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 Daniel E. Fausz is held by other lawyers.

Emily J. Gelhaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Emily J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Emily J. Gelhaus 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 Emily J. Gelhaus is held by other lawyers.

Ask Mark Jahnke how he's doing, and he will tell you he's living the dream. And while every attorney knows on some days that might ring sarcastic, Mark regularly means it. For him, the dream is the opportunity to work with clients to help them achieve their dreams. Because clients recognize that his level of care and concern is something unique, Mark is often asked to serve on client boards, advisory groups or in other capacities that allow him to work hand-in-hand with management to achieve ...

TRACEY A. PUTHOFF, a partner in the Business and Finance Department, graduated from Chase College of Law, where she was Order of the Curia and a research editor of the Northern Kentucky Law Review . Ms. Puthoff received her undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Missouri and worked as an engineer for McDonnell Aircraft Company and GE Aircraft Engines. Her practice includes all aspects of general corporate law, primarily focusing on mergers and acquisitions and co...

Alan Fershtman represents entrepreneurs in the acquisition, financing and sale of multi-family, affordable housing. In addition, Alan represents closely-held companies, particularly entrepreneurs, in equity and private venture transactions, ongoing operations and divestitures, corporate mergers and acquisitions, taxation, estate planning and real estate. He has considerable experience in corporate issues unique to entrepreneurial organizations. In addition, Alan has represented corporate clie...

John Meisenhelder has extensive experience providing counsel to large companies with respect to all employee benefits, executive compensation and privacy matters for both tax-exempt and for-profit entities. This includes: (1) Code §401(a) qualified retirement plan design and compliance, including issues specifically affecting cash-balance and hybrid plans; (2) Code §403(b) plan design and compliance and other issues specifically affecting tax-exempt organizations and hospitals, incl...

Alysse Hollis is a Director in the Cincinnati Office of Coats Rose, P. C. Alysse focuses her practice on the representation of clients in the development and financing of affordable housing. Her practice includes the structuring and documentation of complex public and private housing finance transactions involving taxable and tax-exempt obligations, federal low-income housing tax credits, state tax credits, and various federal and state subsidies. She routinely serves as bond counsel and unde...