Janet E. Pecquet

Jim Jansing is co-leader of the firm’s Business Representation and Transactions Group . His practice is concentrated in the general corporate, finance and international corporate areas. He acts in a general counsel capacity for several firm clients. He has substantial experience in private aircraft financing transactions, ship construction, ship financing and logistics (container, generator and chassis) matters. He represents both public and closely-held corporations pertaining to inter...

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...

Brian J. Augustine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Brian J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Augustine since 2012. 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 Brian J. Augustine is held by other lawyers.

Patrick J. Beirne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Patrick J. practices law in Covington, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Beirne since 2021. 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 Patrick J. Beirne is held by other lawyers.

Darcy Watt represents several mass tort settlement trusts and qualified settlement funds and regularly advises on all aspects of trust administration and claims processing matters including claims audits, Medicare compliance, and lien resolution. Darcy excels in handling disputes and has represented her clients in hundreds of private arbitration and mediation matters. Prior to joining KMK, Darcy served as a prosecutor at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Criminal Litigation Branch, wher...

Andy Giannella concentrates his practice in real estate, finance and business law, with substantial experience in the areas of real estate acquisition, sale, leasing, development, financing and construction. He also regularly represents businesses in a full-range of matters, including formation, capitalization, capital structure, corporate governance, contractual matters and general corporate counseling. In 2002, Andy was appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to the Ohio Real Property Specialis...

Melissa Kurzhals is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Tax Law. Melissa practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Kurzhals since 2022. 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 Melissa Kurzhals is held by other lawyers.

Bob Brant has an uncanny ability to do five things at once, and all of them proficiently. He was multitasking before the term even existed. He may be entering a timesheet while he dissects a tax problem and actively participates in a meeting. Just when you think there is no possible way he could be listening and doing so much simultaneously, out will pop a sentence that gets right to the heart of the matter. Those who have not been initiated will often sit back in stunned silence, even awe. B...

Carey K. Steffen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Carey K. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Carey K. Steffen 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 Carey K. Steffen is held by other lawyers.

Peter A. Solimine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Venture Capital Law. Peter A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Peter A. Solimine 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 reflect...