Jason D. Tonne

Rich Creighton is an AV rated trial attorney. His current practice is concentrated in general civil litigation, with particular emphasis on complex commercial, antitrust and tort litigation, including class actions. Over the past 20 years, he has served as lead plaintiffs class counsel in several class action cases, including antitrust price-fixing, fraud and consumer rights actions. In the business law arena, he has successfully represented a wide variety of clients in business tort, contrac...

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

Julie Muething represents both public and private companies in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions; business formation, organization and capitalization; venture capital and other equity financing; and general advice regarding corporate and business matters. Her practice also includes representing lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured financing transactions. Julie has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law where she taught Corpora...

Chad R. Ziepfel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Chad R. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Chad R. Ziepfel since 2013. 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 Chad R. Ziepfel is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Musekamp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark E. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Musekamp 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 Mark E. Musekamp is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin Hager is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Benjamin practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Hager 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 Benjamin Hager is held by other lawyers.

Peter L. Ney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Peter L. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Peter L. Ney since 2015. 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 Peter L. Ney is held by other lawyers.

Steve Coffaro is a business lawyer who focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, including corporate, intellectual property, environmental, employment and real estate related disputes. He represents both public and private companies and individuals and has actively represented clients in litigation matters pending in state and federal courts. He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Steve has particularized expertise related to the...

Kal Steinberg's practice emphasizes all aspects of real estate transactional matters including finance, acquisition and disposition of real property, development of real property, loan assignments and purchases, workouts and restructurings involving multiple classes of commercial and residential real estate such as industrial buildings, hotels, office buildings, residential developments, apartment buildings, retail, hospitals and other special use buildings. Kal also provides creditors' right...

Steve, a dedicated tax lawyer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focuses his legal practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, and general taxation. As a member of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, he brings valuable insights to his role at Strauss Troy. Steve's commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his past position as Adjunct Faculty at Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University, where he taught courses on Federal Estate and Gift Taxation and...