Jeffrey R. Schaefer

Joseph A. Cleves, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Joseph A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph A. Cleves, Jr. 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 Joseph A. Cleves, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Kerry P. Hastings is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kerry P. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry P. Hastings 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 Kerry P. Hastings is held by other la...

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.

Jim Brun focuses his practice on estate planning as well as probate and trust administration. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, he was a partner with a large Cincinnati law firm where he practiced for more than 21 years, concentrating his practice in the estate planning and personal tax areas. Jim served as a law clerk to the Honorable George H. Palmer, Judge of the Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio from 1976-1978.

Bill Patterson helps lenders, developers, investors, and business owners move real estate deals from concept to closing efficiently and with confidence. Since 2000, he has primarily focused his practice on real estate financing and commercial transactions, advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of real property matters from initial structuring through post closing issues. Bill works with local, regional, and national banks and other financial institutions on commercial real estate tra...

Nicolas A. Zuccarelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Nicolas A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas A. Zuccarelli 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 Nicolas A. Zuccarelli is held by other lawyers.

Mark T. Hayden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Mark T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mark T. Hayden 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 Mark T. Hayden 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...

Stephen M. Griffith, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Stephen M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Griffith, Jr. since 2001. 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 Stephen M. Griffith, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

CONSTRUCTION Earl has substantial experience handling complex, multi-party delay and defect claims, disputes over insurance coverage and defense, and claims against sureties. He has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties. He is listed in the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the area of construction law. REAL ESTATE Earl also has substantial experience with real estate litigation, including commercial foreclosures on office buildings, hotels, ma...