Jennifer J. Dawson

James B. Yates represents public and private sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law. He is a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). A member of Eastman & Smith, Mr. Yates's practice encompasses collective bargaining, general personnel planning and counseling, equal employment opportunity matters, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair ...

Mr. Coyle is a partner in the litigation practice group in the Toledo, Ohio office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Mr. Coyle has extensive experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, replevin actions, condemnation proceedings and business torts. In bankruptcy, he regularly represents the interests of clients ranging in size from large, publicly-traded corporations to individuals. He also represents Chapter 7 trustees and unsecured creditors' committees in ...

David has extensive experience in representing closely held business enterprises, serving in a general counsel capacity and advising both the business and its owners in connection with tax and general corporate matters. He represents parties in the start-up, acquisition, disposition, and financing of business interests, as well as the implementation of growth strategies through joint ventures, venture capital financings, and private placement funding. David is the former Chairman of the firm&...

Marty has extensive experience in advising and organizing banks and bank holding companies, with a particular emphasis on guiding community banking organizations through merger and acquisition transactions. Marty represents financial institutions in both public securities offerings and private placements. His comprehensive experience extends to providing ongoing counsel on compliance with reporting obligations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. He is a Certified Public Accountant ...

Gene R. Abercrombie is a real estate attorney whose practice is focused principally on commercial real estate transactions, zoning and land use, and related matters affecting the ownership, development, use, and disposition of real property. Gene advises clients on commercial acquisitions and sales, leasing transactions, Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, zoning and planning matters, and real estate tax valuation appeals throughout Ohio. His practice also includes representation of condomin...

David W. Carter is an experienced estate planning attorney who advises individuals, families, and business owners on comprehensive wealth and legacy planning strategies. He focuses on creating customized estate plans that align with each client’s financial goals, family dynamics, and long-term objectives, while ensuring they clearly understand every step of the process and feel confident in their decisions. Estate planning and wealth transfer strategies Probate and trust administration ...

Stu Goldberg is a member of Eastman & Smith, concentrating his practice in the areas of product liability, fire, personal injury, commercial litigation, fraud investigations, insurance coverage and health care litigation. Mr. Goldberg has represented large and small manufacturers, retailers, contractors, nursing homes, physicians, trucking and other transportation companies, school districts, auto service centers, individuals, employers and employees, and insurance companies, in a wide va...

Scott's principal areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international trade matters, and general corporate and regulatory matters. He represents domestic and international buyers and sellers in transactions of various structures and values. He also represents privately held issuers in capital raising projects mainly through the private placement of securities and has extensive experience in antitrust regulatory matters, particularly in product distribution matters.

Timothy C. McCarthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Timothy C. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy C. McCarthy since 1997. 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 Timothy C. McCarthy is held by other lawyers.

David J. Rectenwald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David J. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Rectenwald since 2005. 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 David J. Rectenwald is held by other lawyers.