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Mark Demian is a Member Partner at Rathbone Group LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, where his practice focuses on Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. As an insurance subrogation attorney and Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP), Mark has more than 25 years of experience representing insurers and advocating for the protection and recovery of subrogation interests. He works with insurance professionals and carriers on a wide range of complex recovery and litigation matters arising fro...

Dave Schreiner is a partner in the firm's Cleveland office. Although he has counseled employers in virtually all areas of labor and employment law, his primary focus is in the traditional labor relations area. He has extensive experience in successfully counteracting union organizing drives, developing programs designed to maintain union-free status, and obtaining favorable contract results at the bargaining table. Dave has been recognized as one of the top labor attorneys in the Best Lawyers...

Stephen J. Knerly, Jr. focuses his practice on matters involving art transactions, nonprofit corporate law, closely held and family-owned businesses and international commercial transactions. Josh serves as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Non-Profit Institutions section. In his art law practice, Josh has represented museums, foundations, trusts and collectors in the acquisition, disposition, lending and borrowing of and estate planning for works of art, including domestic and international trans...

Philip R. Bautista is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Philip R. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Philip R. Bautista since 2019. 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 Philip R. Bautista is held by other lawy...

Sonja C. Rice is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Area, member of the firm’s Construction Law Practice Group, chair of the firm’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, and member of the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Sonja’s practice focuses on commercial transactions and the development and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, supply chain and manufacturing agreements, professional services co...

Timothy L. Zix is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Timothy L. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy L. Zix 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 Timothy L. Zix is...

Mr. Hirsch focuses his practice on representing individuals and companies engaged in real estate and business transactions. His clients include manufacturers and service providers in various industries, as well as tenants, landlords, developers, and lending institutions. Mr. Hirsch has experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, development, financing, leasing and joint venture formation. He is also experienced in business acquisitions and sales, corporate organization/governanc...

Bradley L. Ortman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Bradley L. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley L. Ortman since 2017. 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 Bradley L. Ortman is held by other lawyers.

Thomas A. FitzSimmons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Thomas A. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. FitzSimmons 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 Thomas A. FitzSimmons is held by other lawyers.

James (Jim) Budzik’s legal practice focuses on labor and employment law , representing employers across both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in collective bargaining negotiations, mediations, fact-finding, conciliations, unfair labor practice proceedings, civil service disciplinary proceedings, and grievance arbitrations. Jim advises city and village officials on matters concerning municipal law and serves as an Assistant Law Director for Mayfield Village. Ad...