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Thomas R. Schuck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Real Estate. Thomas R., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Sims practices in the business representation & transactions practice group and works primarily in the federal income tax, business planning and healthcare areas. Mark's federal tax practice involves individual, corporate, S corporation and partnership tax planning, including executive compensation and like kind exchanges. He advises clients regarding the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Mark also represents clients on matters before the IRS and state tax agencies. Additional...

Maggie A. Muething is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Maggie A., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maggie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carey K. Steffen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Carey K., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carey K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tony Barlow is a trusted commercial real estate and business law attorney based in Cincinnati, serving clients across Ohio and Kentucky. As chair of Strauss Troy’s Real Estate and Finance Department, he advises private and public sector clients on real estate development, commercial leasing, business planning, and complex finance transactions. His real estate work spans mixed-use, retail, office, and residential projects; multi-family housing; 1031 like-kind exchanges; title matters; an...

Dan Demmerle is a seasoned Cincinnati business attorney with decades of experience advising corporations, family-owned businesses, and privately held entities across Ohio and Northern Kentucky. His practice spans general business law, real estate transactions, commercial financing, and development matters. Dan is particularly well known for his long-standing work in the hospitality industry, with over 40 years representing hotel owners and operators in management and franchise agreements, acq...

George D. Molinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. George D., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron M. Herzig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Aaron M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin Hager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Schmidt is a Cincinnati business litigator and president of Strauss Troy. He represents clients across Ohio and Northern Kentucky in a wide range of commercial and consumer disputes, including partnership and shareholder conflicts, non-compete and trade secret litigation, insurance coverage issues, employment matters, and business torts. Steve also provides counsel on contract drafting and negotiation, corporate compliance, and asset recovery, with experience litigating in both state an...