John R. Irwin

Jim focuses his practice on public sector law, employment law and labor law. He has considerable experience advising and defending governmental entities and their employees, including counties, municipalities, townships, school boards, park districts, and social service agencies. Jim also maintains a significant labor and employment practice serving numerous private and public organizations. Prior to joining MRR in 1991, Jim served as Assistant Law Director in the Civil Division for the City ...

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Jeffrey A. Gorski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Jeffrey A., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher S.W. Blake focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and financings for a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, gaming, and real estate. Chris is a co-chair of Hahn Loeser’s International Practice Group and Corporate Transactions Group. He works on deals in the U.S. and around the world. He has worked with clients in countries in Eastern Europe, Africa, Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. Chris regularly us...

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

Jillian's legal practice is centered on Governmental Liability and Civil Rights Law, representing a range of public agencies and government entities. Having spent nearly her entire career in the public sector, she brings more than a decade of experience representing a variety of public entities. This representation includes Cuyahoga County, the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. As an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Cuyahoga County Prosecuto...

Diane Calta is a key member of the firm’s civil litigation and real estate and land use practice groups, bringing over 25 years of legal experience in municipal law, economic development, litigation, real estate, eminent domain, and probate and estate planning. She currently serves as Director of Law for Mayfield Village and as special legal counsel for the City of Independence. Her previous roles include serving as Director of Law for the cities of Beachwood and Green. Diane has also h...

Casey McElfresh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Litigation - Insurance. Casey, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Casey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joan M. Gross is Senior Counsel to the firm’s Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Preservation Section, working out of the Cleveland office. For over 40 years, Joan has assisted clients in transferring their wealth, in a tax efficient manner, to the individuals and charities they wish to benefit. Joan is an OSBA Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. She is also listed in the 2005-20 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the 2008-20 editions of...