Jon B. Liebenthal

Location, location, location is the mantra of the real estate profession. As a lifelong and community minded resident of Northwest Ohio, Lane D. Williamson knows the location quite well. Mr. Williamson has handled multiple real estate matters including real estate acquisition and development with a concentration on land use, annexation, eminent domain, zoning and planning law and permits/entitlements that also encompasses aspects of public law. Construction, mining, manufacturing, retail, dis...

Carrie L. Urrutia’s practice includes counseling on employment policies and handbooks, training, representing employers in administrative proceedings, defending against discrimination claims and providing guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), drug testing, privacy, harassment, workers' compensation and a host of other employment law issues. Ms. Urrutia regularly defends employers in state and federal courts as well as administrative ...

As a partner in the Labor & Employment Service Line, Kate represents employers in a broad range of state and federal employment matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation litigation and administrative agency investigations. Her practice also includes representing clients in a wide range of litigation and appellate matters, including the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), employee benefits, business torts, breach of contract, foreclosures, land...

Representing a broad and diverse range of clients encompassing individuals, professional practices, and small and large businesses, member Jared J. Lefevre assists clients with successful navigation through complex and emotionally difficult cases. Cases include closely held company disputes, non-compete and trade secrets, professional liability matters and probate litigation. To effectively assist clients and third parties in arriving at efficient resolutions of their disputes, Mr. Lefevre ob...

As a trial attorney who has served as a State Senator and the Chairman of the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee, the chairman of the board of a major health care company, and the chairman of a major urban political party, Mark is sought as a trusted advisor and advocate on a variety of bet the company matters. Among other distinctions, Lawdragon recently named Mark as one of the 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management, and Best Lawyers in America has twice recognized him as Ohio Appellate Lawye...

Matthew D. Harper represents in a wide range of business, construction, and real estate disputes. He is a member of Eastman & Smith’s Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Litigation, Construction Law and Eminent Domain Practice Groups. Mr. Harper is admitted in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and Michigan and has appeared pro hac vice in business litigation in Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.

Sharon represents developers, owners, tenants, investors, lenders, borrowers, and large and small businesses and public entities in a wide range of commercial real estate and construction transactions. She offers an integrated approach, a national practice, and a record of success in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, construction, and development of real property. Sharon counsels a variety of lenders in connection with complex loan originations, restructurings, and workouts. B...

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 ...

After more than 45 years practicing as a litigator, outside general counsel, mediator, and arbitrator, Peter now devotes most of his time to serving as a mediator, settlement counsel, and arbitrator while continuing to serve as outside general counsel to a long-time client. In 2019, Peter founded the Early Dispute Resolution Institute, which now partners with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in its EDR Mediation program ( https://www.adr.org/panel/edr-panel/ ). He authored the origi...

Clients across multiple industries turn to Peter for business representation and counseling with respect to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and other general corporate matters, including stock and asset acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, financing transactions, franchising, and negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts. He has extensive experience representing both buyers and sellers in a wide range of transaction structures and values in a variety of...