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J. Douglas Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. J. Douglas practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized J. Douglas Miller since 2022. 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 J. Douglas Miller is held by other lawyers.

REGINA M. JOSEPH is a partner in the corporate practice group in the Toledo, Ohio office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Her principal areas of practice are securities, mergers and acquisitions, commercial loans, municipal and tax-exempt financing, technology and commercial agreements and general corporate and business matters. Ms. Joseph has extensive experience in representing both public and private companies in a variety of debt and equity offerings, ongoing compliance matters and ...

John C. Barron has extensive experience in a broad spectrum of litigation, including commercial disputes, medical malpractice defense, product liability and employment-related tort claims. He also regularly represents corporations in a variety of business disputes. He has successfully tried many cases to verdict in both state and federal court. He also has substantial experience in state and federal appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of Ohio. John is a Fellow of the American Colleg...

“Investing in client relationships enables a profit center approach to legal and financial services.” A transactional tax lawyer with regular involvement in tax controversies for over 35 years, Gary M. Harden partners with clients and collaborating professionals on a national platform, designing and implementing value added business - tax strategy. His practice areas include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), syndications, finance and insurance; with niche areas in intellectual p...

As Co-Chair of Shumaker's Sports, Entertainment & Hospitality Industry Sector, Bennett has built a practice counseling elite college and professional coaches, athletic directors, and conference commissioners, as well as executives in the sports and entertainment industry. Working collaboratively with agents, financial advisors, and accountants, Bennett structures contracts to achieve future financial security through tax efficient compensation, including appropriately designed deferred co...

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...

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.

David is highly experienced in general civil litigation, focusing his practice on national coordination and management of asbestos litigation for the aerospace and hydraulic groups of a Fortune 500 company, general commercial and construction contract litigation, intellectual property litigation, insurance coverage for policyholders, toxic tort defense, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act defense. Additionally, he has served as lead trial counsel in plaintiffs’ personal injury and wr...

Certified as an accredited estate planner and a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, John's principal areas of practice are estate planning, corporate, and taxation law. He is past president of the National Association of Estate Planners Councils (a 15,000-member organization), serves on the board of directors of numerous family businesses, and serves as counsel to private family foundations. He is a retired Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Clients draw on John's exte...