Joseph P. "Joe" Yonadi, Jr.

Ann E. Knuth focuses her legal practice in labor and employment law. With over 25 years of experience, Ann guides employers through the entire employment relationship, from recruitment to termination. She counsels businesses of all sizes, from start-up companies to international corporations, to help them manage their human capital and meet their business goals. Ann leverages her deep understanding of labor and employment law to assist clients in building policies and adopting proactive compl...

Donald Switzer (Of Counsel) is one of the founders of the firm. He has devoted his practice almost exclusively to the defense of physicians, hospitals and other healthcare professionals for over thirty years. Mr. Switzer’s caseload frequently consists of many high profile and high exposure lawsuits, including wrongful death, quadriplegia and other neurological impairments and cases involving significant economic damages. He has successfully defended physicians and hospitals in many coun...

Jim Bright has been practicing law since 1976. He applies his considerable expertise to advising individuals and families on estate planning, tax planning (including income and estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes), and charitable gift planning. He also provides counsel to trustees of private foundations on administration, initial formation, and tax qualification. Prior to the formation of SSSB, he served as President of Spieth, Bell, McCurdy & Newell Co., L.P.A. Jim is a Fellow of...

Ken Laino began his career in 1978 in New York City, specializing in corporate and securities law. A few years later, he moved to Ohio, and he has now been practicing law in Cleveland for more than forty years. While his practice is diverse, Ken focuses principally on asset protection planning, business law, real estate, and estate planning. In addition to Ohio, he is also licensed to practice law in Florida and New York. Ken counsels both individuals and business entities with respect to ass...

Christopher B. Ermisch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Christopher B., 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 Christopher B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt's practice covers a wide range of tax-related areas, including estate planning and business succession, foreign bank account reporting (FBAR) and related issues, entity taxation, exempt organizations, and representation of clients before the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Tax Court. Matt formerly served as an attorney-advisor to Judge Herbert L. Chabot of the U.S. Tax Court, and, in addition to Cleveland, has practiced in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Washington D.C. Matt has spoken nationall...

Jeffrey A. Gorski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of 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.

Karen Gabriel Moss has practiced immigration law for more than twenty years, focusing on business and family based immigration. She represents the full spectrum of businesses from Fortune 500 companies to family businesses. Her diverse practice includes large manufacturers, technology companies, health care employers, large law firms, engineering firms and family businesses. Prior to joining NGC, Karen was co-managing partner at Rosner, Ortman & Moss, routinely named one of the best immig...

Gregory J. O'Brien is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Gregory J., 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 Gregory J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brendon, a shareholder at Mansour Gavin LPA, holds licenses to practice law in Ohio and Illinois. His practice revolves around crafting effective legal strategies tailored to address the diverse business needs and markets of his clients. As an accomplished trial attorney, Brendon has successfully litigated numerous cases to verdict in various forums, including state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and international arenas. Brendon principally advises corporations and individuals ...