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Douglas C. Carlson has extensive experience in corporate, partnership, individual and estate tax matters. The primary emphasis of his practice is on transactional planning, including acquisitions and dispositions, reorganizations and limited partnership syndications, liquidations and executive compensation, including stock options and deferred compensation. He has substantial experience in compliance activities, controversy matters, and state and local tax matters. As a business law attorney,...

Thomas A. FitzSimmons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Thomas A. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. FitzSimmons since 2024. 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 Thomas A. FitzSimmons is held by other lawyers.

Kyle Melling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kyle practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle Melling since 2025. 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 Kyle Melling is held by other lawyers.

David Skall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David Skall since 2026. 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 David Skall is held by other lawyers.

Mark Demian is a Member Partner at Rathbone Group LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, where his practice focuses on Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. As an insurance subrogation attorney and Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional (CSRP), Mark has more than 25 years of experience representing insurers and advocating for the protection and recovery of subrogation interests. He works with insurance professionals and carriers on a wide range of complex recovery and litigation matters arising fro...

Lawrence C. Davison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Employment Law - Management. Lawrence C. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence C. Davison since 2024. 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 Lawrence C. Davison is held by other lawyers.

Andrew has a history of representing corporate clients in sophisticated, complex, and sensitive matters in a wide variety of industries and disciplines. He has tried cases to verdict in Ohio, Florida, and California and has served as lead appellate counsel in the defense of a class certification denial. For the past 15 years, however, his focus has been in spearheading insurance recoveries for corporate policyholders in a variety of business sectors, under various state and international laws...

Ted Dunn brings sophisticated strategy and extensive trial experience to his litigation practice. He represents businesses in complex disputes, including risk management, insurance coverage, contract disputes, professional liability, product liability, workplace intentional torts, and casualty and wrongful death cases. Ted also handles trademark infringement, trade secrets, unfair competition, and closely held entity disputes. Ted is licensed to practice law in Ohio, and is admitted to the Un...

Christopher B. Ermisch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Christopher B. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher B. Ermisch since 2021. 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 Christopher B. Ermisch is held by other la...

Ronald O’Keefe handles a wide range of corporate law for clients, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spinoffs, securities, and corporate governance. He also provides guidance to financial-services clients. Ron enjoys taking a concept such as a merger and making it into reality by dealing with the various business, financing, regulatory and personnel issues along the way. He finds satisfaction in solving client challenges and brings 37 years of corporate experience to his ...