Kenneth J. "Ken" Dietz

Bill Geisen is chair of the firm's Construction Service Group. His practice focuses on construction law including dispute resolution, litigation and contract negotiation. Bill is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, and a Fellow with the Litigation Counsel of America. Bill is a frequent lecturer for the University of Kentucky College of Law, the Construction Lawyers Society of America, Construction Users Roundtable ...

Joseph P. Mellen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Joseph P., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian J. Augustine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Brian J., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Moeddel has a breadth of experience in structuring and negotiating complex business transactions and representing businesses in a general counsel capacity. He has represented both publicly held and private companies in acquisitions and divestures of existing businesses. Transactions on which Mike has worked include cross-border acquisitions by publicly held companies; the sale of large family-owned enterprises to private equity firms and other sophisticated purchasers; international join...

Ross advises public and private companies and private equity firms in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. He has experience with corporate governance matters, joint-ventures, spin-offs, and venture capital investments as well as advising clients on import and export regulations and economic sanctions affecting international commercial activity. Ross earned his M.B.A. from Saint Louis University in 2008 and his B.S. from Saint Louis University, summa cum laude, in 2006. He earned his J.D ...

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

Jan Houston is a trusted Cincinnati estate planning and tax attorney who advises high-net-worth individuals and families across Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Her practice focuses on estate planning, multi-generational wealth transfer, charitable giving strategies, and business succession planning. Jan also represents clients in income and estate tax audits, helping them navigate complex tax issues with clarity and confidence. With a deep understanding of both tax law and family dynamics, she de...

Noah Stern is a Partner in the Corporate Department, where he focuses on advising individuals and businesses on a variety of transactional matters, tax issues and corporate governance. His clients include exempt organizations, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Noah leverages his experience in the corporate arena to counsel clients on a wide variety of tax matters, including federal individual, partnership, and corporate tax planning, as well as state and local tax m...

Mark T. Hayden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Mark T., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott A. Carroll is a principal of the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a former member of the firm's Board of Directors. Scott represents clients across the spectrum of labor and employment law, including wrongful discharge litigation, collective bargaining, union avoidance, and human resources counseling for multi-state and multi-national employers. He has expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank matters as well as multi-plaintiff employment cases. Scott le...