Lawrence H. Friedlander

James is a nationally recognized trial lawyer in products liability, automobile product safety, and other complex cases. He is the author of multiple texts and treatises and frequent national and international lecturer on products liability and motor vehicle defect cases. He has successfully tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, resulting in numerous million-dollar verdicts and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. Most recently, along with his p...

Casey McElfresh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care and Litigation - Insurance. Casey practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Casey McElfresh since 2027. 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 Casey McElfresh is held by other lawyers.

Mark F. Fazio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mark F. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mark F. Fazio 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 Mark F....

Matthew K. Grashoff focuses his practice on construction law and commercial litigation and has experience in the areas of insurance coverage and appellate practice. Matt manages cases at all stages of the construction process, from bid disputes through project correspondence, scope disputes, change order disputes, alternative-dispute-resolution mechanisms such as dispute review boards and the ODOT step process, and lien and bond claims. He represents clients through all stages of litigation b...

James (Jim) Budzik’s legal practice focuses on labor and employment law , representing employers across both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in collective bargaining negotiations, mediations, fact-finding, conciliations, unfair labor practice proceedings, civil service disciplinary proceedings, and grievance arbitrations. Jim advises city and village officials on matters concerning municipal law and serves as an Assistant Law Director for Mayfield Village. Ad...

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...

David A. Kulwicki is a trial attorney with more than 29 years of experience representing individuals and families in complex medical malpractice and personal injury matters. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he practices with Mishkind Kulwicki Law Co. LPA , focusing primarily on Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. Mr. Kulwicki earned his undergraduate degree in economics with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and received his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University School of L...

Doni Bulea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Doni practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Doni Bulea 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 Doni Bulea is held by other lawyers.

Robert D. Barr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert D. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robert D. Barr since 2010. 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 Robert D. Barr is held by other...

Daniel A. DeMarco represents creditors, both secured and unsecured, creditor’s committees, indenture trustees, trustees, receivers and debtors in numerous reorganization proceedings. He served as chair of the firm’s Commercial Services & Restructuring Practice Group and was a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Dan represents secured lenders including The CIT Group, U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc., Textron Financial Corporation, BMW Financial Services NA LLC, F...