Martin E. "Marty" Mooney

Eric S. Clark is a principal in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Whether wearing his litigator or labor lawyer hat, Eric strives to become an extension of clients’ legal and operational teams to optimize their goals and achieve a uniquely defined measure of success. An experienced first chair trial attorney, he represents employers in defense of single plaintiff, class and collective action litigation involving wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, disability and ...

Dick Spoor's practice is concentrated in the area of government and private activity bond issues and general municipal law. He has been actively involved in those practice areas for more than 35 years. Prior to joining the firm, Dick was a partner with Hemmer Spoor Pangburn & DeFrank in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky and prior to that was a partner with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969, including service with the 1st Air Cavalry Divisio...

Sara M. Cooperrider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Sara, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Medora M. Akers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Medora M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Medora M. Akers 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 Medora M. Akers is held by other lawyers.

Emily J. Gelhaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Emily J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Emily J. Gelhaus 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 Emily J. Gelhaus is held by other lawyers.

Matthew J. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Miller 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 Matthew J. Miller is...

Taylor Trout is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Taylor practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor Trout 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 Taylor Trout is held by other lawyers.

Despite what the appearance of his office might suggest, John Gierl is not an avid collector of paperweights – or, if he is, it is only of paperweights that tell a story. Perhaps more than any attorney at Katz Teller, John’s shelves are overflowing with heavy glass objects that commemorate significant lending and financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions John has closed over the years. From $3.4 million in private equity financing to $125 million in senior secured credit...

William Fry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. William practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized William Fry 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 William Fry is held by other lawyers.

RUSSELL S. SAYRE is a partner in the Cincinnati, Ohio office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he serves as co-chair of the firm's litigation practice group, concentrating his practice on litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Since 1990, Mr. Sayre has represented corporate, business and individual clients in federal and state courts, in arbitrations, and before state administrative boards. Mr. Sayre is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, in the United States Distric...