Michael A. "Mike" Hirschfeld

Maggie A. Muething is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Maggie A. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Maggie A. Muething since 2020. 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 Maggie A. Muething is held by other lawyers.

Jim Burke helps clients develop sound litigation strategies and execute on those strategies successfully to resolve corporate disputes. Jim’s practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, including both trial and appellate practice, in state and federal court. He has handled cases before courts in Ohio, Kentucky, California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Colorado and Delaware. He has significant experience in financial and transactional cases, c...

Ryan C. Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Ryan C. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan C. Edwards 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 Ryan C. Edwards is held by other lawyers.

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

EDWARD D. DILLER has been an attorney in the Business and Finance Department at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP since 1976, and a partner since 1984. He recently stepped down as the Partner-in-Charge of the Cincinnati office. Ed practices primarily in the areas of real estate, health care and general corporate law. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Bluffton University, Ed attended the University of Oregon and later received his law degree from Harvard Law School. He is current...

TRACEY A. PUTHOFF, a partner in the Business and Finance Department, graduated from Chase College of Law, where she was Order of the Curia and a research editor of the Northern Kentucky Law Review . Ms. Puthoff received her undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Missouri and worked as an engineer for McDonnell Aircraft Company and GE Aircraft Engines. Her practice includes all aspects of general corporate law, primarily focusing on mergers and acquisitions and co...

Mark Reuter advocates for business clients in transactions, proceedings and conflicts regulated by federal and state securities laws and stock exchange rules. A partner in the firm’s business representation and transactions group , Mark has extensive experience representing publicly traded and privately owned clients in strategic transactions, executive compensation and equity arrangements, corporate governance, reporting, internal investigations, and administrative actions. Mark regula...

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.

Bob Sanker's practice is concentrated in the areas of bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights. He also acts as general counsel for a number of closely-held companies. Bob has extensive experience in representing debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, lenders, investors and purchasers in Chapter 11 cases and in out of court restructurings. He has represented creditors and court appointed representatives of future claimants in major mass tort bankruptcy proceedings, including the E...

As anyone who has ever argued with a spouse or small child knows, there is a difference between hearing and listening, between being able to repeat what was said and actually taking it in and thinking about it. With Jody Brant, there is never any question that he is both hearing and listening. In a world of loud talkers, it is Jody's ability to listen, to thoughtfully consider the input of others before speaking, that sets him apart as a lawyer and as a leader. For Jody’s estate and wea...