Patricia A. Wise

Gary R. Diesing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Gary R. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Gary R. Diesing since 2009. 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 Gary R. Diesing is held by other lawyers.

Scott is a lifelong Clevelander who loves this city and treasures his ability to represent people across the Greater Cleveland Area. His mother’s parents were Holocaust survivors and his parents instilled in him the value and need to fight for the little guy. He does this every day in his work. Scott enjoys providing people with some measure of comfort during difficult times and works to be a reliable, trustworthy voice and advocate for his clients. When he’s not in the office, Sc...

James R. Carnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Railroad Law. James R. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Carnes 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 James R. Carnes is h...

Sharon M. Fulop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sharon M. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Sharon M. Fulop 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 Sharon M. Fulop is held by other lawyers.

M. Scott Aubry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. M. Scott practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized M. Scott Aubry since 2009. 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 M. Scott Aubry is held by other lawyers.

Timothy C. McCarthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Timothy C. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy C. McCarthy since 1997. 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 Timothy C. McCarthy is held by other lawyers.

Mark Wagoner is a partner in the litigation practice group in the Toledo and Columbus offices. He is considered a go to litigator for franchise and distribution, commercial, securities, and corporate control disputes. Combining a unique background in government and the courtroom, Mark is often retained to help find solutions to complex problems involving difficult legal, political and business issues. He has been included in The Best Lawyers in America® and Ohio Super Lawyers® as a Ri...

Service to clients and to his life-long community are Mr. Jacobs' focus and passion. Frank D. Jacobs concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, general tax planning, charitable planned giving, business structuring, business succession planning and planning for qualified retirement plan beneficiary designation payouts. Mr. Jacobs is admitted to the bar of Ohio and to practice in the federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Additionally, he holds a Certified Pu...

James B. Yates represents public and private sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law. He is a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). A member of Eastman & Smith, Mr. Yates's practice encompasses collective bargaining, general personnel planning and counseling, equal employment opportunity matters, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair ...

REGINA M. JOSEPH is a partner in the corporate practice group in the Toledo, Ohio office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Her principal areas of practice are securities, mergers and acquisitions, commercial loans, municipal and tax-exempt financing, technology and commercial agreements and general corporate and business matters. Ms. Joseph has extensive experience in representing both public and private companies in a variety of debt and equity offerings, ongoing compliance matters and ...