Peter G. Rost

After more than 45 years practicing as a litigator, outside general counsel, mediator, and arbitrator, Peter now devotes most of his time to serving as a mediator, settlement counsel, and arbitrator while continuing to serve as outside general counsel to a long-time client. In 2019, Peter founded the Early Dispute Resolution Institute, which now partners with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in its EDR Mediation program ( https://www.adr.org/panel/edr-panel/ ). He authored the origi...

Known as the "Gimmick Attorney®," Mike is a registered patent attorney serving as intellectual property (IP) counsel for elite pro wrestlers by helping them trademark their characters or "gimmicks." He also represents college coaches, television personalities, and podcasters in the sports and entertainment industry. Working collaboratively with their agents, financial advisors, non-IP legal counsel, and accountants, Mike works to protect clients’ past, present, and future brands and...

David is highly experienced in general civil litigation, focusing his practice on national coordination and management of asbestos litigation for the aerospace and hydraulic groups of a Fortune 500 company, general commercial and construction contract litigation, intellectual property litigation, insurance coverage for policyholders, toxic tort defense, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act defense. Additionally, he has served as lead trial counsel in plaintiffs’ personal injury and wr...

Scott D. Newsom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Scott D. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Newsom 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 Scott D. Newsom is held by other lawyers.

Jamie has tried cases in federal and state courts all over the country, where he teams with clients to efficiently litigate cases, avoid discovery disputes, and manage their risk. He has argued in state and federal appellate courts, including the Michigan Supreme Court. Jamie is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has obtained favorable jury verdicts and arbitration awards for corporate clients and individuals in: Workplace injury claims Wrongful death and personal injury cl...

During his 38 years of practice, David L. Kuhl has represented public and private companies in all phases of their development. He counsels numerous family and closely held businesses and sits on several corporate boards. He also practices in the health law area and represents numerous health care clients including hospitals, joint ventures, physician group practices, imaging centers, outpatient surgery centers and other providers. Mr. Kuhl is the author of the "Business Law and Practice" cha...

John K. Nelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. John K. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized John K. Nelson 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 John K. Nelson is held by other lawyers.

For more than 42 years, Charles E. “Chuck” Boyk has represented injured individuals and families across Ohio from the firm’s office in Toledo, Ohio. Since his admission to the Ohio Bar in 1983, Chuck has dedicated his practice to helping clients pursue compensation after serious injuries and fatal accidents involving car accidents , truck accidents , motorcycle accidents , construction accidents , and workplace accidents . Chuck also represents clients in matters involving w...

Scott's principal areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international trade matters, and general corporate and regulatory matters. He represents domestic and international buyers and sellers in transactions of various structures and values. He also represents privately held issuers in capital raising projects mainly through the private placement of securities and has extensive experience in antitrust regulatory matters, particularly in product distribution matters.

Gary has extensive experience in representing multiemployer collectively bargained benefit plans. He has spoken extensively on various employee benefit issues to professional groups and at educational seminars.