Peter N. "Pete" Lavalette

BRIAN N. MCMAHON is a partner in the corporate & real estate practice groups of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in its Toledo, Ohio office. His principal areas of expertise are franchise, distribution & licensing law; real estate law; & general corporate & business law. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. (listed on the AMEX) the world's largest publicly owned franchisee of Wendy's Restaurants & sat on the Company's audit ...

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.

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.

With more than 40 years of experience in business litigation, Reginald S. Jackson, Jr., of counsel, is a valuable addition to Eastman & Smith’s roster of attorneys. Mr. Jackson’s practice includes complex business litigation, federal white collar criminal defense and professional liability. Additionally Mr. Jackson has arbitrated and mediated in excess of 130 matters involving breach of contract, business torts, lender liability, shareholder actions and UCC. He is board certif...

Stu Goldberg is a member of Eastman & Smith, concentrating his practice in the areas of product liability, fire, personal injury, commercial litigation, fraud investigations, insurance coverage and health care litigation. Mr. Goldberg has represented large and small manufacturers, retailers, contractors, nursing homes, physicians, trucking and other transportation companies, school districts, auto service centers, individuals, employers and employees, and insurance companies, in a wide va...

Joe has extensive experience in environmental law, including litigation and regulatory counseling. He has represented Fortune 500 clients on compliance matters involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (or Superfund), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other federal laws and regulations. He has extensive experience in environmental indemnity litigation. He recently served as counsel ...

Mr. Coyle is a partner in the litigation practice group in the Toledo, Ohio office of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. Mr. Coyle has extensive experience in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, commercial foreclosures, replevin actions, condemnation proceedings and business torts. In bankruptcy, he regularly represents the interests of clients ranging in size from large, publicly-traded corporations to individuals. He also represents Chapter 7 trustees and unsecured creditors' committees in ...

Thomas C. Blank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Thomas C. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas C. Blank 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 Thomas C. Blank is held by other lawyers.

Douglas G. Haynam is a partner in the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Toledo, Ohio. Doug’s private practice is focused in the area of environmental litigation, consultation and related administrative practice. Outside of the environmental area, his work has included a variety of business related civil litigation and regulatory and administrative practice matters, as well as public interest election matters. He has counseled clients in business acquisitions and general ...

David J. Rectenwald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David J. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Rectenwald since 2005. 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 David J. Rectenwald is held by other lawyers.