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John Meisenhelder has extensive experience providing counsel to large companies with respect to all employee benefits, executive compensation and privacy matters for both tax-exempt and for-profit entities. This includes: (1) Code §401(a) qualified retirement plan design and compliance, including issues specifically affecting cash-balance and hybrid plans; (2) Code §403(b) plan design and compliance and other issues specifically affecting tax-exempt organizations and hospitals, incl...

Samuel M. Duran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Samuel M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel M. Duran since 2006. 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 Samuel M. Duran is held by ...

Robin D. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Robin D. practices law in Mason, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robin D. Miller since 2018. 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 Robin D. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Dan Demmerle is a seasoned Cincinnati business attorney with decades of experience advising corporations, family-owned businesses, and privately held entities across Ohio and Northern Kentucky. His practice spans general business law, real estate transactions, commercial financing, and development matters. Dan is particularly well known for his long-standing work in the hospitality industry, with over 40 years representing hotel owners and operators in management and franchise agreements, acq...

Evan T. Priestle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Evan T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Evan T. Priestle 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 Evan T. Priestle is held by other lawyers.

James J. McGraw, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Economic Development Law. James J. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized James J. McGraw, Jr. since 2017. 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 J. McGraw, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Ross advises public and private companies and private equity firms in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions. He has experience with corporate governance matters, joint-ventures, spin-offs, and venture capital investments as well as advising clients on import and export regulations and economic sanctions affecting international commercial activity. Ross earned his M.B.A. from Saint Louis University in 2008 and his B.S. from Saint Louis University, summa cum laude, in 2006. He earned his J.D ...

Melvin S. Shotten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Health Care Law. Melvin S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Melvin S. Shotten since 2003. 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 Melvin S. Shotten is held by oth...

Christopher S. Houston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher S. Houston 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 Christopher S. Houston is held by other lawyers.

Rachael Rowe is a member of KMK's Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups. She served as Co-Practice Group Leader for Litigation from 2010 to April 2012, when she was named as the firm's Executive Partner. Rachael focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and mass tort settlement trust and related counseling. On the litigation side, Rachael has defended a number of corporate clients facing employment, securities, financial services and consumer class action lawsuits,...