Robert Brand "Bob" Newman

Matt Rich has always been most comfortable in a courtroom, and nothing has changed since his mock trials have become actual trials. What has changed is that, in employment law, Matt has discovered a practice area that strives to avoid disputes before they arise. In fact, some of his favorite days in the office are spent on the telephone talking with employers in the Greater Cincinnati area, advising them on important hiring, firing, discipline and personnel policy matters and educating them o...

Barrett P. Tullis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Barrett P., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barrett P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen G. Nesbitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Stephen G., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert R. Sparks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Robert R., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Monica L. Gearding is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Monica L., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Monica L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy J. Hurley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Timothy J., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and lega...

Jim Brun focuses his practice on estate planning as well as probate and trust administration. Prior to joining Keating Muething & Klekamp, he was a partner with a large Cincinnati law firm where he practiced for more than 21 years, concentrating his practice in the estate planning and personal tax areas. Jim served as a law clerk to the Honorable George H. Palmer, Judge of the Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District of Ohio from 1976-1978.

Christopher A. Singh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Christopher A., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

RUSSELL S. SAYRE is a partner in the Cincinnati, Ohio office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he serves as co-chair of the firm's litigation practice group, concentrating his practice on litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Since 1990, Mr. Sayre has represented corporate, business and individual clients in federal and state courts, in arbitrations, and before state administrative boards. Mr. Sayre is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, in the United States Distric...

John J. Cranley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. John J., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.