Robert McEvoy

Chuck Adler joined the Firm in 1993 and became a Partner in 1995. He has a special interest in planning for individuals, families, and closely held businesses. Chuck counsels individuals and families on complex estate, charitable, financial, and retirement planning matters; on estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes; and on the organization and operation of private foundations. He also works with owners of closely held and family businesses on succession planning. Before joining the Firm,...

Jim Vail joined the Firm in 1979 and has been a Partner since 1986. He served as the Firm's Managing Partner from 1996 through 2019. Jim primarily counsels businesses, nonprofit and health care organizations in all aspects of their operations, including formations, mergers and organizations, joint ventures, contracting, and succession planning. Jim argued a case before the United States Supreme Court where he obtained a unanimous favorable decision. Spectrum Sports, Inc. v. McQuillan, 506 U.S...

Christopher O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Christopher practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher O'Connell 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 Christopher O'Connell is held by other lawyers.

Rob Remington is one of the country’s premier trial lawyers, trusted by clients to handle their most significant disputes. With a national litigation practice spanning complex commercial, construction and real estate matters, Rob is known for developing winning case strategies, delivering exceptional courtroom advocacy and helping clients navigate business-critical challenges with confidence. Clients consistently describe Rob as a “Class A” trial lawyer with an uncommon abil...

Paul B. Daiker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Family Law. Paul B. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Paul B. Daiker since 2015. 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 Paul B. Daiker is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Brauer is a trial attorney and partner who focuses his practice on commercial litigation and construction law. For more than 30 years, he has handled his clients’ most complex financial, construction and commercial disputes from development through discovery, mediation, trial, and appeal. He succeeds by diving into the details, embracing the complexity, and engineering outcomes that accomplish his clients’ business and legal objectives. He works across the U.S. on his c...

Jennifer Orr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Securities. Jennifer practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Orr 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 Jennifer Orr is held by other lawyers.

Bradley L. Ortman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Bradley L. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley L. Ortman 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 Bradley L. Ortman is held by other lawyers.

Romney Cullers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Romney practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Romney Cullers 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 Romney Cullers is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Ethan A. Welch is committed to helping families with vulnerable loved ones preserve their resources and plan for the years ahead. His primary areas of focus are elder law, Medicaid planning, and special needs planning. He also practices in the associated areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate. Ethan's extensive knowledge of elder law and special needs planning ensures that his clients' rights are protected. His compassion and understanding bring his cl...