Sara Ravas Cooper

John Q. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. John Q. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized John Q. Lewis since 2013. 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 Q. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

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

Patrick J. Krebs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Patrick J. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Krebs since 2021. 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 Patrick J. Krebs is held by other lawyers.

Pamela Pantages has more than 31 years of experience as a trial attorney. Having earned a master’s degree in speech pathology/audiology, she successfully pursued a medical career before going to law school. Her current law practice includes all areas of medical negligence, but with particular expertise in obstetric and pediatric malpractice. Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Pamela is also an invited member of the distinguished Melvin M...

DAVID H. WALLACE is a partner in the Cleveland office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Mr. Wallace is Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, practicing in the area of complex business litigation, intellectual property litigation, employment litigation and construction law. He earned his B.A. degree from Middlebury College, and his J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Mr. Wallace is a former trustee of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associatio...

Fabiola Cini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Fabiola practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Fabiola Cini since 2025. 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 Fabiola Cini is held by other lawyers.

Mark S. Fusco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Mark S. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Mark S. Fusco 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 Mark S. Fusco is held by other ...

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...

Paul joined the Firm in 1996 and became a Partner in 2003. He works with individuals, businesses, and foundations, and his practice emphasizes estate planning and administration; trust administration; income taxation of estates, trusts, and individuals; planning for charitable gifts and foundations; and business succession planning. Paul is a frequent speaker and author on a wide range of estate planning topics. In particular, he has a strong expertise in qualified retirement plans and IRAs, ...

Joe Gibbons joined the Firm in May 2005 and became a Partner in January 2006. Prior to joining the Firm, Joe spent the majority of his career with McGinty, Gibbons, Hilow & Spellacy Co., LPA, and Carney & Broadbent, both located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, Joe has represented a variety of individuals, businesses, institutions, and governmental entities. His primary practice areas include estate planning, estate and trust administration and related litigation, real est...