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Adam Centner works with individuals, families, closely held businesses, and charitable organizations. He practices primarily in estate planning, tax, rental real estate, and nonprofit matters.Adam counsels individuals and families on matters relating to estate planning and wealth transfer, asset protection, income and estate tax planning, probate avoidance, and business succession. He also works on sophisticated residential real estate matters, including entity formation and lease preparation...

Bill J. Paliobeis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Bill J. practices law in Loveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Bill J. Paliobeis 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 Bill J. Paliobeis is held by other lawyers.

R. Daniel Fales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. R. Daniel practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized R. Daniel Fales 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 R. Daniel Fales 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.

Richard Wayne is a dedicated attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, associated with Strauss Troy. His practice is focused on litigation across both federal and state courts. Richard is involved in handling a range of cases, including general business disputes, securities fraud litigation, and shareholder derivative actions. With experience in investor-broker disputes and product liability, he is an asset in litigation involving healthcare and consumer fraud, along with construction-related issue...

James M. Zimmerman is a partner in Taft’s Business and Finance Group and co-chair of the firm’s private equity and venture capital practice. He represents businesses, entrepreneurs and investors on a range of matters, including financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, technology licensing agreements, and stock options/executive compensation. James serves as outside counsel for numerous startups and growth companies, and represents private equity and ...

Andy Giannella concentrates his practice in real estate, finance and business law, with substantial experience in the areas of real estate acquisition, sale, leasing, development, financing and construction. He also regularly represents businesses in a full-range of matters, including formation, capitalization, capital structure, corporate governance, contractual matters and general corporate counseling. In 2002, Andy was appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to the Ohio Real Property Specialis...

Whitney B. Maxson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Whitney B. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney B. Maxson 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 Whitney B. Maxson is held by other lawyers.

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...

Javan Kline is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Javan practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Javan Kline 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 Javan Kline is held by other lawyers.