Stephen D. "Steve" Hartman

Thomas P. Dillon is the Co-Chairman of the litigation practice group and is a former member of the firm's management committee. Tom has extensive experience in representing individuals and business clients in commercial disputes involving business torts, unfair competition torts, covenants not to compete, theft of trade secrets, insurance coverage issues, breach of contract claims, real property disputes, employment claims and tax disputes. He has substantial experience in obtaining injunctiv...

Bill has more than four decades of extensive experience in estate planning, estate administration, and trust law. He represents a wide variety of individuals in personal and business succession planning, including drafting wills and trusts and guiding families through the probate and estate administration process. Bill's practice also includes all aspects of elder law planning and guardianship law, as well as adoption services to birth mothers and adoptive parents and legal services to couple...

Scott D. Newsom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Scott D. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Newsom 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 Scott D. Newsom is held by other lawyers.

David J. Rectenwald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David J. practices law in Toledo, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Rectenwald since 2005. 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 David J. Rectenwald is held by other lawyers.

James B. Yates represents public and private sector employers in all facets of labor and employment law. He is a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). A member of Eastman & Smith, Mr. Yates's practice encompasses collective bargaining, general personnel planning and counseling, equal employment opportunity matters, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair ...

Reed is a member of the firm’s Management Committee. His principal areas of practice are banking and commercial law, real estate finance and development, land use planning, and business law. Reed has extensive experience in representing large and small businesses and developers in a wide range of commercial transactions, including business formation and funding. His practice also includes the representation of institutional lenders in new financing arrangements, loan workouts, and secur...

After more than 45 years practicing as a litigator, outside general counsel, mediator, and arbitrator, Peter now devotes most of his time to serving as a mediator, settlement counsel, and arbitrator while continuing to serve as outside general counsel to a long-time client. In 2019, Peter founded the Early Dispute Resolution Institute, which now partners with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in its EDR Mediation program ( https://www.adr.org/panel/edr-panel/ ). He authored the origi...

Michael P. Henry is an attorney at Semro Henry Ltd . in Toledo, Ohio, where he focuses his practice on Tax Law, corporate planning , estate planning, probate administration, and related business matters . He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help them address legal and financial considerations involving taxes, estates, and long-term planning. Mr. Henry values building strong relationships with clients and taking the time to understand their goals, family dynamic...

Marty has extensive experience in advising and organizing banks and bank holding companies, with a particular emphasis on guiding community banking organizations through merger and acquisition transactions. Marty represents financial institutions in both public securities offerings and private placements. His comprehensive experience extends to providing ongoing counsel on compliance with reporting obligations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. He is a Certified Public Accountant ...

Practicing law for over four decades, David has extensive experience in business litigation with a focus on antitrust, patent infringement, and other intellectual property (IP) cases. He represents corporate clients in various industries, including banking and financial institutions, health care, and technology. Recently recognized for his 50 years as a member of the Toledo Bar, David has been a leading legal figure in patent rights infringement cases and complex litigation cases, including: ...