Stephen Lerner

John practices in all areas of litigation with particular emphasis on criminal, white collar and DUI/OVI (“drunk driving”) defense; and civil litigation involving municipal law, business law, and serious personal injury and wrongful death claims in both State and Federal Court. John was named to the Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio for 2013. 2017 and 2018 and the Top 50 Lawyers in Cincinnati for 2012 through 2018. He is The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Cincinnati Criminal Def...

Adrienne Roach’s practice is dedicated exclusively to family law and domestic relations matters. Such matters include divorce, dissolution, paternity actions, pre-marital agreements and various other proceedings that involve custody, visitation and support issues. She is skilled in both negotiation, including collaborative law, and litigation. She is a frequent lecturer on family law issues throughout the state of Ohio and has regularly contributed articles on various topics to Law You ...

Rebecca J. Davis is a principal in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Rebecca has represented national and international companies in all forms of employment litigation proceedings, including single plaintiff and class action litigation, arbitration, and administrative charges. She regularly provides preventative advice and counsel on employer decisions and practices in all phases of the employment cycle, including hiring and interviewing, policy and process development, affir...

Caroline M. DiMauro is a principal in the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has more than 20 years of experience representing management in various aspects of labor and employment law. Caroline regularly handles cases before state and federal courts and civil rights agencies, including claims involving claims of unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, FMLA, wage and hour violations, breach of employment agreements and non-compete/ restrict...

Matthew W. Fellerhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Matthew W., 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 Matthew W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hamid H. Sheikh, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Hamid H., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hamid H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul M. De Marco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Paul M., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Andrew Spoor practices in the firm's Real Estate Group, with an emphasis on law related to the financing of real estate and industrial developments. Andrew's practice is concentrated in the areas of municipal tax-exempt and taxable bond financing, as well as tax incentive and economic development programs. In particular, he has experience with several governmental incentive programs, including port authority financing options and Ohio’s job creation tax credit program. Andrew also pract...

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...