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Ralph W. Kohnen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Ralph W. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Ralph W. Kohnen since 2012. 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 Ralph W. Kohnen is held by other lawyers.

Hamid H. Sheikh, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Hamid H. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Hamid H. Sheikh, Jr. 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 Hamid H. Sheikh, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

William is a member of the firm's corporate and personal planning and family business departments. His practice includes extensive work in counseling owners of closely held businesses, general business and tax planning, acquisitions and commercial transactions, and personal estate planning.

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.

Jon Hiltz is a partner in the firm's Business Representation & Transactions Group. His practice is concentrated in the corporate and finance areas, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital formation transactions, and general corporate matters. Jon has represented both publicly held and private companies in a wide range of business transactions, including, acquisitions and divestitures of existing businesses, joint venture transactions, private equity fund formatio...

Robert W. McDonald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Robert W. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Robert W. McDonald since 2016. 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 Robert W. McDonald is held by other l...

Bill Patterson helps lenders, developers, investors, and business owners move real estate deals from concept to closing efficiently and with confidence. Since 2000, he has primarily focused his practice on real estate financing and commercial transactions, advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of real property matters from initial structuring through post closing issues. Bill works with local, regional, and national banks and other financial institutions on commercial real estate tra...

Greg's practice is concentrated in the areas of class action, multi-district litigation, and complex commercial litigation. He has significant trial experience in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Greg has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in numerous commercial and class action matters involving employment, shareholder derivative, tort, antitrust and contract disputes. Greg has extensive experience in False Claims Act (qui tam) litigation and has represe...

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...

Ask Mark Jahnke how he's doing, and he will tell you he's living the dream. And while every attorney knows on some days that might ring sarcastic, Mark regularly means it. For him, the dream is the opportunity to work with clients to help them achieve their dreams. Because clients recognize that his level of care and concern is something unique, Mark is often asked to serve on client boards, advisory groups or in other capacities that allow him to work hand-in-hand with management to achieve ...