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William (Bill) Hesch is an experienced attorney who is uniquely qualified to find the best legal, tax and financial solutions for your business, your family, and you, and to give you peace of mind. His accessibility to you by phone—day or night—shows he really cares about you.. His education and experience are very unique. As a practicing certified public accountant (CPA) for over 35 years, he brings years of experience as a former Big 4 tax partner, former CFO for a $70 million privately owned company, former auditor for a local CPA firm, and a business advisor for owners. In 1988, Bill was one of the first 400 CPAs to be certified as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) and today there are only 4,700 CPAs in the country and only 56 CPAs in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area who are a PFS. A PFS is a CPA who specializes in financial planning. Bill is one of the very few CPA/PFSs in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area who are also practicing attorneys.. If you are seeking a legal solution to your business or personal problems, you may need to coordinate meetings with your attorney, CPA, and financial planner. Once you have discussed your problem with each of them, they will need to communicate effectively with each other and seek a solution that addresses all the legal, accounting, tax and personal financial issues involved. With Bill, you have each of those perspectives covered all in one person.. Bill’s expertise as an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, and Financial Planner is further illustrated in his TV interviews on Channel 9 News. Bill has been interviewed over 25 times on various estate, tax and financial planning topics. Visit the video library on his website to see his live Channel 9 TV interviews. His peers in the legal community have also recognized Bill as a Leading Lawyer in the Trust and Estate area of Cincy Magazine in each of the past 11 years.. Contact Bill for a consultation by phone, in your home or in Bill’s office.

Whether partner Mark Jordan is creating an estate plan, preparing tax forms or helping to settle a probate issue, he always focuses on finding the right solution for his client.. "I enjoy meeting with people and solving their problems. Working directly with individuals to assist them in meeting their needs and goals is why I first pursued the field of law," he says. "I believe that the practice of law should be based on dedication to finding the right solution as efficiently as possible.". Mr. Jordan practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, taxation, insurance and business law. He is a member of the Cincinnati and Kentucky Bar Associations, and the Cincinnati Estate Planning Council.. A Cincinnati native, Mr. Jordan is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Georgetown University (B.S., cum laude, 1977) and the University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1980). He was admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1980, and in Kentucky in 1995.. Mr. Jordan is certified as a Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI), a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).. He also has served as an adjunct professor at Mt. St. Joseph and advisor to the Cincinnati Paralegal Association. He enjoys spending time with his family. Mr. Jordan has handled numerous volunteer roles including room parent and the president and coach of the Springmeyer Soccer Association for his children.. With over three decades of experience in the field, Mr. Jordan has written over 60 articles on tax law and estate planning. In addition, he has given numerous presentations and training seminars across the nation on estate planning.. While all attorneys are professionals, very few have limited their practice to estate planning, probate, taxation, insurance and business law. Just like the medical profession where doctors limit their practices to certain areas of medicine, the legal profession has a huge percentage of lawyers limiting their practice to particular areas of the law.. After law school I decided to study the numerous courses required to achieve the FLMI, CLU and ChFC in order to further my understanding of the areas of law in which I practice, Mr. Jordan adds. While there are roughly 6,000 lawyers in Greater Cincinnati, there may be only a half dozen JD, FLMI, CLU, ChFCs.

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Thank you for your interest. I am the Chief Counsel for Civil Litigation at the City of Cincinnati. I have represented police officers, firefighters, and other city employees primarily in civil rights lawsuits for the past twelve years. I have also handled a variety of other civil matters, from alleged breaches of contract to automobile accidents to eminent domain proceedings.. I am currently running to become a judge on the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. For more information, please visit my website: .

Sensitive and Compassionate Representation.. Protect yourself, your kids, and your future.. People going through divorce are often scared, confused, and uncertain about what their future holds with their children and their finances.. That’s why Chad G. Koop enjoys instilling confidence in his clients to make sure they know they are in good hands through this difficult time.. “I have found that through my listening skills and genuine care for my clients, I have been able to quickly build trust and rapport with them,” Mr. Koop said. “That trust, supported by an open line of communication, allows my clients and I to have a level of comfort that is imperative to understanding not only their objectives, but often more importantly, how they would like to reach them.”. Mr. Koop said with these goals always in mind, he is better suited to explain the various legal and practical issues that are involved with the case and the options that are available to a person’s specific situation.. “It is rewarding for me to see my client’s look of relief after I explain to them a strategy that is going to help them achieve their goals,” he said.

S. Mark Mathews is a partner with Mathews & Mathews Co., L.P.A. established in 1946. He is admitted practice in both Ohio and Kentucky and before the U.S. Supreme Court and all Ohio and Kentucky state courts and agencies.  Mr. Mathews was appointed special counsel to the Ohio Attorney General in 2007 and continues in that capacity today. Mr. Mathews earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree in Business and Taxation from Capital University, his Juris Doctorate degree from Western Michigan Cooley Law School and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Ohio Northern University.  He is a member of the Cincinnati Estate Planning Council and is also a member of the American, Ohio, Cincinnati and Kentucky Bar Associations.

Rob is a former Hamilton County Prosector who is dedicated to helping his clients. He has limited his practice to DUI, criminal and Juvenile cases and is ready to assist you in your Ohio or Kentucky matter. Learn more about Rob below:. Rob is a native Kentuckian who still loves his home State (Commonwealth). Rob is an only child who spent most of his childhood in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Rob's Grandfather, William Wright, was the Assistant Chief of Police in Fort Thomas and his parents, Rob and Billie, met at Highlands High School. Rob's father is a retired Architect/Engineer and Rob's mother is a literature professor at the University of Cincinnati. Rob is an only child. Growing up Rob also lived in Boone County, Kentucky for a few years.. Rob was a "LIFER" at Summit Country Day School in Hyde Park, Ohio. Rob's parents sent him to Summit  because it was more diverse than Highland's at the time and provide a solid academic footing. Rob attended Summit from the time he was 3 years old until he graduated from high school. At Summit Rob played football and basketball (until he determined that he was height challenged). Rob credits the Summit for his strong belief in servant leadership. It is this belief that, in part, caused him to enter the legal profession.. Rob attended Wittenberg University for college. There he helped found Tiger Life, an organization that worked with underprivileged children in the Springfield schools. He also became active with the Wttenberg College Republicans and partcipated in a number of political campaigns. While at Wittenberg Rob also did course work at the University of Cincinnati (Criminal Justice Courses and Paralegal Courses) and volunteered with the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority and Legal Aid of Cincinnati/Hamilton County.. Rob attended Chase College of Law and graduated Cum Laude. While at Chase Rob clerked Robert E. Sanders and Associates.. Rob has worked outside the legal field when he was young as a laborer for Wipper Construction and EGC construction, a customer service representative for 5/3 Bank and a pharmacist assistant at Mullaney's Pharmacy.. Rob was an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor from 1999 to 2006. He was the Chief Assistant Prosecutor in the Juvenile Division for 5 years. While at the Prosecutors office he did work on the Gang Task Force, the Riot Action Task Force and it is believed that he still holds the record for convicting the youngest murder in Ohio history, a ten year old who along with his 13 year old cousin raped and murdered his eight year old sister.. In the legal field, Rob has also done work with Lexis/Nexis.. Rob's has been published in the Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy and the Cincinnati Bar Magazine. He was a law clerk and legal assistant in the publication of the book Sexual Harassment in Higher Education:Reflections and New Perspectives.. Rob has also worked as a substitute adjunct professor and an assistant adjunct professor in paralegal studies at the University of Cincinnati.. Rob left the Prosecutor's Office to work at the Farrish Law Firm in 2006. While at the firm he has focused his practice on DUI, Juvenile and Criminal cases. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense and is certified to do the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Rob considers his ability to assist his clients, in crisis, as the best part of his job. Finds fulfillment in his ability to serve. Rob has had a number of large media cases in his career both a  defense lawyer and as a prosecutor.. Rob still volunteers his time regularly. He has served as an Elder and Session member at Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, a board member at Llanfair Retirement Community (Chair of Llanfair Human Relations Community), a member of the Presbyterian Child Welfare Association Property Board, Amberley Village Ward Chair, Amberley Village Precinct Executive, member of the Male Advisory for the Hamilton County Council on child abuse, been a Chase Law School First Year Mentor, mentored a student Mentee at Mt. Auburn International Academy, tutored at Vine Street Elementary and been a volunteer judge repeatedly for high school and college mock trial events.. Rob is the K6 Treasurer of the Booster Association at Summit Country Day. He served on their Alumni Association for years and was the president of that organization for two terms. He coordinates the yard markers for the varsity football games. He has coached his daughter's basketball team at Summit for years. Summit for Rob is "HOME" and he loves the time he is able to spend there.. Rob is married to Kelly, a teacher at the Fairfield 9th Grade School and the proud father of and his family own one dog, a boxer lab mix, and a black cat.. Rob loves college football and basketball and will tell anyone who asks that he bleeds blue because he is a Kentucky Wildcat.. Rob is passionate about his clients and their interest. If you have a need he would love to help care for that need.

Rick Hamilton is a partner and shareholder at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. He practices in the areas of construction and business law, assisting individuals and businesses with construction issues and commercial disputes ranging from small collection matters to large multi-party complex litigation and arbitration cases. Rick is licensed to practice law in the Ohio and Kentucky state and federal courts. He is a Qualified Neutral for American Arbitration Association as a mediator and an arbitrator. Rick has been with the firm since spring 2008.. Rick has 10 years prior experience as designer and construction manager for residential and light commercial/retail projects. In his law practice, he has extensive construction industry experience representing contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, architects, and owners on residential, commercial, and public projects, in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He assists clients with the prosecution and defense of claims, including breaches of contract, failure to perform in a workman-like-manner, Prompt Pay Act violations, enforcement of lien rights (private and public), performance and payment bond claims, Ohio EPA claims, Consumer Sales Practices Act violations, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and various other civil claims.. Rick represents clients in intra-company owner/shareholder disputes and maintains a general business counseling practice and a business litigation practice. He counsels clients on construction and service contracts and on lease and financing agreements for personal and real property. He also advises clients on credit and collection matters, including credit applications, terms of credit, collection actions, and FDCPA issues.. Rick approaches representation with a business mindset, taking into consideration budgetary constraints, goals, and practical outcomes. He believes in diligence and perseverance in reaching client goals.. Rick is married with a daughter. He enjoys travel, scuba diving, hiking, visual arts, and movies.. Prior Military Experience. Community Involvement. Presentations and Instruction. Representative Matters. Matters of significance Rick has handled include representation of:

Rachel is an attorney with Essig & Evans LLP, working exclusively in Fertility Law. She counsels hopeful parents and surrogates on the legal aspects of their collaborative reproduction journey so they can focus on what matters most: building their family. Rachel's clients are from the United States and around the world and include singles and couples of all sexual orientation. Clients know they can rely on Rachel for prompt, excellent counsel.Fertility law is a unique, nuanced, and ever-changing niche. Rachel developed her practice under the mentorship of Ellen Essig, one of the first -- and amongst the most respected -- fertility law attorneys in the United States. Today, Rachel and Ellen work together at Essig & Evans LLP, one of the few law firms with a dedicated fertility law practice in the surrogate-friendly state of Ohio. Rachel also practices fertility law in the surrogate-friendly state of Illinois. Prior to joining Essig & Evans LLP, Rachel honed her legal skills as head of the legal department at Galls, LLC, and as an associate at the nationally recognized law firm Jenner & Block. Rachel graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and Emory University, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.In addition to practicing law, Rachel is a passionate advocate for families, nature lover, and bookworm. She has served on various boards at the local and national levels. She served six years on the Emory College Alumni Board, including as President and President-Elect, and on the auxiliary boards of Common Threads and Steppenwolf Theater.

Professional Experience. My practice focuses in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations general out-of-court workouts and financial and organizational corporate restructurings. I represent debtors(corporate and individuals) secured lenders, credit unions, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 13 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in insolvency-related litigation. I routinely represent creditors in preferential transfer and fraudulent conveyance actions. I also have extensive experience in representing purchasers and sellers of assets in §363 transactions. I have appeared and argued extensively in different federal courts throughout the United States on a wide range of issues including appellate related litigation.. In addition, I practice in the area of general corporate law with a focus on entrepreneurs and start-up businesses.   Essential to such representation is to provide proactive legal advice relating to corporate law and litigation avoidance to clients’ senior management.  I negotiate and draft complex contracts, loan documents and settlement agreements and also negotiate operational and supply contracts for manufacturing concerns.  Upon many occasions I have assists in mergers and acquisitions and franchise issues. In rounding out my practice, I assist clients in estate planning and health care planning. I am a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) which gives me hands- on insight to business issues.. Bar Admissions. Ohio, 1999 Kentucky, 2001. U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky U.S. Tax Court. Education. J.D., Salmon P. Chase College of Law, magna cum laude, 1999 B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1995. Presentations/Articles. “Overview of Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code – Cross Border Insolvencies”, Published May 2009. Professional Associations. Cincinnati Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association American Bar Association. Community Service. Leadership Northern Kentucky Foundation (class of 2008). Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Healthpoint Foundation, Board Member. Hopebox Derby Legal Chairperson. Human Rights Campaign. Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund. Habitat for Humanity. United Way

Practicing law for more than 15 years has afforded me the opportunity to accumulate a varied knowledge base and build a practice which focuses on long term client relationships.  I enjoy the process of getting to know my clients and their businesses and finding solutions to their problems.  I have developed skills and pursued new areas of law in my career in part because my clients needed the representation and encouraged me to take on new challenges.  My practice has also afforded me the opportunity to be in business for myself and to work with the Cincinnati Bar Association to develop the Health and Well Being Committee which was formed in January 2012.  Perhaps the most meaninful work I have undertaken is the work with other lawyers to reshape the legal industry through education about stress management, mental health and balanced living.

Pete’s practice focuses primarily on the areas of complex and product liability litigation. He has active and extensive pretrial, trial, and appellate experience with a concentration on products liability, high exposure and complex matters, commercial litigation, and insurance matters. Although a vast majority of Pete’s work is for defendants, he does have additional experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death and/or insurance matters and has obtained substantial settlements for his clients. Over the years, Pete has volunteered countless hours to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati; and in conjunction with the relationship he has developed with that organization and its members, Pete has assisted many individuals with Down Syndrome and other disabilities with their personal legal needs including those involving estate planning, probate, and real estate matters.

Personalized Attention. Exceptional Representation.. The Bushorn Firm is a boutique law firm limiting its practice to employee benefits and wage and hour cases to provide its clients with razor sharp focus.. We fight for individuals and employees who seek employer-provided benefits usually governed by the federal law ERISA, such as long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, death benefits, severance benefits, pensions, and health care benefits. We also represent employees who seek unpaid wages and assist with executive non-compete and employment agreements. We work with individuals from every sector, including nurses, doctors, lawyers, employees in the financial sector, construction workers, secretaries, and factory workers. We work to protect your rights against insurance companies and employers throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and the United States. Call today to speak with an attorney who will give you personalized attention and fight for your rights.

Paul Dorger's practice is concentrated on:. Paul is a former member of KMK's Board of Directors and previously served as the Labor & Employment Practice Group Leader.

Our practice focuses solely on civil litigation, focusing on personal injury and on employment law, representing employees who have been terminated, or who have questions about their employment situation.  We accept a select number of cases so that we can give the attention to each case that it deserves.  We develop strong relationships with our clients and our goal is always to obtain the most practical and cost effective positive result that we can.

Nicholas Klingensmith is a Cincinnati DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, Nicholas was a prosecutor for the City of Cincinnati. As a prosecutor Nicholas handled a large caseload and tried hundreds of cases, argued countless motions and negotiated pleas. He also argued numerous times on behalf of the State of Ohio and City of Cincinnati before the First District Court of Appeals.. Before Nicholas became a prosecutor he served as a Law Clerk and Constable for the Honorable Judge Melba D. Marsh. Prior to clerking for a Judge, Nicholas worked as a clerk for Katz Teller Brandt & Hild.. Nicholas attended law school at the Salmon P. Chase College of Law and graduated Cum Laude, finishing 12th in his class. Nicholas received his Bachelor Degree from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of Elder High School.. Nicholas has been rated Superb by AVVO with a perfect 10.0 rating and has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.. Practice locations. Practice Areas

My practices is primarily in the area of estate and tax planning and estate, trust and guardianship administration.  I am an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law.  In 2008 through 2012, I was named as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" in a legal publication known as "Ohio Super Lawyers" as well as being named in the Best Lawyers in Southern Ohio and The Best Lawyers in America 2010-2013.  In 2011 and 2013 I was named as a Five Star Wealth Manager.. I frequently meet with clients to formulate an estate plan which meets their specific goals for their families while also minimizing or deferring taxes, as well as avoiding the probate process.  The estate planning documents prepared by me are both complete and comprehensible.. With former background in litigation, I have developed a niche in the area of probate litigation.  I have experience representing litigants in actions involving the contests of wills, interpretations of trusts as well as contested guardianship proceedings.  I also have significant other related litigation experience including but not limited to personal injury litigation.  My litigation background assists me in the drafting of estate planning documents with an eye toward avoiding future litigation.. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Legal Administration from Ball State University and her Law Degree from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law, where I graduated with honors. I have lectured for the Cincinnati Bar Association and other professional and public groups on estate planning and probate related topics. I also co-authored an article concerning estate plan drafting with a focus on avoiding post death litigation as well as a recent subsequent article concerning the pros and cons of estate planning to avoid the probate process after death.  Both articles were published by a national professional publication.. I am admitted to practice law before all courts of the State of Ohio and Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.  I am a member of the Cincinnati, Ohio and Kentucky Bar Associations and also currently serves as an appointed member of the Events Committee for the Cincinnati Bar Foundation and was elected Vice President of the Estate Planning Council of Northern Kentucky. I previously served as a volunteer with the Cincinnati Association of the Blind.

My practice is very heavily focused in Consumer Law, primarily in the areas of Consumer Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense.

Ms. Lawrence is an AV rated attorney who has committed her practice to helping individuals and their families who have been injured throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Ohio. Her practice is primarily devoted to those injured as a result of medical negligence. Ms. Lawrence’s area of practice focuses on medical malpractice, birth injuries, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and paralysis, wrongful death, and personal injury. She has been selected the last several years by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star – an award given to the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40.. Ms. Lawrence has successfully litigated and settled cases involving birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, anesthesia errors and other types of medical negligence. She truly believes in advocating for those who have been injured by the negligent conduct of others. Ms. Lawrence is a compassionate yet tough advocate for children, individuals and their families.Ms. Lawrence attended the University of Cincinnati as an undergraduate where she obtained a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Public Relations. While at the University of Cincinnati, Ms. Lawrence interned in New York City for Viacom Entertainment. Upon graduation, Ms. Lawrence attended law school at Northern Kentucky University – Salmon P. Chase College of Law. While attending Chase, she participated in the nationally recognized Trial and Moot Court competition teams. As one of a select few students at Chase, Ms. Lawrence was admitted into the National Order of Barristers, a national honors society for recognition for her excellence and skill in trial advocacy.. Ms. Lawrence currently serves as the Content Editor for the Professional Negligence Section of the American Association for Justice. She has also been selected by her peers to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ), an Ohio organization of attorneys that fight to preserve the civil justice system. Ms. Lawrence currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court as Treasurer and the Alumni Board of Salmon P. Chase College of Law. She was again selected by her peers to serve on the American Association of Justice’s Board of Governors and currently sits on the board as a Revitalization Member.. Ms. Lawrence grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been a resident of the area for over thirty years. Ms. Lawrence is active in both the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities both with legal and pro bono organizations. She handles a variety of pro bono cases assisting the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Cincinnati handling cases in the areas of domestic relations and probate. She is also the Chair of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Young Professional Board of the Cincinnati Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Additionally, Ms. Lawrence has devoted her time speaking to local high school students about the dangers of distracted driving through the End Distracted Driving program.. Ms. Lawrence resides in Anderson with her husband Grady and sons Jack and Benny. She enjoys traveling, watching movies and spending time with her family outside of work.

Mr. Kraft serves the Central Ohio, Southern Ohio and Kentucky areas primarily in the practice area of Social Security Disability.  He is dedicated to providing his clients with expert knowledge and personalized representation as they navigate the difficult claims process.  His experience includes over 1,500 disability hearings at the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.  Whether a client is just starting a disability claim or appearing at a hearing,  Mr. Kraft and his legal team are always a phone call away.

Michael Kahan is a founder and co-managing partner of Jones Kahan Law. He was born-and-raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and earned his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. He attended Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law, where he first met co-founder, David Jones.. Mr. Kahan’s practice is heavily focused on civil litigation, and primarily comprised of personal injury cases. He has dedicated his career to assisting victims of injuries, taking a hands-on and personal approach to every case.. Mr. Kahan handles all types of personal injury cases, including, but not limited to auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, serious spinal cord injuries, dog bites, premise liability, and wrongful death cases. He has successfully resolved thousands of cases, grossing millions of dollars in personal injury settlements and judgments yearly.. A Cincinnati native, it is important to Mr. Kahan to give back to the community that raised him. When he’s not working, Mr. Kahan enjoys participating in local charities and spending time with his family.

Melissa Thompson Millard is an associate attorney with Barbara J. Howard Co., L.P.A., located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Melissa focuses her practice primarily on family and matrimonial law.. Licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky, Melissa represents clients throughout both states who are dealing with legal matters related to divorce, child custody and support, property division, alimony and other related issues. A highly rated attorney, Melissa works closely with all clients she serves, treating them with compassion and respect while advocating on behalf of their rights and best interests. Melissa was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017, 2018 and 2019.. In 2011, Melissa graduated with highest distinction from Indiana University Bloomington, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in French. She then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2014 and graduated as a member of the Order of the Coif, a designation given to law students graduating in the top 10% of their class. In 2014, she was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio, and in 2015, she was admitted to the practice of law in Kentucky.. While pursuing her legal degree, Melissa was active with the University of Cincinnati Law Review, where she served as notes and comments editor, and she was a fellow with the college's Glenn M. Weaver Institute of Law and Psychiatry. She also published an article with the University of Cincinnati Law Review that discussed judicial remedies under the Hague Convention.

Matt received his Juris Doctorate from Chase School of Law, his Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Cincinnati, and his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Youngstown State University. Matt first moved to Cincinnati in 2001 to study painting at the University of Cincinnati after marrying his wife Jamie. Jamie began teaching high school English in the Three Rivers School District, and Matt began teaching painting and drawing at Northern Kentucky University while exhibiting his art regionally and nationally.. Matt soon developed an interest in local government and began getting involved in campaigns and other community service. Matt decided to stop teaching and attend law school. Upon his admission at Chase Law, Matt focused his studies on constitutional jurisprudence and employment discrimination. He graduated Cum Laude, and he received honors for his trial advocacy skills and legal writing. In addition, Matt published two law review articles, and he spoke at Whittier Law School regarding employment matters in 2014.. Matt is now focusing his practice on employment matters, government accountability, business law, and civil litigation. In his private life, Matt continues to paint, as well play guitar and piano at his church in Walnut Hills.

Mary M. (Mardee) Sherman is a partner at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker.  Her practice is dedicated almost exclusively to family law and domestic relations matters. Before becoming an attorney, Mardee was a theatrical costumer who designed and coordinated numerous theatrical and operatic productions across the country. She now applies her analytical and organizational skills to representing clients in issues involving divorce, dissolution, collaborative law, child support modification, parenting time and parental responsibilities, and paternity issues.. Mardee also handles private adoptions and welcomes clients from all aspects of life, including single parents and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender couples.. Mardee represents clients in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont and Brown counties in Ohio and in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky. She practices from the firm's downtown Cincinnati office, but is also available in the firm's Mason office by appointment.. Mardee Sherman knows the importance of family relationships and works with her clients to preserve and protect those relationships while vigorously protecting her clients' rights and interests. In addition to working to ensure fair settlements in divorce cases, Mardee assists her clients in moving forward with the next phase of their life, and educating each client about the impact the law will have on their specific issues. She believes that frequent communication is integral to establishing a strong, successful attorney/client relationship. Mardee is a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals, which offers a no-court alternative to the traditional method of litigating divorce

Marcie Patton-Coffman said practicing family law appeals to her because "I'm built for it.". "In addition to a thorough understanding of the law, I have the patience, sympathy, and ability to listen and communicate effectively that is necessary to be a successful family law attorney," Ms. Patton-Coffman said.. She had a recent case where she secured temporary custody for a father via an emergency order that eventually turned into her client having full custody of the minor child.. "Why I am proud, though, concerns the part I played in making this particular little girl's life better," Ms. Patton-Coffman said. "She is now in a safe loving home with her father and stepmother. Her quality of life has improved so much I can't help but smile. Not much can beat that at the end of the day."