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Yelena Boxer is a partner in Benesch's Litigation Practice Group. She concentrates her practice on complex commercial litigation. Yelena represents publicly traded companies and private small businesses in state and federal jurisdictions nationally. She is experienced in resolving disputes involving intellectual property, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, general tort, real estate, products liability, insurance, construction, employment, securities, probate and elections matters. Yelena has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2015 as a future "State Litigation Star," defined as an attorney who is recommended consistently as a reputable and effective litigator by clients and peers.

With nearly two decades of professional experience, Cleveland bankruptcy attorney Joe Romano can help individuals, families, and business owners take the first steps toward financial freedom away from debt. As the founder of The Romano Law Firm, he offers empathetic counsel and knowledgeable guidance to help clients explore their legal options for getting out from under the stress of their debt. He understands that almost anyone can find themselves in this scary situation, which is why he will provide straightforward guidance without judgement. As a veteran and a former candidate for office, Joe understands the value of trust and hard work. Should you become a client of his firm, you will have direct access to him, and your case will not be passed off to a less experienced associate. To learn more about how Joe Romano’s help can benefit you, call The Romano Law Firm and schedule a free consultation.

With more than two decades of experience practicing law in both the private and public sectors, Michele Simonelli has the knowledge necessary to handle highly personal client matters with honesty, discretion, and zealous advocacy. Her background as a Judicial Staff Attorney for the Ohio District Courts of Appeals for both the Eleventh and Seventh Districts as well as managing her private practice has provided her with unique experience and insight into the administration and practice of law in a broad scope of matters.. Michele’s experience includes researching, analyzing, and drafting judicial opinions for a three-judge panel in a variety of legal matters such as defamation, criminal menacing, and breach of contract disputes, which required her not only knowing the current law in these areas but where they may be headed. With the quickly changing laws and judgments addressing internet defamation, the ability to pivot quickly and cautiously anticipate future trends has been an invaluable skill. In her private practice, Michele has ten years of experience handling highly sensitive and emotionally charged matters including online defamation, revenge porn, highly contested divorces, custody matters as well as LGBTQIA issues.. Michele handles each client matter with careful skill and experience without judgment. She understands that her clients come to her during what may be a highly sensitive moment in their lives. Her background in psychology and counseling help her to effectively communicate with clients as well as with those whose harmful conduct has caused her clients emotional distress, financial burden, and issues with job and family relationships. In addition to practicing law, Michele teaches courses on First Amendment and Privacy Law at Kent State University.. Michele’s outside interests include cycling, kayaking, hiking and urban exploring.. Civic Involvement. League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, President. The Legal Creative, Board of Directors. Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium, Board of Directors. Youngstown Film Festival, Founder & President. Kent State Poynter Media Symposium, Coordinator. Presentations. NPR: All Things Considered: “Man sues 27 women in an “are we dating the same guy” Facebook group”. facebook-group. • Unauthorized Use of Name or Likeness: Can I Sue if Someone Uses My Name?, Minc Law (Dec. 29,. 2022),. likeness [://. name-likeness].. • Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and Free Speech, Grey House Publishing,. Contributing author. • Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and LGBTQ Issues, Grey House Publishing,. Contributing author. • A Scammer is Threatening to Post Pictures of Me: What Should I Do (Mar 2024). • How to Stop Blackmail Online (Mar 2024). • When Can You Sue For Defamation of Character? (Dec 2023). • What to Do If You Are the Target of Twitch Defamation (Sept 2023). • How to Get Your Personal Information Off the Internet (May 2023). • How to Spot Fake Sugar Baby Scams (March 2023). • Unauthorized Use of Name or Likeness: Can I Sue if Someone Uses My Name? (Dec 2022). Publications. Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and Free Speech, Grey House Publishing, Contributing author. Landmark Supreme Court Decisions on Privacy and LGBTQ Issues, Grey House Publishing, Contributing author. Bar Admissions. Ohio. Education. Notre Dame College (B.A. in Psychology). Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D.). Editor, Cleveland State Law ReviewAwarded Outstanding Student in the Law of Evidence

William Hawal has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America and a Super Lawyer for years. The American Trial Lawyers Association also selected him as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Ohio. Selection for this association is extended to civil plaintiff attorneys by special invitation. Candidates are considered for membership based on superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile in the trial lawyer community.. Super Lawyers magazine has recognized Bill to be among the top 5% of attorneys in Ohio specializing in the personal injury and medical malpractice practice areas. He has been invited to lecture on various topics related to personal injury trial practice. The publishers of Law & Politics recognize Bill as an "Ohio Super Lawyer.". Bill litigates a wide variety of complex matters involving:. He has litigated numerous cases across the country involving defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including such notorious drugs as Thalidomide and DES.. Bill served as one of the lead lawyers conducting discovery into GE Healthcare's liability in the Federal Multidistrict Litigation related to the MRI contrast agent Omniscan, which caused severe and debilitating injuries to people across the U.S.. He also has extensive experience in product liability litigation, having successfully tried and settled cases involving defective helicopter components, automobiles, farm equipment, industrial machines, and consumer products.. Bill is particularly proud of the lasting relationships that he has developed with many of his clients.. He was elected president of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Ohio Chapter for 2012. He has also been named a fellow of the International Society of Barristers. He is a past president of The Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers, a recipient of a distinguished service award from The Ohio Association for Justice, a member of the Executive Board of the Ohio Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and he's been appointed a lifetime member of the Eighth District Judicial Conference.. Bill is a 1980 cum laude graduate from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he served on the law review.

Welcome! I am an experienced litigator (trial attorney) and focus my practice on the defense of civil cases, in the areas outlined below, both at the trial and appellate court levels in the state and federal courts within Ohio. Further information regarding my credentials, background, firm, and trial results may be accessed from our firm website @ You may also wish to access 2015 OHIO SUPERLAWYERS.COM Have a GREAT Day!

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Understanding that each client has unique experiences and needs, Peter Mapley founded Sobel, Wade & Mapley with the goal of maintaining a select caseload and providing each client careful, individualized service.. Peter has handled a full complement of employment cases, through each stage of litigation, including trial and appeal. Peter focuses on employment discrimination, wage and hour, FMLA, and whistleblower claims.. In addition to his practice, Peter provides service to a variety of pro bono legal clinics, volunteers with the CMBA’s 3R’s program in the Cleveland City School District, is a member of the City of Lakewood’s Citizens Advisory Committee, and has served as an election observer in each of the last two presidential elections.. Peter is admitted to practice in Ohio, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Tyler has a passion for seeking justice for clients and strives to ensure that all people receive fair process and just outcomes. Prior to joining Friedman & Nemecek as an associate attorney, he clerked at the firm while attending the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. It was in Ian Friedman’s Cybercrime class that the two met and where Tyler stood out as a bright legal mind. At Cleveland-Marshall, Tyler was an active member of the Entertainment & Sports Law Association which allowed him to compete in the 2019 International Baseball Arbitration Competition hosted by Tulane University. Prior to joining the firm, Tyler also clerked at the Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office.. Tyler’s practice focuses on criminal and cyber defense, Title IX defense and litigation, and complex civil litigation. As part of the firm legal team, he has been instrumental in a wide variety of matters including international cyber cases, complex financial fraud investigations and complex corporate disputes. Tyler brings an important dynamic to the firm as an analytical writer that effectively addresses the many quasi-criminal and administrative matters that our clients face.. Tyler is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. He is active in the Criminal Law and Cyber sections. He is also a member of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Tom Cardone focuses his law practice in the areas of construction, real estate, and business law. Within these core practice areas, Tom assists clients with a variety of deals and disputes.As a litigator, Tom has experience handling disputes involving, among other matters, breach of contract, property rights, construction liens & construction defects, residential landlord-tenant & commercial leasing issues, business collections, and general business and commercial disputes. Although disputes often result in litigation, Tom recognizes the value of alternative dispute resolution and assists his clients with pre-trial negotiation, mediation, and arbitration when appropriate.Tom also counsels his clients through a variety of transactions. He has experience assisting clients with choosing the appropriate corporate form and setting up companies, as well as negotiating and drafting business agreements. Tom also assists clients with construction agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, and residential & commercial leasing.Types of Clients Served:Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and SuppliersDesign and Engineering ProfessionalsDisaster Restoration ContractorsProperty Owners and ManagersReal Estate ProfessionalsBusiness OwnersTom received his Juris Doctor, with honors, from Emory University School of Law and is admitted to practice law throughout the states of Georgia and Ohio. Tom attended Auburn University for his undergraduate education.Prior to becoming an attorney, Tom served honorably as a United States Marine. He continues his service to the nation by advocating for service members' and veterans' rights.

Tom brings a corporate trial lawyer’s perspective to patent, trade secret and other technology-focused intellectual property litigation. He has tried more than 40 civil commercial cases throughout the country as first chair counsel, dozens of those cases to juries. He has also argued many of the cases he has tried on appeal, including more than ten appearances before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit—the exclusive appellate court for patent infringement disputes.. Tom's experience in patent litigation began in 1988 with an action concerning liquid crystal display computer monitors. That trial spanned six weeks of testimony and ended with a jury verdict in Tom's client's favor, finding willful infringement against the defendant and awarding $5 million before trebling. Since that time Tom has been in the courtroom trying both jury and bench patent infringement cases as well as other intellectual property matters as first chair trial counsel. Recent successes include a judgment for his client, defendant in a patent infringement action tried to the bench in Toledo regarding building devices, which judgment included a finding of fraud on the Patent Office by the opposing party, and a 2006 judgment following trial to a jury on behalf of his client, the plaintiff, relating to a materials shipment method patent.. Tom has tried a number of trade secret cases in fields as diverse as water treatment chemical formulae and computerized client list databases, and has litigated copyright, trademark, trade dress and Lanham Act issues on numerous occasions, as well as typical corporate disputes.. Tom is a member of the Mediation Panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio with emphasis on intellectual property disputes. Immediately following law school, he served as law clerk to the former Chief Judge of the Northern Ohio Federal District Court.. patent litigation, trade secret litigation, technology-related litigation

Tim is a litigation attorney who focuses his practice on employment discrimination, civil rights litigation, governmental liability, eminent domain matters and professional negligence. He has substantial trial experience in race discrimination cases, sex discrimination cases, and wrongful termination cases. Tim also has extensive experience representing clients before the EEOC and the OCRC. Tim received his B.A. in 1987 from The Ohio State University and his J.D. in 1991 from the University of Toledo. He received his Ohio Bar admission in 1991 and also has admission before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Tim is a member of the Defense Research Institute and has been honored with selection for membership in The Judge John M. Manos Inn of Court. In addition to his legal practice, Tim has written several articles for various publications and has presented seminars on employment issues to numerous public officials and agencies including the County Commissioners Association of Ohio and participating members of the County Risk Sharing Authority.  Tim also served as a past instructor and supervising attorney for Cleveland-Marshall College of Law’s Housing Law Clinic Program which represents indigent tenants in the Cleveland Housing Court.

The Law Offices of Jon Ginter is open to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy clients in Cleveland and Westlake, Ohio.. From attorney Jon Ginter:. I do my best to treat my clients with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. My motto has always been effective representation you can trust and that's exactly what you will get when you hire me as your bankruptcy attorney.. I am a husband, father, attorney and triathlete, born and raised in Greater Cleveland and graduate from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.. I founded my offices because I wanted to focus on bankruptcy and probate representation in a client-centered and truly accessible manner. I truly put my clients first and that's why you will always talk to me personally when you call, email or text.. Feel free to reach me anytime at or by email at. Sincerely,. Jon Ginter, Esq.

The entirety of my practice is focused on defending the criminally accused.  I have handled hundreds of serious felony and misdemeanor cases in courtrooms throughout Northeast Ohio, Columbus and Toledo. I have successfully argued several cases in the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals.  I am also licensed to practice in the United States Northern District of Ohio.. Born and raised in Cleveland, I was taught by my father, "Superlawyer" Mark B. Marein, to go above and beyond for my clients.  No one ever expects to find themselves in the cross-hairs of the criminal justice system-- it can be terrifying.  It is my mission to do everything in my power to protect your freedom and get you the best possible result in your criminal matter.. For a free consultation, call me at.

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My core practice is business civil litigation. I focus on representing businesses and professionals in court. I counsel and assist businesses on start up issues, risk avoidance, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. I also represent individuals in meritorious claims against bad businesses when necessary.

Thank you for looking at my Avvo site.. My representation of you will provide results, through my experience as a trial lawyer and my integrity in our industry.   I began my career as a defense lawyer where I worked with and defended the insurance industry.  As a defense lawyer, I tried many cases to verdict while defending insurance companies before I began my job as a Plaintiff's lawyer over a decade ago.  When you hire me I bring the unique experience of seeing both sides of a dispute to evaluate and handle your case.  I know what the other side is thinking and how they will defend the case against you since I was on that side in the past.  This in invaluable in winning your case.. I will give you the information and answers you need to understand what happened to you and your family.  I will then give you the best advice on what to do next.  If we proceed with your case I will be proactive, I will fight hard for you and will keep you informed throughout the process.  I am not a litigator, I am a trial lawyer who will present the best case possible in a court room if the defense is unwilling to resolve the case.  I have many of the largest verdicts and settlements in personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability.   In 2014 I achieved what is believed to be one of the largest personal injury settlements in Ohio history.. Most importantly, when you hire me you will be provided personal service not thought of from lawyers.   Please contact me to discuss your case and feel free to read testimonials from some of my former clients in order to evaluate how I handle a case.  Also, please follow the link to my firm's website to read more about my results and the strength my firm has in representing you.. I have been voted to Best Lawyer's in America by US News and World Report, as well as the one of the Top 10 lawyers in Ohio for both 2012 and 2017.   I am board certified in civil trial advocacy and have the largest verdicts in numerous counties in the state of Ohio.. I appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you.

TERESA R. POFOK Since 1994, Teresa Pofok’s practice has been devoted to the representation of multiemployer benefit plans jointly sponsored by unions and management. After starting her legal career with a union labor law firm, she served as an in-house compliance consultant with The Segal Company, a national multiemployer actuarial and consulting firm. This background provides her with a detailed understanding of the critical funding issues confronting most pension and health funds today. Focusing her practice primarily on administration and compliance issues of employee benefit plans, she provides clients with day-to-day counseling regarding the Taft-Hartley Act, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code, MPPAA, HIPAA, Medicare, COBRA, USERRA, Pension Protection Act of 2006 and the recently enacted Workers Retirees and Employers Recovery Act of 2008. As legal counselor to the funds, she assists trustees and fund personnel in avoiding pitfalls under the complex federal laws that impact their plans and fiduciary duties. In addition to her work with benefit plans, Teresa serves as Special Counsel to assist bargaining parties and trustees in identifying and managing the challenges facing underfunded defined benefit plans, along with funding issues involving health care benefits. She also serves as an expert witness.Teresa graduated, cum laude, from Kent State University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University College of Law at Camden. She is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association and American Bar Association. She was recognized in the 2006 edition of Ohio Rising Stars magazine. Teresa lives in the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood of Cleveland with her husband George Pofok and their three children.

Susan Stone is co-chair, along with Kristina Supler, of KJK’s Student & Athlete Defense/Title IX Practice Group. She and Kristina also co-chair the firm’s Criminal, Cyber & White-Collar Practice Group.. Susan’s life work is to help students in crisis and to meet their legal needs. Recognizing the need for legal services dedicated to protecting students, professors and individuals with disabilities, Susan handles matter ranging from special education issues, student disciplinary matters and Title IX investigations. Susan has the knowledge and experience required to navigate due process complaints and shaping of 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs. She also handles student matters involving hazing, bullying and social media.. Susan has gained a national reputation for representing student and professors in Title IX cases. She is routinely hired as a student advisor for the campus investigation and hearing phase of proceedings and is also retained to handle subsequent university level appeals. Susan has also guided students through informal resolution, including mediation and restorative justice. Her talent as a student advisor has led to her representing Greek organizations and athletes, as well as other professionals accused of sexual harassment and misconduct. When cases do not resolve at the university level, she has experience fighting in state and federal courts around the country to obtain favorable outcomes for her clients.. Susan’s background in public relations and crisis communication led to her co-creation of the Reputation Management Practice. This practice assists clients in the rebuilding of their reputation on various social media platforms. Susan has also instituted defamation actions when necessary to stop her client’s professional and academic futures from being harmed by libelous postings on the internet.. Susan has a deep understanding of mental health and neurological disorders. She is particularly experienced working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”), which allows her to formulate creative defenses for those individuals with ASD and other co-morbidities facing discipline at school or being investigated by law enforcement. Susan is sensitive to the multiple challenges facing this growing population.. Given her experience representing individuals with mental health issues and the rise in students facing parallel criminal charges, Susan’s skills are frequently called upon in the criminal justice system. Susan partners with Kristina to represent adults and juveniles charged with crimes in the state and federal systems. Their clients have faced a variety of charges ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies.. Susan is a nationally published author, and blogger, on topics related to education law. She has lectured on subjects that vary from Twice Exceptional Students, FERPA and the handling of educational records, and how to determine when behavioral issues arise of disabilities of students. She has also spoken throughout the country at conferences on Title IX. In addition, Susan proudly co-hosts the podcast Real Talk with Susan and Kristina to discuss with outside guests cutting edge issues affecting students. Susan is regularly called upon by families and outside therapists to consult on legal matters affecting children.

Stuart Scott joined Spangenberg Shibley & Liber after graduating from Ohio State Law School in 1995. He made partner in 2005.. Stuart represents individuals and families who have been catastrophically injured or killed as a result of negligence, medical malpractice, dangerous products or defective drugs.. Since becoming partner, Stu has expanded his practice into consumer rights cases. A few examples include class actions on behalf of consumers that involved:. Stuart became passionate about consumer rights issues after his own encounters with unscrupulous businesses and experiencing firsthand the frustration that consumer can feel. Stu believes consumer class actions protect both the consumer and the honest business by identifying and punishing the bad business practices that harm the free market system.. "Consumer Class Action lawsuits are an important judicial mechanism for leveling the playing field against businesses that mislead, deceive and otherwise view customers as prey," he says. "Without these cases, dishonest businesses would profit through deception rather than by delivering a superior service or product."

Steve Petras practices international business transactions as a partner in the Business Practice Group.  He has facilitated commercial and corporate transactions in most countries throughout the world. When representing companies seeking to expand operations in foreign jurisdictions or in business transactions with parties from different countries, Steve seeks to create effective and efficient corporate and tax structures and enforceable agreements in the multiple jurisdictions involved. Furthermore, he advises on the compliance of the business activities and the parties with the applicable U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. Steve has deep experience representing clients in the manufacturing and technology industries, where his technical background and interest enables him to better fit the transaction with the underlying technology of his clients’ businesses.. Steve has led BakerHostetler’s International Industry Team since 1998. He is actively engaged in the international community of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio having served as the President of the Greater Cleveland International Lawyers Group, Chair of the International Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Chair of the Board of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, and President of the Cleveland World Trade Association.  He is an Adjunct Professor in the International LL.M program of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Dedicated to increasing international business in the United States and Ohio, Steve has been appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce as a member the Northern Ohio District Export Council and by Governor Voinovich as an Ohio Commodore.  He is a member of the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Councils of America.. Experience. -      On behalf of The Clinton Foundation’s HIV/AIDS Initiative, negotiated agreements for supply of antiretroviral medicines to treat adults and children suffering from or living with HIV/AIDS in the numerous developing countries of that program. These agreements covered the supply of drugs by pharmaceutical companies as well as the supply of testing equipment and supplies by the biomedical equipment manufacturers.  These agreements and the infrastructure created enabled millions of people to receive life-saving treatment.. -      Involved in structuring working capital financing transactions for the mining and delivery of natural resources using innovative security and payments methods.  This structure enabled the client to provide working capital on trade-by-trade basis at very low risk but significant revenue.. -      Numerous international mergers and acquisitions spanning the transaction value range from nominal to over US$ Billion.. -      Prepared major sourcing and outsourcing agreements enabling expansion of operations to India, the Philippines and other countries.. -      Prepared numerous international joint venture agreements for manufacturing, software development, marketing, research and other purposes for client business expansion into China, Brazil and other countries.  These projects cover various technologies, products, and services including automobile parts, appliance components, food products, machinery, environmental remediation equipment, and others.. -      Established U.S. operations for foreign companies through new entities, startup operations, joint ventures, and other arrangements, including selection of available incentives.. -      Performed international coverage analysis of reinsurance and insurance issues concerning large losses caused by such things as legal compliance failures and product defects.. -      Prepared product representation and distribution agreements across the world for technology-based clients, including the auto, medical, life sciences, machinery, gearing, software, housing, plumbing supply, aviation, and numerous other industries.. Recognitions. -      Alpha Kappa Epsilon International Business Honor Society (2005 to present). Memberships. -      . Law Institute: Executive Committee. -      Ohio Commodore: Appointed by Governor Voinovich (1996). -      Cleveland Council on World Affairs: immediate past Chair of the Board. -      Cleveland World Trade Association: past president. o   World Trade Center of Cleveland: Advisory Board. -      Greater Cleveland International Lawyers Group: past president. -      Northeast Ohio International Business Network: Founding Board Member. -      United States Department of Commerce: Northern Ohio District Export Council member. -      American Bar Association: International Law Section. -      Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: International Law Section, past Chair. Community. -      Cleveland State University James J. Nance College of Business Administration International TRADE Program: Advisory Board. -      Case Western Reserve University School of Law: Society of Benchers, Member. -      MetroWest Kiwanis Charitable Foundation: Chairman

Stephanie L. Lingle has been practicing law since 2008, with a focus on juvenile law, criminal defense, and family law.  She advocates for the safety and well-being of children as a Guardian ad Litem. Before launching Lingle Legal Services, LLC, she was a prosecutor and counsel to agencies overseeing child support and child protective services.. Attorney Lingle holds a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where she won the Hergenroeder Award in Trial Tactics and was captain of the Niagra International Moot Court Team. She studied International Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford. Attorney Lingle earned a Bachelor of Arts, with Honors in the Major, for Political Science and History from Wilson College. She also studied Eastern European History and Literature at Charles University in Prague.. Attorney Lingle has completed alternative dispute resolutation and mediation training through both the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Cleveland Mediation Center.

Spangenberg partner Peter Brodhead has acted as counsel in several broad-based litigation matters, many of which were national in scope. Among these were the Copley Pharmaceutical, Inc. "Albuterol" Products Liability Litigation in which he served as trial counsel, and the Sulzer Hip Prosthesis and Knee Prosthesis Product Liability Litigation in which he served as one of the class counsel.. Peter has also litigated suits involving asbestos, welding fumes and other industrial exposures, and medical device cases such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and breast implants. Recently, he took a leading role in the MRI gadolinium contrast litigation on behalf of clients afflicted with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in both state and federal courts. This activity included extensive participation in the Gadolinium Contrast Agent Product Liability Multi-District Litigation (MDL No. 1909) that was formed to address these cases.. In addition to unsafe pharmaceutical, medical device, and other product liability cases, Peter has handled catastrophic trucking and vehicular collisions, medical negligence, toxic torts arising from hazardous chemicals, civil rights, construction accidents and premises liability, insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and patent infringement.

Serving as the Ohio Regional Coordinating Partner, Larry works closely with the firm’s leadership when contributing to the oversight of offices in Cleveland and Columbus. He was managing partner and CEO of Hahn Loeser for more than eight years. He feels privileged to work with 300+ talented people who are committed to client success. He especially enjoys working with the firm’s younger attorneys, guiding them as they begin to navigate their careers.. Larry serves as a key advisor to executive management at NYSE and Fortune 1000 companies, providing counsel for a wide range of situations and issues, including debtors’ and creditors’ rights, reorganization and bankruptcy, as well as for overall business strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and political developments.. Larry has the ability to get to the essential issues of a situation, achieving exceptional results for clients facing financial distress. He advises clients as if he has a personal stake in the matter, allowing him to diagnose the critical paths to meeting client goals and excelling in debtors’ and creditors’ rights, reorganization and bankruptcy. Clients view him not only as their attorney but as their trusted business advisor, and Larry takes great pride in those relationships.

Represents clients in a broad range of matters, including commercial litigation, real estate and construction matters, complex probate matters such will and trust contests and breach of fiduciary duty cases, class actions, tort cases and appeals. Michael Matasich is particularly focused on representing clients in Medina, Ohio, where he and his family live, and in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, where he has offices. Call Michael Matasich at or email him at

Peter H. Weinberger is Spangenberg Shibley & Liber's managing partner.. Super Lawyers has named him one of the top 10 lawyers in Ohio, and Best Lawyers has named him Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year in Cleveland, Ohio. Peers have voted him as a Best Lawyer and Super Lawyer every year since 2007. These listings are regarded as the legal profession's most respected peer-reviewed publications and serve as guides to legal excellence in the United States.. Pete has also been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Ohio by the American Trial Lawyers Association. Selection is extended to civil plaintiff attorneys by special invitation. Candidates are considered for membership based on superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile in the trial lawyer community.. Pete has successfully handled a wide variety of complex injury and wrongful death cases caused by medical malpractice, defective products, and motor vehicle accidents.. Medical malpractice cases have involved failures to timely diagnose diseases, surgical errors, and birth injuries.. Defective product cases have involved industrial plant explosions, defective insulation products, and defective machinery.. And complex motor vehicle accident cases have involved overloaded trucks, tractor-trailers, and railroad crossings.. As legislative chair of the Ohio Association for Justice, formerly the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, in 2003 and 2004, Pete led the fight against tort reform in the Ohio.. Of note is his involvement in a number of cases that impacted personal injury law in the state of Ohio. Among his most important is the case of Galayda v. Lake Hospital Systems, which struck down as unconstitutional a provision of the 1987 Tort Reform Law that attempted to set a limit on personal injury damages.. He also tried a malpractice case in which, during post-trial proceedings, the judge ruled as unconstitutional:. - legislation passed in 2003 that established caps on pain and suffering damages; and. - legislation passed in 2004 that established caps on punitive damages.. For his efforts, he received the president's award from the Ohio Association for Justice and the Spangenberg Award (named in honor of the founding partner of this law firm) from the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys.. Over the years, a number of professional groups have honored Pete. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, an advocate of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice.. He has also received distinguished service awards from the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Cuyahoga County Bar Association.. Pete is a past president of both the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys. He has lectured extensively on all aspects of personal injury cases and trial practice.

Pete Bergan is involved in all aspects of commercial real estate including financing, sales and acquisitions, development, zoning, leasing, and workouts and foreclosures. He has served as counsel to national and regional lenders on mortgage-backed loan originations for both portfolio lending and loans destined for securitization.. Pete has had the opportunity to represent large national lending groups with an emphasis on capital markets, conduit, and bank financing including mortgage-backed loan originations and securitizations. In his role as counsel to CMBS lenders, he also has had the opportunity to work closely with his clients and assist them in shaping practices and procedures.. Pete has represented investment banks, commercial banks, funds, and insurance companies on a variety of loan transactions for both securitizations and portfolios, including construction loan financings, loan syndications and participations, co-lending and senior/subordinate arrangements, and mezzanine finance. He has been out in the forefront of CMBS 2.0 and has been active in the development and negotiation of form loan documents for CMBS lenders. His experience extends to the workout, restructuring, and foreclosures of both securitized and portfolio commercial mortgage loans, and he has extensive experience working with special servicers.. Pete is a member of the American Bar Association and the Risk Management Association. He has written extensively on the FDIC and real estate loan workouts and foreclosures.