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I have lived and worked in the Cincinnati area my entire life.  Raised in Montgomery, I graduated from Sycamore High School in 1992.  I then went to the University of Florida and graduated with a degree in Advertising in 1996.. Despite loving the weather, I missed Cincinnati and returned to get married and start a family.  My wife and I have two children who both attend Lakota Schools.. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati School of Law and have practiced Criminal Law and Domestic Relations since 2004.  I recently moved my office to Pendeleton Square in order to help with the revitalization of Over-The-Rhine.

I have a passion for family law, and I now devote my practice exclusively to domestic relations issues. My experience in mediation, settlement negotiations, and litigation allows me to provide my clients with an array of options to resolve their legal issues. I practice in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio.. My relationships with my clients are very important to me, and my goal is to build a foundation of trust between us. I understand that my clients are often going through the most difficult time of their lives when they come to me. I am committed to fully listening to my clients and assessing their entire situation. I will provide honest and comprehensive advice, so that my clients can evaluate their options and make the decisions that are right for their families. Many times, it is best to reach a resolution outside of court, so that the parties can create their own agreement. But if settlement is not an option, I am prepared to advocate for my clients in the courtroom.

I am passionate about family law because it gives me the opportunity to work directly with clients and to help them through this very difficult time in their lives.  I enjoy using alternative dispute resolution methods and complex problem solving to develop creative solutions to meet my clients’ goals.  I have seen success advocating for my clients both inside and outside of the courtroom.

I am licensed in Ohio and Kentucky.  I am a member of the American Association of Justice, Kentucky Justice Association, Ohio Association for Justice, Northern Kentucky Bar Association (chair of Tort section), Ohio Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Inns of Court (Stewart Potter), Cincinnati Bar Association, Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association (trustee).

I am currently a partner with the Law Offices of  Crehan & Thumann, LLC.  My legal practice focuses  on Criminal Defense, DUI/OVI Defense, Personal Injury and general litigation.. I have successfully handled cases in most Southern Ohio County Mayors, Municipal, and Common Pleas Courts; as  well as the Commonwealth of Kentucky's District , Circuit and Federal Courts.. I have held the position of Special Prosecutor in the City of Mason, Ohio and City of Hamilton, Ohio Municipal Courts.. In addition to my formal education, I have received specialized training regarding DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and qualified by the NHTSA & IACP.. I have also been qualified by the Supreme Court of Ohio to represent indigent defendants accused of Capital Murder/Death Penalty.. I am license to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

I am currently a managing partner with Santen & Hughes and I specialize my practice in business law and commercial litigation.  I work closely with owners of privately held businesses concerning contracts, sales transactions, buying/selling businesses, debtor/creditor rights, and estate planning.  I have extensive experience in handling a wide variety of civil litigation, in all state and federal courts, including contract disputes, construction, real estate, probate, employment, shareholder/partner disputes and collections.  My practice involves significant representation of debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization cases.. I am involved in numerous non-profit community organizations, including being Chair of the Board of Directors for the Corporation for Findlay Market, which operates Ohio's oldest public market.  In 2003, I was awarded the John W. Warrington Community Service Award by the Cincinnati Bar Association for extraordinary volunteer community service.

I am an OSBA Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law representing employers exclusively in the private and public sector.  I have been chosen as one of the top 50 women lawyers in Ohio and one of the top 25 in Cincinnati by Super Lawyers since 2011.

I advocate on behalf of small businesses, professionals, and individuals in high-stakes litigation, employment, and business disputes. I provide peace of mind through estate and business planning. I emphasize aggressive advocacy, diligent client communication, and creative problem-solving. Let’s solve your dispute in a cost-effective and efficient manner.. I primarily practice in the areas of:. I'm admitted to practice in:. I both live and practice in Over-the-Rhine, the historic neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati, with my office dog, Ramona.

Erin Heidrich graduated summa cum laude from Chase College of Law. At Chase, Erin was a senior articles editor of the Northern Kentucky Law Review, co-chair of the Chase Public Interest Law Group, and a member of the arbitration team. Before law school, Erin was a high school English teacher. As a law student, she was an Americorps JD clerk at the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, where she researched racially-motivated school discipline and worked on a multi-plaintiff civil rights case against a large Cincinnati school district. In her final year of law school, Erin was a student clinician at the Children’s Law Center in Covington, KY, where she helped represent children in school, delinquency, and family matters. Since joining Freking Myers & Reul, Erin has represented children and parents in school discipline, discrimination, and special education matters.  She has also represented employees in all areas of employment law.

Ed O'Connell is an experienced trial attorney who has handled hundreds of disputes in federal and state courts throughout Ohio and Kentucky. He focuses primarily on litigation resolving complex cases of serious injury or death. He also handles disputes in the areas of employment, business, construction, insurance defense, products liability, environmental, and domestic relations. He has mediated or arbitrated numerous civil matters and has served as attorney for numerous participants.. Jed's experience as a trial attorney, has also allowed him to learn to be an effective mediator, the art of helping people stay out of the courtroom. This is an area Jed is especially interested in growing to continue to help his clients control the costs related with litigating cases in the courtroom.. Jed is licensed to practce in the following states and courts:. Jed's practice areas include:. Ed lives in Cincinnati, Ohio and is involved in his local community, volunteering with his church and local community association.. I invite you to contact me. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include any confidential information in your communications. I encourage you to visit my website or call me at. Thank you for reaching out to me.

Dominic Donovan is GAL Counsel in the Guardian ad Litem Division of the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office.. Mr. Donovan began his legal career as a law clerk at The Children’s Law Center in Covington, Kentucky. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Donovan assisted counsel in the representation of criminal defendants in capital cases. Prior to joining the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Donovan established a solo legal practice with an emphasis on Guardian ad Litem representation.. As GAL Counsel, Mr. Donovan represents children’s best interests in Dependency Court cases where abuse, neglect, or dependency is alleged. Additionally, Mr. Donovan is a parent surrogate for children on his caseload that require special education services

Depending on when and where you know him from, Chuck Rust answers to Chuck, Charlie, or Charles. He is an associate with the litigation practice group at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker. His practice is diverse and has included general litigation, business disputes, real estate, employment law and restrictive covenants, appellate issues, and eminent domain. Admitted in both Ohio and Kentucky, Chuck is intentional about having variety in his practice and enjoys learning new things on a daily basis.. Born and raised in Northern Kentucky, Chuck graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2013. He went on to study law at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2017. During his time at Chase, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, was a member of the National Arbitration Team, and was part of the inaugural class of the W. Bruce Lunsford Academy for Law, Business, and Technology Honors Program.. Before joining RKPT, Chuck handled a wide array of cases in both state and federal courts and consistently obtained positive results for his clients. He approaches his practice with intellectual curiosity and strives to exceed his clients’ expectations. The most satisfying part of his practice is getting to dig deep and become an expert on unexpected topics.. Chuck resides in Alexandria, Kentucky with his wife and young daughter and spends his free time with family, honing his cooking skills, or exercising.

Cory D. Britt is an associate in the litigation practice group at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson and Tucker. His practice focuses primarily in the area of personal injury litigation. Having previously worked for both an insurance defense firm and a personal injury firm, Cory has gained a unique perspective on the strategies used in litigating catastrophic injury cases. Cory has tried numerous cases to verdict and regularly appears in trial courts, appellate courts, and probate courts throughout Ohio and Kentucky.. Cory was named an Ohio Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 based on peer recognition and professional achievement.. Raised nearby in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Cory graduated from Asbury University in 2010, and from the Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2013. Cory was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Ohio in 2013 and in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2014.. Mr. Britt is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cincinnati Bar Association, the Southwestern Ohio Trial Lawyers Association, the Kentucky Association for Justice, and the Ohio Association for Justice.

Cincinnati native Brad J. Groene is a compassionate and industrious legal advocate who has been practicing law in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area for five years. Brad’s sole practice areas comprise criminal defense, OVI / DUI and traffic offenses. He has successfully represented clients charged with a wide range of offenses ranging from minor misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases.. Brad received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University in 2005 and his juris doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2008.. Brad is a selfless and compassionate attorney who practices law because he truly believes in making a difference in the lives of his clients. He passionately believes in the importance of providing stellar, highly effective legal representation for all of his clients so that the charges and penalties they face will not have dire, life-changing consequences on their jobs, families, and futures. He is committed to fighting vigorously and tirelessly for every aspect of a client’s case in order to provide each client the justice that they deserve.. For Brad, clients come first. It is of paramount importance that each client has a personalized experience rather than feel like a number. He gives his personal cell phone number to clients and makes himself available on a 24/7 basis so that they are able to reach him whenever they need. He understands the urgency of answering questions quickly and promptly, as it is understandable a client’s liberties and privileges are at stake.. Brad’s interest in becoming an attorney was initially piqued in college when he took a business law class. This class opened his eyes to the law, as he enjoyed learning about the finer details as well as bigger picture of the legal profession. Little did he know that his interest in business law would develop into a criminal law career.. After college Brad attended law school, where he continued to broaden his legal, intellectual, as well as practical skills. It was during law school where his experience in the criminal system began, while interning full time at the Hamilton County Public Defender’s office. He learned the complexities of the criminal justice system and handled actual cases in Hamilton County.. Following law school, Brad continued to gain more experience in the criminal arena. He has successfully defended clients facing all kinds of criminal charges from drug offenses to OVI / DUIs to domestic violence offenses. Specifically, he has won numerous bench trials in front of judges, argued cases in front of all of the local prosecutors, and has truly gained an understanding for effectively handling a criminal defense case.. Brad is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in Ohio as well as Kentucky. He is certified and trained by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration to perform field sobriety tests that law enforcement typically conduct. He also participates in speaking engagements at the Wellness Certified Driver Intervention Program to discuss OVI / DUI law.

Cincinnati divorce attorney Kyra M. Raimey always has been fascinated with people and how they relate to one another, including in a divorce matter.. Since 2003, Ms. Raimey’s practice has been devoted to family law as this is the area of law she is most passionate about and where her gifts are best utilized. She enjoys building a rapport with her client and knowing she is helping someone through potentially the most difficult time in his or her life with compassion, knowledge, and excellence.. Although Ms. Raimey has a calm and caring demeanor, she doesn’t hesitate to be aggressive if that is what is in her client’s best interests.. “I know this is a difficult time in your life and I am here to help you through it with the least amount of damage to you and your children,” she said. “We are partners in this process and I will represent you to the best of my ability.. “You are in good hands.”

Carson A. Rothfuss joined Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker in 2022, where he represents clients in residential and commercial real estate matters. Carson takes a methodical approach to real estate transactions while remaining flexible and goal-oriented as he works to meet or exceed his clients’ expectations. His clients appreciate that he is a conscientious and diligent attorney who treats their legal matters like his own.. Carson approaches every real estate transaction with tenacity and attention to detail. He enjoys the independent nature of working in real estate law but is also happy to work as part of larger team in the service of the goals and objectives of his clients.. Before joining RKPT, Carson represented many of the nation’s largest lenders and financial institutions as a creditor’s rights attorney. He also has experience as a business process analyst. Carson first identified his passion for real estate while working for a title company. He then decided to attend law school to follow the family tradition. His father, brother, and sister are all attorneys.. Carson currently resides in Anderson Township with his wife and two children. When he is not working, you can find him coaching youth sports as a volunteer with Anderson Youth Football and a coach in the Flying Squirrels basketball program. He also enjoys golf and skiing and is a proud fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals.

Brenon R. Russell joined Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker in 2024, where he focuses his practice on personal planning, estate planning, and trust and estate administration, with a particular emphasis on elder law and taxable estate planning. Before joining RKPT, Brenon worked at a large local firm, smaller firms in Central Ohio and as a federal judicial clerk for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.. Brenon takes a client-centric approach to practicing law. He invests time early on in a relationship to fully understand his client’s goals and builds options to achieve those goals. Then, he works with the client to prepare a plan that will best serve their unique needs. Whether helping a high net-worth family minimize estate tax liability or helping a family plan for current or future options for long-term care, his goal is to maximize savings, plan for the future, and pass on a legacy to future generations. Brenon’s clients find that he is empathetic, can connect with anyone, and is honored to help families find creative solutions to complex problems they thought were unsolvable. He can ease tension in a challenging situation and help clients minimize the stress that may come with discussing and making decisions about planning for the later stages of life.. Family is the center of Brenon’s world. He and his wife had three children in the space of four years, and all their names, including the family dog Bernard, begin with the letter “B.” When he is not working, you can find Brenon watching or playing just about any sport, supporting the Conner High School Baseball team and Thomas More University, and attending and serving at Seven Hills Church. He also spends much of his time with his huge extended family, usually on a golf course or anywhere he can enjoy a sip or two of bourbon.

Bob Buechner is a Cincinnati attorney, financial consultant, author and speaker with over 30 years experience in the estate planning area. He focuses his legal practice on creating value for his clients by assisting with tax savings, wealth building, and asset protection. Bob has also been very involved in corporate law matters and has been the leading attorney in some very significant business acquisitions and sales. Bob is licensed to practice in Ohio, Florida and Kentucky and in the United States Tax Court.His practice areas include: - Estate planning,- Tax planning,- Elder Law,- Business and Corporate Law, - Probate, and - Charitable Giving.Specialties: Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.. Bob is active in his community and coaches basketball at a local high school, teaching diversity and leadership skills to his players.. I invite you to contact me. Contacting me does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include any confidential information in your communications. I encourage you to visit my website or call me at. Thank you for reaching out to me.

Before starting my own practice, I spent my first years as an attorney negotiating large contracts for the government. As you can imagine, the experience I acquired during these high-pressure, multimillion-dollar negotiations is invaluable in my current practice.. However, whether I resolve your case at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, I will do everything in my power to help get you the best results possible.

Attorney Raymond Piening joined the Law Offices of Arnold S. Levine in September 2013. Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, Raymond is proud to serve the legal needs of his hometown. Prior to joining the firm, Raymond worked as an insurance adjuster, defending personal injury claims for a Fortune 500 company. During law school, Raymond clerked for both the Hamilton County Public Defender's Office and for the Butler County Prosecutor's Office. A 2012 graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Raymond is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.

Andy's practice is concentrated in corporate, real estate, health care and finance law. Andy handles a variety of matters including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, commercial real estate, financing transactions and business organization and succession planning.He also represents a number of health care providers in such areas as sales of physician practices to hospitals, establishment of ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers and other ancillary service providers, managed care contracting, and regulatory compliance.. Andy is listed in Woodward/White's Best Lawyers in America® and has been recognized multiple times by Law & Politics Media, Inc., as an Ohio Super Lawyer®.. Active in a number of community organizations, Andy is a member of the Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, serves as a member of its Executive Committee and chairs its Audit Committee and New Way Forward Implementation Task Force. Andy is also President-Elect of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, in addition to being a member of its Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. Andy is a Past President of the Isaac M. Wise Temple and formerly served on the Board of Hillel at the University of Cincinnati.. Andy enjoys golf, tennis, playing guitar in a band, and travel.

Andrew C. Emmert is a partner in the real estate, corporate and business organizations and taxation practice groups at DBL Law. Mr. Emmert provides general counsel services to individuals and privately-held businesses in a wide range of industries, and to real estate owners, investors, tenants and developers.. Drew concentrates his practice in general business matters, real estate and construction, probate, estate planning and intellectual property matters. His business practice focuses on all aspects of corporate, limited liability company and partnership law, including purchases and sales of businesses, business entity selection and formation, financing arrangements, contracts, commercial transactions, employment law and business succession planning. Clients benefit from Drew’s years of work experience in the financial markets, commercial lending and securities brokerage, as well as, his undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance.. Drew’s real estate practice focuses on acquisition, development and sales of commercial real property, including retail, multi-family, office and industrial projects. He has extensive experience in all real estate transactions, leasing, sale-leaseback transactions, tax deferred 1031 exchanges, cell tower easements for monopole and rooftop installations, zoning, construction contracts and challenges to real estate tax valuations.. Drew has successfully lowered clients’ real estate tax bills by challenging property valuations for residential and commercial properties, including retail shopping centers and strip centers, office buildings, hotels, manufacturing plants, distribution warehouses, parking garages and mobile home parks.. In 2007, Drew became a Board Certified Specialist in Business, Commercial and Industrial Real Property Law by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). Also in 2007, Drew was appointed by the President of the OSBA to the Real Property Law Specialty Board. He was recently appointed to his second term on the Real Property Law Specialty Board, which is charged with identifying the competency areas for real estate specialists, review and approval of test applicants and preparation and administration of exams to lawyers seeking real estate specialist certification.. Drew’s Intellectual Property practice focuses on trademark registration and conflicts, as well as copyright law and licensing.. Drew is AV Peer Review Rated, the highest rating given to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell, and has held this rating since 1998, his first year of eligibility.

Alexander Foxx thinks that lawyers should make clients’ lives easier. Lawyers are, in large part, in the customer service industry. He thinks that it is an attorney’s job to help a client sleep better at night, whether that means quietly handling litigation, quickly drafting a contract, or even discussing a personal matter.. Alexander joined Santen & Hughes immediately following law school and focuses on business law, on both the litigation and transactional side, but is happy to talk with his clients about anything.. This is not to say he has always been a lawyer. Before attending the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Alexander worked as an internal auditor at a locally-based national bank, where he became licensed as a CPA.. Alexander is a proud graduate of Xavier University where he delivered the valediction and was the John A. Elet, S.J., Scholar.. In his spare time, he is a voracious pleasure reader.

Alan, an accomplished intellectual property and information technology attorney, provides clients with pragmatic legal and business advice. A go-to lawyer for information technology transactions with over 30 years of experience, Alan helps clients achieve business objectives by reviewing, negotiating, and drafting IT contracts. Having represented numerous vendors and end-users alike, he is able to bring an appreciation of both perspectives to the table to achieve win-win solutions. Alan provides practical legal and business counseling on IT transactions and creative approaches to protecting and advancing his clients’ interests.. With significant experience in technology development and commercialization, including licensing and technology transfers, cloud computing, e-commerce, website development and hosting, security and privacy, Alan assists clients in IP protection and trademark and copyright registration and prosecution. He provides consultation and strategic planning in the areas of business entity formation and funding, mergers and acquisitions, international transactions, and product acquisition and distribution.. Alan’s motto is “Taking the business approach to legal issues, not the legal approach to business issues!”. Alan and his wife, Jann, live in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. They have four children, and one grandchild. He is active in his church, serving his parish as a commissioned lay pastoral minister, and participating in and facilitating various parish activities. He coaches his youngest son's soccer team. Alan is also a Trustee and President of Franciscans Network, a nonprofit corporation that supports Franciscans and other men and women who work to promote and protect human rights throughout the world. He is a member of the Christian Legal Society, the International Technology Law Association, the Cincinnati Intellectual Property Law Association, and The Circuit-Cincinnati's Digital Connection. He serves on the Advisory Board for UpTech, Inc. (an informatics business accelerator), the Dean's Advisory Board for the College of Informatics of Northern Kentucky University, and the Board of Advisors for the Transactional Law Practice Center of Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law.. See more at: #?t=overview

Ahmed Hassan has fought for the rights of personal injury victims since 2010. He serves clients throughout the Cincinnati metro with Gregory S. Young Co., LPA.