Dennison Business Lawyers

A highly regarded litigator, John H. Phillips is the founder of the Phillips Law Firm, Inc. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, he provides representation to individual and business clients throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice before all Ohio and Minnesota state courts, Mr. Phillips is also admitted to practice before several federal trial and appellate courts.

Mr. Phillips devotes a significant portion of his practice to business litigation. The types of cases that he has handled in this regard have included trade secret misappropriation, contract breaches, partner and shareholder actions, and purchase and sale disputes. Mr. Phillips also has extensive...

Bradley Clark is a Kentucky cannabis business lawyer with over fifteen years of experience starting businesses and helping those that have run afoul of the law. He first started as a state court public defender in the city of Lexington and then transitioned as an appointed counsel in death penalty cases. For the last ten years in private practice he has advised businesses and individuals under investigation for wrongdoing. Attorney Brad received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and attended law school at the University of Kentucky. He helped hundreds of applicants in the Kentucky Medical Marijuana Lottery of...

I have been in private practice for 48 years on an uninterrupted basis. I focus primarily in Employment Law and Civil Rights cases. I have extensive experience in litigation and in appellate cases. I have appeared before the United States Supreme Court and was able to obtain a successful reversal in the case of Breininger v. Sheet Metal Workers Union, 493 U.S. 67 (1989). I work very hard for my clients and devote long hours on each client's behalf in complex cases. I am a native of Toledo and my wife of 41 years, Karen, is a retired long time...

Helping families avoid unnecessary risks and plan for success. As an attorney with the law firm of CMRS Law, Elliott’s focus is on Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Probate, and Business law in Cincinnati, Ohio. Estate Planning services include drafting a Will, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Living Trust, Irrevocable Trust, and other inheritance documents. These services also pertain to Elder law and addressing questions on Medicaid and probate avoidance. As a Cincinnati Probate Lawyer Elliott Stapleton supports clients during the Estate Administration process. This includes filing Estate Tax returns, advising on asset distributions, and Will contest disputes. Elliott Stapleton also advises business...

Daryle C. Tibbs is a proud graduate of William Mason High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Miami University in 2006, her master's degree from Xavier University in 2007, and her juris doctor from Capital University in 2010. Daryle C. Tibbs received her Ohio license in May 2010 and her Kentucky license in May 2016.

Aaron B. Epling operates Epling Law Office, LLC; serving all of Ohio and limited primarily to estate planning and probate law. He routinely assists clients in the orderly and tax efficient transfer of wealth during life and after death by preparing all related estate planning documents; representing fiduciaries of trusts, decedent’s estates and guardianships; planning for incapacity and elder concerns; planning for employee benefits; planning charitable gifts; and handling tax controversy and fiduciary litigation. Aaron resides in Hilliard, Ohio with his wife, Tiffany, and three girls. He is an avid golfer and racquetball player and he enjoys...

Joe is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, and is a member of the Toledo Bar Association, the Ottawa County Bar Association, the Lucas County Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. He serves on the Toledo Bar Association's Technology Committee and Newsletter Committee. Joe frequently presents to various groups in the Northwest Ohio region on technology topics relevant to the legal profession, is a contributing columnist for the TBA Newsletter writing articles on using technology in the legal profession, provides technology support for the Northwest Ohio legal community through Pileus Legal Technology, LLC, and...

Craig Matthews has provided exceptional legal services since 1978 to clients in the area of Dayton, Ohio and throughout the United States. Craig Matthews and his lawyer associates have successfully sued and aggressively defended lawsuits involving sexual harassment, elder fraud, employment termination, toxic mold and mildew, and construction defects. Craig Matthews also has negotiated business and employment contracts and created estate plans to smooth the way for successful transitions.

James A. Dearie has been a practicing attorney since 1993.  He has represented clients in civil, criminal, and traffic cases at all levels of the Ohio court system, including the Ohio Supreme Court.   He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jim was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  In 1990, he graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a BA in Economics.  In 1993, he graduated with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law.  After graduating law school,...

When a legal problem is costing you time, money, or peace of mind, you need someone who can cut through the noise and fix it. That’s what Jim Langendorf does. Whether you’re an employee who’s been treated unfairly, a business owner stuck in a dispute, or an investor trying to make a deal work, Jim helps you get unstuck. He’s spent over two decades solving problems like: Recovering unpaid wages and holding companies accountable for violations of employment law Helping people return to work—or get compensated—after illegal firings or FMLA violations Navigating business breakups, vendor disputes, and complex contract issues Guiding executive hires and exits with...

For over 20 years Paul has helped individuals and businesses with a variety of personal and business transactions. Individuals come to Paul for assistance with wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and residential real estate transactions, while his business clients utilize his experience to provide guidance with business strategy, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, trademarks, corporate governance, and licensing. Many of Paul’s business clients see him as their outside general counsel.

Prior to joining Phillips Law Firm, Inc. Paul served as the Vice President and General Counsel for two privately held companies and as the Director of Estate and Business...

Possessing extensive experience in both business transactions and counseling as well as a variety of civil litigation matters, Ryan J. McGraw is an attorney at Rittgers & Rittgers, Attorneys at Law. Located in Lebanon, Ohio, he provides representation to companies and individuals throughout the state where he was born and raised, and he is admitted to practice before all Ohio state courts.

Part of Ryan's business practice involves his representation of entrepreneurs who are starting a new venture. In this regard, he advises them as to the most appropriate form of legal entity that the business should operate under, and he...

Anthony B. Holman is an attorney at the Philips Law Firm. From the firm's offices in Cincinnati, he focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, representing businesses and individuals throughout the greater metropolitan area. Admitted to practice in Ohio since 2008, Mr. Holman is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Raised in Cincinnati, Mr. Holman has extensive experience in representing clients who are involved in contract disputes and other types of business issues. His background also encompasses intellectual property and commercial real estate matters, and a portion of his practice includes personal...

Janet G. Abaray acts as managing shareholder for the Cincinnati Ohio office of Burg Simpson. She has litigated extensively in the area of pharmaceutical products liability and represents plaintiffs in employment, insurance and contract disputes. She was appointed Co-Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs in the Depakote Products Liability Cases (SDIll); served as Science Co-Chair in the Yasmin MDL (SDIll); member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Heparin MDL (NDOH); appointed National Co-Lead Counsel in the Orthro Evra MDL (NDOH), and served as National Liaison Counsel for the Ephedra MDL (SDNY) She also served as Chair of the...

Why Choose This Firm?
For this law firm, going the extra mile for a client is a given. But here are SEVEN other ways that this firm stands out:

1. Mr. Bergmann brings more than thirty years of knowledge and experience to his handling of each client's legal matter.

2. Mr. Bergmann provides outstanding legal service for a reasonable fee.

3. The firm's staff are welcoming and helpful, from the scheduling of a client’s appointment through the conclusion of the matter.

4. Mr. Bergmann works with each client directly throughout the handling of the client’s legal matter. A client is never handed off...

In 24 years of appellate practice, I have succeeded in securing reversal of the trial court's decision in 45.0% of all direct appeal cases, compared to the national federal appellate court average of 7.3% for all cases in 2014.

ESTATE PLANNING/PROBATE Creating a will or trust is crucial for most individuals, and Hoffer Law is here to help. Our firm routinely drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and transfer on death deeds. If a loved one or spouse passes away without a will or trust, Hoffer Law can provide guidance on determining inheritance and navigating the Probate Court process. CORPORATE AND SMALL BUSINESS Hoffer Law, LLC is passionate about representing both individuals and businesses in legal disputes and litigation. With a history of securing significant judgment awards and presenting successful defenses, our firm is dedicated to vigorously protecting your rights in areas...