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BMD Attorneys Named for Inclusion as 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Ohio Rising Stars

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BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is proud to announce attorneys JUSTIN M. ALABURDA (Construction Litigation) RICHARD W. BURKE (Estate and Probate), DURIYA DHINOJWALA (Immigration: Business), MATTHEW R. DUNCAN (Business Litigation), ROBERT A. HAGER (Construction Litigation), and DAVID J. HRINA (Business/Corporate) have been selected for inclusion to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers in their respective area of practice. 

BMD’s 2023 Rising Stars include: MONICA B. ANDRESS (Employment & Labor), MATHEW E. DONEY (Business Litigation), KYLE A. JOHNSON (Business Litigation), CASSANDRA L. MANNA (Estate & Probate) ALEX J. McCALLION (Business Litigation), CHRISTOPHER J. MEAGER (State/Local/Muni Law), DANIEL J. RUDARY (Business Litigation), and ASHLEY B. WATSON (Health Care).

The Super Lawyers selection process evaluates lawyers based upon multiple criteria, including professional achievement and peer recognition; honors and awards; firm and bar involvement and leadership; scholarship and professional writings; community service and pro bono activities; and other outstanding achievements.  Rising Stars are top up-and-coming attorneys who are no more than 40 years old or who have been practicing for no more than 10 years.

Only five percent of Ohio lawyers are chosen as Ohio Super Lawyers and no more than 2.5 percent in the state are recognized as Rising Stars.

Learn more by visiting Super Lawyers here.


BMD Announces Ed Brown Promoted to Partner

Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce Attorney Edward J. Brown has been promoted to Partner, effective December 1, 2024.

BMD Partner Bryan Meek Named to Crain's 2024 40 Under 40

BMD Partner and Labor & Employment Co-Chair Bryan Meek has been named to Crain's Cleveland Business 2024 40 Under 40 list. With nearly a decade at BMD, Bryan's journey began as a law clerk and quickly led to his promotion to Partner. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, he launched the Employment Law After Hours podcast, which now has over 1,400 subscribers. Through this podcast, Bryan offers valuable insights on legal issues, making complex topics more accessible to listeners.

HIGHLAND COUNTY PRESS: Ohio State Bar Foundation honors 2024 Award Recipients

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) proudly recognized the exceptional contributions of attorneys and organizations at the 2024 All Rise Annual Awards Celebration, held Oct. 25 at The Fives in Columbus. This annual event celebrates those who have made a significant impact in communities across Ohio, showcasing the vital role of the legal profession in fostering positive change. BMD Of Counsel Scott P. Sandrock was recognized with the Ramey Award.

NAMAS | Insurance Discrimination - Against the Provider

Insurance discrimination can go beyond protected classes, such as race, national origin, sex, or religion. It can include discrimination against certain providers. The Affordable Care Act prohibits this type of discrimination by insurers when the provider is acting within the scope of their licensure. Once a proposed rule to implement this protection is in place, there could be wide-reaching reimbursement implications.

BMD Named to the 2025 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is recognized among the leading law firms in the nation according to the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms." The firm is recognized in the metropolitan areas of Akron, Cleveland, Fort Myers (Bonita Springs office), Jacksonville, and Orlando.