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Brennan Manna & Diamond Attorneys Featured in The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch™ 2023 Report

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(Akron, OH) August 19, 2022 — Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce 17 BMD attorneys have been voted by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch in America™. Best Lawyers, publisher of The Best Lawyers in America© report, conducts extensive surveys of attorneys across the country to create annual peer-reviewed lists of distinguished attorneys deemed representative of the gold standard in law practice. The goal is to publish the list for the benefit of individuals seeking the best attorney in their respective practice area. 

According to Best Lawyers, only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The list represents 150 different practice areas and includes 10 Best Lawyers in America© and seven Ones to Watch™ from the BMD firm. The Best Lawyer distinction is awarded based on experience and Ones to Watch identifies rising stars in practice.  Brennan Manna & Diamond proudly recognizes our Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch™ for 2023.

Visit attorney profiles:
Best Lawyers in America© - Richard W. BurkeJohn N. ChildsRobert A. HagerDavid J. HrinaMichael A. SteelAmanda L. WaeschLee S. Walko, Donna M. FlammangKathryn E. Hickner, Jeffrey C. Miller

Ones to Watch™ - Mathew E. Doney, Victoria L. Ferrise, Bryan Meek, Daniel J. Rudary, Ashley B. Watson, Alex J. McCallion, Cassandra L. Manna

Holy Toledo! Claims Waived Under Article 8

In a February 2, 2016 decision, the Tenth District Court of Appeals in Franklin County affirmed the Court of Claims and upheld the decision to deny an electrical contractor’s claims against the University of Toledo because they were not timely asserted.

Board of Nursing Investigations: Survival Tips

One of the most sensitive relationships an advanced practice nurse (APN) holds in Ohio is with the Ohio Board of Nursing (“Board”). The Board holds regulatory authority over all Ohio licensed and certified APNs, registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and, most recently, dialysis technicians. It exists solely to enforce laws and rules that regulate the nursing profession in Ohio, and its top priorities are to efficiently license nurses in Ohio and to protect Ohio patients from dangerous practitioners. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in disciplinary actions pursued by Ohio’s licensing boards, including the Ohio Board of Nursing. Between 2009 and 2011, the Board received 7,726 complaints including those related to substandard practice, drug theft, substance abuse, and patient abuse. Further, the approximately 2,503 licensees and certificate holders who were disciplined were assigned to Board staff for monitoring in 2010.

Brunell Chapter 11 ‘sign of the times’

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization isn’t the first, and very likely won’t be the last, higher-income person seeking protection from creditors.

River health rates high on new Jacksonville City Council president’s list

River health rates high on new Jacksonville City Council president’s list Jack Webb said his year as Jacksonville City Council president will focus on the health of the St. Johns River, fiscal reform and revising the city charter. Webb acknowledged during his installation speech Thursday that leading the council through another tough financial year will be a challenge. “This is one of, if not, the most difficult times to be a public servant,” he said.

Changing Employers? Keep Your Tail Covered!

A common question regarding employment, and particularly changes in employment, revolves around the idea of tail insurance coverage. As such, this issue’s legal column explores what tail coverage is, why you need it, and who pays for it.