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REPOST: Brennan Manna Diamond Grows Cleveland Office/Adds Practice Area

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Our newest Cleveland attorneys recently sat down with Sherry Karabin of Akron Legal News to share their unique backgrounds, experiences, and visions for the future at BMD. In this insightful interview, they delve into their diverse practice areas - from estate planning and corporate real estate to the cutting-edge field of esports law.

Explore how these talented individuals are shaping the future of our firm and making a significant impact on the legal community. Read the full interview here to gain deeper insights into their professional journeys and the value they bring to BMD. 

Originally published by Sherry Karabin in Akron Legal News on August 23, 2024.

Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) recently added five attorneys to its Cleveland office and established a new esports, media and entertainment law practice area.

Members Scott A. Norcross, Shelly LaSalvia, Kirk Roessler and Michael Sneeringer and partner Paige Rabatin all started at the firm in 2024. 

Kate Hickner, managing partner of the Cleveland office, said the recent additions are part of an ongoing expansion effort. “About two years ago, we built out an expanded new space in Cleveland, which is gorgeous,” said Hickner. “The office is always on the lookout for attorneys who are business-minded and have an entrepreneurial spirit.”

She said the attorneys are “not only skilled advisors and strong advocates but are also genuinely kind people making a positive impact within our community.”

Read the full article here. 


FTC Supports Retiring the Ohio APRN Collaborative Agreement

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BMD Congratulates 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars

BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is proud to announce RICHARD W. BURKE (Estate Planning and Probate),HAMILTON DeSAUSSURE, JR. (Business Litigation), ROBERT A. HAGER (Construction Litigation), DAVID J. HRINA (Business/Corporate), MICHAEL A. STEEL (Bankruptcy, Business) and RICHARD L. WILLIGER (Workers’ Compensation) have been selected as 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers by Law and Politics magazine, Northern Ohio Live magazine, and Cincinnati Magazine in their respective area of practice. BMD’s 2020 Rising Stars include: JUSTIN M. ALABURDA (Business Litigation), KYLE A. JOHNSON (Business Litigation), ALEX J. McCALLION (Business Litigation), CHRISTOPHER J. MEAGER (State/Local/Muni Law), BRANDON T. PAULEY (Business/Corporate) and DANIEL J. RUDARY (Business Litigation)

Ohio's "One Bite" Program Changes

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Jury Awards Care Center $225,000

Congratulations to Scott Sandrock on the jury verdict in favor of our client. The verdict stems from the lawsuit filed on behalf of our client against Spectrum Cable for fraud in connection with business services. The jury awarded Plaintiff $22,000 for compensatory damages, plus $225,000 in punitive damages and recovery of attorney fees in favor of our client.

BMD Beefs Up its Attorney Force with 7 New Hires

Founded in 2000 by three entrepreneurial and business-minded attorneys to provide a legal platform for companies and entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industries, Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) has been in growth mode ever since. The firm, which began in Akron with just seven attorneys, now has three Ohio and two Florida offices as well as an international location in Shanghai, China through a joint venture with the law firm Jade & Fountain. BMD recently added seven more lawyers, six who are located in the Akron office.