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Twenty-Nine BMD Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch®

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August 17, 2023

Brennan, Manna & Diamond is pleased to announce that twenty-nine BMD attorneys are recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and The Best Lawyers: 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 Best Lawyers in America® list highlights established lawyers from 150 different practice areas while The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America features lawyers who are in the earlier stages of their careers. This year, The Best Lawyers in America® list includes twenty-one BMD attorneys and the Ones to Watch® in America list includes eight. Brennan, Manna & Diamond proudly recognizes our 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® in America recipients.

The Best Lawyers in America® (L to R): Richard Burke, Jason Butterworth, John Childs, Donald Davis, Donna Flammang, Blake Gerney, Robert Hager, Matthew Heinle, Kathryn Hickner, David Hrina, Matthew Jackson, Kyle Johnson, Joshua La Bouef, J. Brock McClane, Adrian Ribovich, Scott Sandrock, Jeana Singleton, Nathaniel Sinn, Michael Steel, Amanda Waesch, Lee Walko

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (L to R): Mathew Doney, Victoria Ferrise, Cassandra Manna, Alex McCallion, Bryan Meek, Abigail Peabody, Daniel Rudary, Ashley Watson

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BMD Names Kirk Roessler Cleveland Office Managing Partner

January 10, 2025Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) announces Kirk Roessler as the new Office Managing Partner of its Cleveland office. With over 35 years of experience in corporate, real estate, and commercial finance law, Kirk joined BMD in 2024 and brings a proven commitment to serving small and mid-sized businesses, emerging enterprises, and financial institutions. Former Managing Partner Kate Hickner, who led the Cleveland office for two years, expressed confidence in Kirk’s leadership as she continues to expand her healthcare practice. BMD celebrates this transition as part of its ongoing commitment to growth and excellence.News Article

BMD Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

January 6, 2025Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Founded in Akron, Ohio, in 2000, the firm has grown from seven attorneys to nearly 100, with offices across Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan. BMD continues to deliver innovative legal solutions guided by its core values: Clients First, Business Family, and Entrepreneurship.News Article

BMD Announces Ed Brown Promoted to Partner

December 11, 2024Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce Attorney Edward J. Brown has been promoted to Partner, effective December 1, 2024.News Article

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

November 18, 2024BMD 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.News Article

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

November 11, 2024The 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.
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