34 Ulmer & Berne LLP Attorneys Chosen as Ohio Super Lawyers for 2007.

CLEVELAND -- Ulmer & Berne LLP, a major Ohio-based law firm with four offices throughout the Midwest, announced today that 34 of its attorneys have been selected as Ohio Super Lawyers for 2007. Michael N. Ungar received special recognition as one of the Top 10 attorneys in the state of Ohio for his business litigation work. Three other Ulmer & Berne attorneys, Thomas H. Barnard, Marvin L. Karp, and Frederick N. Widen were recognized as Top 100 attorneys in the state of Ohio and Top 50 attorneys in Cleveland. Stephanie Dutchess Trudeau was recognized as one of the Top 50 women attorneys in the state of Ohio and one of the Top 25 women attorneys in Cleveland.

The annual statewide list will be published in the January 2007 issue of Cincinnati Magazine, Northern Ohio Live magazine and in Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. Ohio Super Lawyers showcases outstanding lawyers in Ohio who are recognized by their peers for their professional achievements. Only five percent of Ohio lawyers are chosen as Ohio Super Lawyers.

"To be recognized by our peers is extremely gratifying. It is a testament to the integrity of each one of these attorneys and their ability to provide top-notch legal service to every client," stated Kip Reader, the Firm's managing partner.

In selecting this year's group of honorees, Law & Politics asked the state's legal professionals to nominate exceptional attorneys in their own profession. In order to be selected, attorneys must have received nominations from outside their firms and have practiced law for a minimum of five years.

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Thomas H. Barnard is the former chair of the Firm's Employment & Labor Law Group. Mr. Barnard offers clients more than 35 years' experience of highly developed expertise in employment and labor law matters, class action, jury trials and administrative hearings. He also is an arbitrator and mediator and adjunct professor of law for the Case Western Reserve School of Law. Mr. Barnard is a past Chair of the Labor and Employment Section of the Ohio State Bar Association. He earned his J.D. from Columbia University (1964) and his B.A. from University of Puget Sound (1961).

Lewis T. Barr has over 35 years' experience as a tax lawyer counseling individuals and businesses in federal and state taxation. He serves small and mid-sized corporations as general counsel and represents large corporations as special tax counsel. He works with individuals on estate plans and advises family business owners on structures, transfers and reorganizations. Mr. Barr is a member of the American Law Institute and Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (1967) and his B.S. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1964).

Barton A. Bixenstine is a certified specialist in employment and labor law and has 20 years' experience providing legal counsel to employers and employees covering the entire range of employment and labor law. He specializes in issues involving statistical analysis, as well as in ADR matters, where he is a recipient of "The Gavel", awarded by the American Arbitration Association. His practice also includes employer immigration law, FLSA compliance and non-competition/trade secret and ERISA litigation. He earned his J.D. from The University of Chicago (1981); his M.A. (1973, statistics) and his Ph.D. (1977) from Indiana University; and his B.A. from Kent State University (1971).

Joseph A. Castrodale represents large corporate clients in complex business and commercial disputes and successfully litigates cases in federal and state courts. These cases encompass securities law claims, business torts, contract disputes, class actions, product liability, trade secrets and non-compete issues. He also represents clients in shareholder disputes, real estate contract disputes, and UCC matters. Additionally, Mr. Castrodale's expertise includes all types of ADR proceedings. He received his J.D. from Harvard Law School (1983) and his B.A. from Youngstown State University (1980).

Inajo Davis Chappell chairs the Firm's Nonprofit Group. She represents for-profit businesses as well as public institutions and nonprofit entities. Her legal expertise focuses on various aspects of corporate law, general business and real estate development, construction, financing and contracts. She has served as bond and company counsel to a variety of government and corporate clients. Ms. Chappell has particular expertise representing school districts in the provision of educational programming and services to disabled students. An active civic and community volunteer, she serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. She is a past recipient of both the Northern Ohio Live Rainmaker Award and the YMCA Women of Achievement Award. Ms. Chappell earned her J.D. from Columbia University (1985) and her B.A. from Yale University (1982).

George S. Crisci has over 22 years' experience in employment, labor and public sector law and is a certified specialist in employment and labor law. He counsels clients on discrimination, wrongful discharge, unemployment compensation, torts/labor contract pre-emption, labor negotiations and arbitration and unfair labor practices. Mr. Crisci has represented many clients before the NLRB, SERB, OCRC, EEOC and Ohio, state and federal lawsuits. He also served as in-house labor counsel for the Cleveland Board of Education. Mr. Crisci received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1983) and his B.A. from the College of Wooster (1980).

Jeffrey S. Dunlap chairs the Firm's Employment & Labor Group and represents clients in a wide range of employment and commercial disputes. Clients benefit from his experience in employment discrimination cases, complex business and securities litigation and unfair competition matters. In addition to handling matters in trial and appellate courts, Mr. Dunlap has extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. A frequent speaker on a number of legal topics, he also drafts employment contracts and counsels clients regarding employment policies and procedures. Mr. Dunlap received his J.D. from Harvard Law School (1989) and his B.S. from Cornell University (1986).

Harold E. Friedman, former chair of Ulmer & Berne's Real Estate Group, offers more than 40 years' experience in real estate and corporate law to clients. His practice includes all aspects of development, construction, financing, leasing and purchase of residential, commercial and industrial real estate. He often represents property owners in real estate tax reduction administrative proceedings, appeals and litigation. Mr. Friedman is the secretary of The Harry K. and Emma R. Fox Foundation and past president of the MetroHealth Foundation, Hillel Foundation and Jewish Vocational Services. He earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1959) and his B.S. from The Ohio State University (1956).

Bill J. Gagliano is the chair of the Firm's Real Estate Group and holds over 25 years' experience in representing private and publicly held property owners, contractors, real estate developers, and governmental entities. Mr. Gagliano's expertise includes construction law, affordable housing, real estate development, property taxation and abatement, and leasing. In the corporate area, he concentrates on corporate governance issues and general business counseling. He has served as Vice-Chair of the Red Cross National Board of Governors. Mr. Gagliano earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1980) and his B.S. from John Carroll University (1977).

James A. Goldsmith chairs the Firm's Trusts and Estates Group and holds over 25 years' experience in all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration and succession planning. His expertise also includes taxation, employee benefits and corporate law. Mr. Goldsmith is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland. Mr. Goldsmith received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1980) and his B.S.B.A. from the University of Denver (1977).

John M. Hands focuses his practice on business litigation, contract and commercial litigation, product liability litigation, construction law, architect/engineer defense and general liability defense. His general litigation background also includes emphasis in premises liability, vehicle accident and other personal injury litigation. Mr. Hands has extensive trial and appellate experience. He earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law (1988) and his B.A. from Miami University (1983).

Richard G. Hardy is chair of the Firm's Corporate Restructuring & Creditors' Rights Group and has more than 25 years' experience representing debtors, financial institutions and other parties in restructuring matters. His concentration includes commercial law and bankruptcy law. His Chapter 11 and workout experience includes representing debtors, banks, commercial landlords, committees of unsecured creditors and purchasers of distressed assets. He is certified as a specialist in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification. Mr. Hardy received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1978) and his B.A. from the University of Iowa (1975).

Ronald H. Isroff is the past chair of Ulmer & Berne's Business Litigation Group and a member of the Firm's Management Committee. Mr. Isroff's 35 plus years of experience includes complex business litigation, employment and labor law, and disputes involving trade secrets, unfair competition and non-competition agreements and intellectual property disputes. Ron also has extensive experience in mediating employment, business and intellectual property disputes. He is a founding member of the Employment Inns of Court; was appointed to the Federal Court Panel of Mediators (Northern District of Ohio); and was also appointed as a Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Mediator. Mr. Isroff received his J.D. from The Ohio State University (1967) and his B.A. from Boston University (1964).

Scott P. Kadish is the partner-in-charge of the Firm's Cincinnati office and is also a member of the Firm's Management Committee. Mr. Kadish chairs the Firm's Shopping Center Group as the result of his nationwide representation of landlords and tenants in the development and lease up of shopping centers. Additionally, he counsels clients on other real estate and business transactions and general business law. Mr. Kadish is a past recipient of the Greater Cincinnati Outstanding 40 Under 40 Award; an adjunct professor of Real Estate Law at the University of Cincinnati; and is also a charter member of the National Business Institute Ohio Advisory Council. He earned his J.D. from American University (1985) and his B.A. from Boston University (1982).

Robert J. Karl chairs the Firm's Environmental Law Group and also focuses on real estate, business law and business litigation. Mr. Karl represents business entities, developers, farmers and municipal clients in all phases of environmental compliance, permitting and litigation. He once was the assistant Ohio attorney general, Environmental Enforcement Section, where he managed and supervised water and multi-media civil enforcement actions in various courts and administrative actions filed before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission. Mr. Karl is a past Ohio representative for the National Association of Attorneys General and the past co-chair for the Environmental Section of the Columbus Bar Association. He earned his J.D. from the Vermont School of Law (1989) and his B.A. from Wright State University (1982).

Marvin L. Karp has over 45 years of trial and appellate experience in business, corporate and insurance litigation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy of Trial Lawyers and a life member of the Judicial Conference of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In 2004, he received the American ORT Jurisprudence Award for his many contributions to the legal profession and the community. Mr. Karp received his J.D. (1958) and his B.A. from Yale University (1955).

Mark D. Katz has extensive experience in labor and employment law, serving in both the public and private sectors. For 10 years with the U.S. Department of Labor, he prosecuted federal labor law violations before administrative forums and federal courts. For a major steel manufacturer, he served as in-house labor counsel, handling all labor and employment matters for 15,000 employees. Mr. Katz has in-depth experience and special expertise in occupational safety and health matters, wage-hour law, NLRB, labor arbitration and collective bargaining. He received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1974) and his B.A. from State University of New York at Buffalo (1971).

C. Reynolds Keller has more than 30 years of legal experience. With emphasis on insurance law, banking and commercial law, product liability, construction and environmental matters, he exercises expertise in all types of litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Keller served as lead counsel in numerous lawsuits with multi-million dollar exposure for leading manufacturers, lenders and insurers. He has represented major banks in workout restructuring, compromise and litigation. Mr. Keller received his L.L.B., J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (1963) and his B.A. from Princeton University (1960).

Murray K. Lenson chairs the Firm's Liability Defense Group. He offers more than 38 years of expertise to clients in defending casualty and liability lawsuits primarily for medical, legal and accounting malpractice claims. He has extensive experience in defending manufacturers and retailers in product liability actions. Mr. Lenson represents clients, insureds of insurance companies and self-insureds in significant litigation matters involving the representation of diverse professionals, employers and municipal corporations in significant liability claims. Additionally, he represents employers in intentional tort claims. Mr. Lenson earned his J.D. from the University of Toledo (1968) and his B.A. from Miami University (1965).

Michael A. Marrero's areas of expertise include trademarks, copyrights and licensing, business planning, shareholder and investor relations, acquisitions/divestitures/mergers, advertising and promotional law and administrative law. He has extensive experience representing closely-held corporations in business matters, venture-capital funding, acquisitions and divestitures. Mr. Marrero was in-house counsel with a Fortune 500 company for more than 10 years in intellectual property, acquisitions, divestitures, administrative law and truth-in-advertising matters. Mr. Marrero received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (1977), his A.B. from the Xavier University (1974) and his Diplome Annuel de la Cour de Langue et Civilisation from the University of Paris, Sorbonne (1973).

Craig A. Marvinney brings experience in first-chair trial practice in all aspects of jury and bench litigation, appellate practice and administrative hearings, mediations and arbitrations. His extensive complex litigation practice includes commercial and business disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith, mass tort matters, products liability, chemical exposures, international business transactions and attorney malpractice. Mr. Marvinney's expertise also includes national coordinating counsel work, patent infringement, pharmaceutical and medical device, catastrophic extra-contractual and excess insurance matters and alternative dispute resolution. He received his J.D. (1982) and his B.A. from Case Western Reserve University (1979).

Donald J. Mooney, Jr. is a certified specialist in employment labor and law. With 30 years of experience, Mr. Mooney's practice concentrates on civil trials and appeals; employment and labor relations; antitrust, trade and securities regulation; and telecommunications. He represents employers in federal and state litigation involving discrimination. Mr. Mooney counsels clients on antitrust implications of distribution and marketing practices, mergers and acquisitions. In SEC investigations and related securities litigation, he represents officers of companies. Mr. Mooney received his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati (1975) and his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame (1972).

Brian M. O'Neill is chair of the Firm's Business/Tax and Business Law Practice Group. He is regularly involved in corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and management buy-outs involving public and private companies and private equity firms. He also represents financial institutions on complex asset based, commercial and real estate finance transactions. Mr. O'Neill has significant experience in representing national real estate developers on acquisition, development, construction and financing of commercial real estate. Additionally, Brian is one of only 114 attorneys nationwide to be named to the 2005 and 2006 BTI "Client Service All-Star Team" in a survey of corporate counsel from 200 Fortune 1000 clients, and further recognized as one of 11 All-Star MVPs for 2006.

Jeffrey F. Peck chairs the Firm's Product Liability Group. His areas of practice include liability defense, business litigation, risk management and employment and labor law. Practicing for more than 20 years, he has experience in general commercial litigation as well as products liability litigation. Mr. Peck also has significant experience counseling clients on risk management issues in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, industrial equipment, consumer products and homebuilding industries. Mr. Peck earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law (1982) and his B.A. from Miami University (1979).

Kip Reader is the managing partner of Ulmer & Berne, ensuring an integrated management and leadership approach to the Firm's strategies, business and operations. His areas of concentration include complex business litigation and insurance coverage litigation. Mr. Reader has extensive experience in contract and transactional disputes, professional liability, ERISA litigation, employment disputes and business issues. His complex business litigation practice also includes trade secrets/unfair competition and real estate disputes. Mr. Reader is a member of the board for both The American Red Cross Cleveland Chapter and Business Volunteers Unlimited. He is also the immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees for North Coast Community Homes, Inc. He received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1974) and his B.A. from Brown University (1971).

Frederic ("Fritz") X. Shadley has more than 25 years of trial experience and an extensive background in complex litigation including product liability, construction disputes and environmental litigation, class action claims and toxic tort litigation. In business litigation, Mr. Shadley concentrates on contract and transactional disputes, professional liability and intellectual property litigation, including copyright/trademark and trade secrets disputes. He has extensive trial experience throughout Ohio and other jurisdictions. Mr. Shadley received his J.D. (1981) and his B.S.E.E. from the University of Notre Dame (1978).

Stuart R. Susskind has more than 30 years of experience in the planning and administration of estates. His expertise includes income tax planning/compliance. He also has extensive experience in closely held business entities, including formation, operational aspects and acquisition and sale of assets/stock. He is a trustee of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and co-chairs the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Endowment Fund. Mr. Susskind received his J.D. (1969) and his B.B.A. (1966) from the University of Cincinnati.

Joseph P. Thomas is chair of the Firm's Life Sciences Group; chair of the Pharmaceutical Industry Practice; and co-chair of the Litigation Department. Mr. Thomas has experience in scientifically complex litigation, has conducted clinical research, and has published in scientific literature. He also is a member of the patent bar. Recent national counsel engagements have included the fen/phen, PPA, ephedra, antidepressant and hormone-replacement-therapy litigations, among others. His experience includes class actions, MDL litigation, mass torts and catastrophic-injury litigation. He is a member of the Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society and is a past recipient of MEDMARC Defense Attorney of the Year. Mr. Thomas received his J.D. from Northern Kentucky University (1988); his Pharm.D. from the University of Cincinnati (1982); and his B. Pharm. from Washington State University (1980).

Stephanie Dutchess Trudeau is a certified specialist in employment and labor law and has been handling trials since 1982. She defends claims of sexual harassment and all other forms of discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and wrongful discharge. She counsels businesses regarding all aspects of employment including contracts, severance agreements, avoidance of employment lawsuits and compliance with federal and state statutes governing overtime pay, exemptions, and leaves of absence. Ms. Trudeau provides legal advice regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act and consulting agreements. She litigates commercial disputes and serves as an arbitrator and mediator. Ms. Trudeau is a past recipient of the Woman of Professional Excellence Award. She received her J.D. from DePaul University School of Law (1982) and her B.A. from the University of Toledo (1978).

Michael S. Tucker is a certified specialist in business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification. Michael practices in bankruptcy law and creditors' rights. He represents debtors, creditors and trustees in all aspects of business/commercial Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies. In out-of-court workouts, foreclosure actions and replevins, he represents commercial creditors. Mr. Tucker's participation in courtroom proceedings, negotiations, appellate brief writing and oral arguments is extensive. He received his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1986) and his B.A. from Miami University (1983).

Michael N. Ungar chairs the Firm's Litigation Department and is a member of the Firm's Management Committee. He also co-chairs the Firm's Financial Services Industry Group. His national business litigation practice includes securities and broker-dealer matters, as well as other matters involving the financial services industry; trade secrets/unfair competition; general business disputes; SEC, NASD and NYSE investigations; and complex litigation, including defense of shareholder, class actions and derivative claims. Mr. Ungar also frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator in complex business disputes. He is a member of the Compliance and Legal Division of the Securities Industry Association and currently serves as Chair of the Cleveland Bar Association's Judicial Selection Committee. He received his J.D. (1984) and his B.A. (1981) from Boston University.

Jeffrey W. Van Wagner has 25 years' experience in liability defense litigation, with an emphasis in health care. He practices medical malpractice defense litigation for hospitals, physicians, medical/dental/podiatric/chiropractic practice groups and nursing homes. He has extensive experience in professional liability, including defense of physicians and other medical providers, mental health professionals and long-term care facilities. Mr. Van Wagner also litigates matters involving products ranging from consumer to industrial products. In addition, he has extensive experience handling negligence matters. Mr. Van Wagner earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1979) and his B.A. from John Carroll University (1976).

F. Thomas Vickers chairs the Firm's Construction Litigation Group and represents public and private owners, contractors, architects and engineers in all phases of construction-related matters. His private-sector projects include chemical plants, newspaper production facilities, industrial plants, hospitals and multi-family buildings. Mr. Vickers' practice involves large public projects, including rail transportation, airport garages, schools, jails, courthouses, bridges and retaining walls. He also regularly represents businesses and individuals in injunction proceedings arising out of the misappropriation of trade secrets and violations of non-competes. Mr. Vickers is a member of the American Arbitration Association and the former president of the American Inns of Court. He received his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (1983) and received his B.A. from Loyola College of Montreal (1977).

Frederick N. Widen concentrates his practice on representing real estate developers, professional corporations, health care providers and other clients in numerous taxation, real estate and employee benefits matters. He has experience in income, sales and property tax and criminal tax matters on the federal, state and local levels. Mr. Widen also assists clients in structure business acquisitions and dispositions, Section 1031 exchanges and real estate transfers. He is the past president of the Cleveland-Marshall Law School Alumni Association and a past president of Northeast Ohio Health Services, Inc. Mr. Widen received his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (1981) and his B.B.A. from Cleveland State University (1975).

Ulmer & Berne LLP, established in 1908, is one of Ohio's largest law firms, as well as one of the fastest growing in the Midwest. A full-service firm with 185 attorneys in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Chicago, Ulmer & Berne represents publicly traded and privately held companies, financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, family businesses, international joint ventures and affiliations, investor groups, start-ups and emerging businesses, public bodies, and nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.ulmer.com.