YEAR

IN REVIEW 2017

LITIGATION TRANSACTIONAL ESTATE/PROBATE

STEPHEN WALTERSReminger Co., LPA Managing Partner

As we look back on 2017, we reflect upon what was once again a year of many things for which we are grateful.

A large number of our attorneys received personal honors and recognitions for their individual professional achievements. Within the last year, 63 of our attorneys were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana as either Rising Stars or Super Lawyers. Several of these attorneys were also named to special lists for the publication as well.

Best Lawyers in America® recognized 24 Reminger attorneys this year, and also named two our of attorneys “Lawyer of the Year” in their primary practice group within their designated metropolitan area.

A number of Reminger’s practice groups were ranked at the metropolitan level by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, while Transportation Law and Insurance Law were once again ranked nationally.

We had the distinct honor of being named as one of the “Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio” for the seventh consecutive year by Workplace Dynamics and The Cleveland Plain Dealer, a recognition that we value as it is based upon the feedback of our very own employees.

We expanded our footprint in Indiana by opening a new office in Evansville, bringing our firm’s total count of offices to fourteen. We added nearly two dozen new attorneys.

Our Reminger Foundation granted funds to more than 60 charitable organizations. We were grateful to be able to bring top of mind awareness to the opioid epidemic that has struck our country through targeted donations to those fighting on the front lines.

But mostly as we reflect upon this past year, we express gratitude for our clients who have used us to help ‘navigate’ their way through their legal challenges. For your continued trust and business, we thank you.

A Message From Our

Managing Partner

Super Lawyers

Bruce Fahey-Akron2018 Super Lawyer

Stephan Kremer-Akron2018 Super Lawyer

Mark MacDonald-Cincinnati2018 Super Lawyer

Hugh Bode-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Joseph Cavasinni-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Adam Fried-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Martin Galvin-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Marc Groedel-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Gregory Guice-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Daniel Haude-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Thomas Kilbane-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Franklin Malemud-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Clifford Masch-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

William Meadows-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Russell Meraglio, Jr.-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Richard Rymond-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Christine Santoni-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Michelle Sheehan-Cleveland2018 Ohio Super Lawyer

John Stalzer-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Brian Sullivan-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

James Turek-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Stephen Walters-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Leon Weiss-Cleveland2018 Super Lawyer

Warren Enders-Columbus2018 Super Lawyer

Ronald Fresco-Columbus2018 Super Lawyer

Paulette Ivan-Columbus2018 Super Lawyer

Matthew Schrader-Columbus2018 Super Lawyer

Michael Valentine-Columbus2018 Super Lawyer

Donald Moracz-Sandusky2018 Super Lawyer

Jeanne Mullin-Sandusky2018 Super Lawyer

Laurie Avery-Toledo2018 Super Lawyer

Thomas Prislpsky-Youngstown2018 Super Lawyer

Mark Bush-Fort Mitchell2018 Super Lawyer

Rafael McLaughlin-Fort Wayne2017 Super Lawyer

Ronald Mingus-Indianapolis2017 Super Lawyer

Michael Mahon-Cincinnati2018 Rising Star

Ian Mitchell-Cincinnati2018 Rising Star

Carrie Starts-Cincinnati2018 Rising Star

Jade Stewart-Cincinnati2018 Rising Star

Anthony Catanzarite-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Adam Davis-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Julian Emerson-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

Timothy Gallagher-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Jonathan Krol-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Brian Lee-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Bethanie Murray-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Brian Nally-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Sean Needham-Cleveland2018 Rising Star

Melvin Davis-Columbus2018 Rising Star

Jackie Jewell-Columbus2018 Rising Star

Keona Padgett-Columbus2018 Rising Star

Acacia Perko-Columbus2018 Rising Star

Zachary Pyers-Columbus2018 Rising Star

Kevin Sanislo-Columbus2018 Rising Star

David Hudson-Toledo2018 Rising Star

Taylor Knight-Toledo2018 Rising Star

Jennifer Jabroski-Lexington2018 Rising Star

Lauren Lunsford-Lexington2018 Rising Star

Christine Gilliam-Louisville2018 Rising Star

Danielle Lewis-Louisville2018 Rising Star

Nicholas Brunette-Indianapolis2017 Rising Star

Logan Hughes2017 Rising Star

Rising Stars

*Note: Indiana does not release the names of 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars until late February 2018.

Super Lawyers Special Distinctions

ADAM FRIEDTop 100 Ohio

Top 50 Cleveland

WILLIAM MEADOWSTop 100 Ohio

Top 50 Cleveland

MICHELLE SHEEHANTop 100 Ohio

Top 50 Female Ohio Top 50 Cleveland

Top 25 Female Cleveland

Best Lawyers

Hugh Bode-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Joseph Cavasinni-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Mario Ciano-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Andrew Dorman-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Adam Fried-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Daniel Haude-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Roy Hulme-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Barbara Janovitz-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Frank Leonetti III-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Clifford Masch-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

William Meadows-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Russell Meraglio, Jr.-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Martindale HubbellRated AV® Preeminent™: Very Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review

Hugh BodeMario CianoWarren EndersRonald Fresco

Adam Fried Martin GalvinMarc GroedelRoy Hulme

Barbara Janovitz Stephan Kremer William MeadowsRussell Meraglio, Jr.

Zachary PyersMatthew SchraderMichelle SheehanMichael Ward

Rick WeilLeon WeissChad WillitsHolly Marie Wilson

Best Lawyers

John Patrick-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Christine Santoni-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

James Turek-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Stephen Walters-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Leon Weiss-Cleveland2018 Best Lawyer

Ronald Fresco-Columbus2018 Best Lawyer

Paulette Ivan-Columbus2018 Best Lawyer

Patrick Kasson-Columbus2018 Best Lawyer

Kevin Sanislo-Columbus2018 Best Lawyer

Mark MacDonald-Cincinnati2018 Best Lawyer

Donald Moracz-Sandusky2018 Super Lawyer

Jeanne Mullin-Sandusky2018 Best Lawyer

ADAM FRIEDReminger Co., LPA Partner

BEST LAWYERS® 2018 “LAWYER OF THE YEAR”

Litigation – Trusts and Estates, Cleveland

MARK MACDONALDReminger Co., LPA Partner

BEST LAWYERS® 2018 "LAWYER OF THE YEAR"

Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Cincinnati

Individual HonorsJohn Dunn, Lieutenant Colonel Admitted to Esteemed National War College

Civil litigation defense attorney LTC John Dunn believes in truth, justice and love of country. The United States Army agrees, and has hand-picked him for enrollment in the prestigious

National War College (NWC), the highest level of professional military education for officers. The NWC is a component of the National Defense University located in Washington D.C. that provides graduate-level instruction to senior military officers and civilians to prepare them for senior leadership assignments and responsibilities. The National War College educates future leaders of the Armed Forces, Department of State, and other civilian agencies for high-level policy, command and staff responsibilities by conducting a senior-level course of study in national security strategy. The National War College typically accepts nearly 200 students from all Armed Services, International Military Officers, as well as Federal Agencies, including CIA, Homeland Security, Dept. of State, Treasury, FBO, Secret Service, and US Agency for International Development, among others.

John is participating in the full-time resident program. Very few students are selected from the Army Reserves for the resident program, which makes this honor even more compelling. Upon completion in May 2018, John will receive a Master’s Degree in National Security Strategy. Dunn is the only Army Reserve Troop Program Unit Soldier selected to attend the National War College for this academic year.

Gregory Guice Named Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationGregory was sworn in alongside the other officers and trustees for the CMBA and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (CMBF) during the CMBA’s tenth annual meeting in June.. He also rejoined the CMBA’s Board of Trustees and the Board’s Executive Committee.

Individual HonorsChristine Santoni Honored as a 2017 YWCA of Greater Cleveland “Woman of Professional Excellence”

Christine was recognized at a luncheon hosted by the YWCA featuring the 2017 Women of Achievement Awards, which celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of women in Northeast Ohio.

Acacia Perko Named To Advisory Board of Commonhouse Ales Acacia will serve as an Outside Director of the Columbus B Corp Brewery, offering her unique legal experience in the brewing industry and her insights from her membership and involvement with the Ohio Craft Beer Association.

Paul Shugar Selected to Serve on Celina Nonprofit Board of DirectorsCelina assists caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals with developmental disabilities in Cleveland.

Zachary Pyers Teaches New eDiscovery Course at Capital University Law SchoolZach serves as an Adjunct Professor with the law school, and taught the 5-day, 30-hour course to primarily 3rd year law students.

Clifford Masch Named Vice President of the EC Defense Network

The EC Defense Network is a nationwide network of attorneys specializing in the defense of insurance companies against bad faith claims. With ten designated firms across the country, Reminger serves as the network’s representative in Ohio.

Individual HonorsBarbara Bellin Janovitz Selected to the 2017 Class of “18 Difference Makers” by the Cleveland Jewish News

Barbara joins an esteemed group of individuals who have been honored for their invaluable contributions to the Jewish community.

Shirley Christian Named “2017 Woman of the Year” by Youngstown Business and Professional WomenShirley was honored at a special event held during National Business Women’s Week®, as “a female leader who has excelled in her career and community.”

Allison McMeechan and Paul Shugar Selected as Officers for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Law SectionAllison and Paul are serving a one-year term for the CMBA section that provides articles, CLE programs, lunch meetings, and pro bono/community service as part of their programming efforts to engage membership.

Michelle Sheehan Named to the 2017 Irish Legal 100

Michelle was named to the list of distinguished legal professionals in the United States who share the bond of Irish roots. The list includes attorneys, legal scholars, and members of the judiciary who are accomplished in their fields of endeavor.

Individual HonorsJade Stewart and Stephanie Ross Receive 2017 Service Awards from Westfield Insurance

Westfield Insurance presented Jade and Stephanie awards for their service as panel counsel at the company’s annual Defense Days event. Jade was honored by Dan Winkler with a Blue Ocean Award for her outstanding year of service to Westfield Insurance and its insureds. Stephanie was honored with an OARS Award in recognition of her successful resolution of claims in a cost-effective and creative manner.

Reminger Founder Richard T. Reminger’s Father Named to Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Hall of FameEdwin C. Reminger, father of our firm’s founder Richard T. Reminger, has been inducted into the inaugural class of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (C|M|LAW) Hall of Fame. The new Hall of Fame honors individuals who have contributed to the past, present, and/or future success and reputation of C|M|LAW.

Mike Rode Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Management Recruiters International, Inc.

Mike, who serves as a current consultant and former Vice President and General Counsel to MRINetwork, was honored at their Global Conference with his distinctive honor.

Firm NewsReminger Expands in Indiana with New Office in Evansville

This office marks our firm’s fourth office in Indiana, and fourteenth office overall. Reminger also currently operates seven offices in Ohio, three offices in Kentucky and three other offices in Indiana.

Acacia Perko Named Co-Chair of Reminger’s Women’s Leadership CouncilAcacia joins Co-Chair Carrie Masters Starts in overseeing our committee that focuses on the recruitment, advancement, and retention of women attorneys.

Reminger Names New Practice Group ChairsMichelle Sheehan was named Chair of Mediation, Patrick Kasson Chair of Governmental Liability, and David Hudson Chair of Oil, Natural Gas and Energy.

Reminger Announces Official Launch of Probate Litigation Practice Group Microsite and Blog“The Estate and Trust Dispute Resource Center of Ohio” This online resource provides users with resources and information as it pertains to probate, estate, and trust litigation matters. In addition, the landing page of this microsite features a blog with posts written by Reminger attorneys licensed in Ohio who focus their practice on this unique area of the law. The site can be viewed by visiting the URL http://www.reminger.com/OhioEstateandTrustDispute.

Reminger Named to “Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio” Among Midsized Companies List for Seventh Consecutive YearWinners were chosen through an employee survey that was administered by The Plain Dealer in conjunction with the research firm WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, which specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.

Jeanne M. Mullin Named to Reminger’s Board of Directors

Jeanne joins shareholders Stephen Walters, William Meadows, Richard Rymond, Donald Moracz, and Ronald Fresco as a member of our Board.

Jeanne practices out of both our Sandusky and Cleveland offices, defending cases throughout the northern half of Ohio. Serving as the Co-Chair of Reminger’s Medical Malpractice Group, Jeanne’s practice is dedicated mainly to the defense of medical and professional negligence cases that involve physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.

Firm NewsReminger Ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in 2018 “Best Law Firms” ListOur Transportation and Insurance Law practice groups were ranked nationally. Many practice areas were also ranked at the metropolitan level.

Reminger Confers Shareholder Status for Six AttorneysReminger elevated six attorneys to shareholder status: • Arthur W. Brumett II • Kenneth L. Finley• Jennifer M. Jabroski• Taylor Knight• Danielle J. Lewis• Acacia Brush Perko

• American Cancer Society Relay for Life• American Liver Foundation. - New England Div.• Bellefaire JCB• Canterbury Heritage Foundation• Central Crossing High School MB Boosters• Children’s Center of Medina County• Children’s Dyslexia Centers of Cincinnati• Cleveland Festival of Art and Tech. /

Ingenuity Fest• Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank• Cleveland Metroparks• Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption• Dobama Theatre• Ed Keating Center, Inc.• Edna House for Women• Fieldstone Farm• GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland• Golden Retrievers In Need / GRIN• Hattie Larlham Foundation• Helping Haitians In Need• Hospice of Western Reserve• Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland

• JDRF• Jewish Family Service Assoc. of Cleveland• Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana• Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation• Kid’s Chance of Indiana, Inc.• Kitchen Kapers c/o OhioHealth Foundation• Lambie’s Legacy• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society• Lia House / K.I.S.S. Foundation• Live Your Dream Foundation• Love Without Hurt• Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage• MedWish International• Montefiore Foundation• My Blanket Buddies• North Union Farmers Market• Notre Dame Urban Education Center• Parquet Park / All Kids Playground• Pedal with Pete• Providence Care Center• Renee Jones Empowerment Center• Ronald McDonald House Charities of

Central Ohio

• Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland• Sacred Heart Chapel• She Has A Name• St. Augustine Health Ministries• St. Francis School• St. Ignatius Huemmer Memorial Golf

Outing• St. Raphael Home & School• Stray Animal Adoption Program• Stephen Watters Memorial Fund (Johnson

Charitable)• The Lantern• The Legal Aid Society• The Spring Fling Golf Thing• The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle

Network Hospitals• Toys for Tots• Velosano-Bike to Cure-CCF• Vermillion Family YMCA• Women Helping Women• YWCA Greater Cleveland• Zionsville Education Foundation

The mission of The Reminger Foundation is to support important causes in the communities where Reminger employees and clients live and work. Funding for the foundation comes primarily from the firm, our attorneys and staff, and dedicated Reminger initiatives. Our committee meets each month to review and approve grant requests. Below is a listing of recipients from 2017:

more than

in charitable donations$85,000

Reminger FoundationThe Reminger Foundation awarded a total of $20,000 in charitable contributions to Northeast Ohio nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing treatment and recovery services for drug abuse and addiction. Three organizations were selected for grants, including:

• The Ed Keating Center• The Lantern Center for Recovery• K.I.S.S. Foundation (The Lia House)

The Reminger Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by the attorneys and staff of Reminger Co., LPA, and friends of the law firm. The Board of Directors of The Reminger Foundation and Reminger’s Managing Partner Stephen E. Walters discussed how to best use Foundation funds to help address and combat this burgeoning epidemic that has gripped the nation. Ohio has the highest rate of opioid overdoses in the country, with the Ohio Department of Health reporting more than 3,000 deaths in 2015 alone. That number is projected to increase, spurred by a surge in the use of heroin and fentanyl.

“We are in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis that doesn’t distinguish based on socioeconomic status, race, or gender. We have seen the ravaging effects of addiction in the news, and we have felt it close to home, right here in our community,” remarked Walters. “There are so many deserving organizations in Northeast Ohio alone that treat those suffering from the debilitating disease of addiction, it was very difficult to choose just a few.”

Walters added that this particular cause was one that felt personal, as he and others at the firm know families who have been impacted by the devastating effects of opioid addiction. “There is so much work to be done to address prevention, treatment, and recovery. We hope that through the use of Foundation funds we are able to not only increase awareness of the disease of addiction, but also to help save lives right here in our own backyard.”

New Hires

Shirley ChristianYoungstown

Juliana ClarkColumbus

Derek DurbinFort Mitchell

Daniel EggerCleveland

Randall EngwertToledo

Donna Engwert-LoydToledo

Bruce FaheyAkron

Timothy GallagherCleveland

Kari HehmeyerColumbus

Houston HumIndianapolis

Andrew IlligCleveland

Jennifer JabroskiLexington

New Hires

Ashley JohnsColumbus

Todd KitchenLouisville

Lauren LarrickColumbus

Elizabeth LongCincinnati

Erica MaarNorthwest Indiana

Sarah MancusoCleveland

Samuel MeadowsCleveland

Sean NeedhamCleveland

Ross VandegriffEvansville

Trevor WellsNorthwest Indiana

Chad WillitsCincinnati

Women’s Leadership Council

ACACIA PERKOCo-Chair

CARRIE STARTSCo-Chair

Diversity & Inclusion

GREGORY GUICEChair

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