2022 Local Lawyers / Super Attorneys listings

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Local Lawyers / Super Attorneys Name: Jack W. Abel Hometown: Moreland Hills Firm: Abel & Zocolo Co., LPA Practice area: Family law and estate administration Undergraduate: OSU Law school: UNC at Chapel Hill Favorite golf course to play: Fowler’s Mill If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Exploring the national parks with my wife, fly fishing in Alaska and frequent rounds of golf Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: You best serve your clients by being a problem solver rather than a problem creator Name: Fred J. Arnoff Hometown: Highland Heights Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Weston Hurd LLP Practice area: General business law; commercial law, real estate law; employment law; creditors’ rights; bankruptcy, estate planning Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: The University of Akron Name: Steven L. Baden Hometown: Twinsburg Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Business Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: The Broadmoor If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling

Name: Stacy L. Bauer Hometown: Solon 05012017_Steven L. Baden_003.5.jpg Synagogue: Park ctions | All Rights Reserved | www.keithberr.com | Linda@keithberr.com | 216.566.7950 Synagogue Firm: BauerGriffith, LLC Practice area: Outsourced general counsel Undergraduate: Miami University

Law school: The George Washington University If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: In a post-COVID world, travel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Soak it all in, like a sponge and ask questions Name: Todd Behrens Hometown: Pepper Pike Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Practice area: Intellectual property Undergraduate: Duke University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Signature of Solon If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: C While stuck at home during quarantine, I spent a lot of time trying to come up withM the perfect cookie recipe. I was tired of Y getting grocery store cookies, so I used CM my engineering background to tinker with recipes in hopes of making the perfect MY cookie. The feedback that I have received CY has been very positive (even my son’s CMY principal at school had heard rumors of the cookie and mentioned them on K the daily morning announcements). If I took a sabbatical, I would spend my time developing more recipes and making more cookies for friends and family.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: The practice of law is a relationship business. Always look for opportunities to connect with others and work hard to maintain those connections over the years.

Name: Hugh D. Berkson Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA Practice area: Securities litigation Undergraduate: University of Texas, Austin Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Ride cross-country on my bicycle Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Always ask when the project is due, and learn to balance

Dean Lee Fisher and the faculty, staff, and students of CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law congratulate our C|M|LAW Super Attorneys.

Our outstanding alumni lead the city to greatness, and inspire C|M|LAW’s ongoing tradition of excellence and leadership.

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72 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG becoming the person upon whom the firm relies and maintaining your own sanity.

That’s not so easy, so take a deep breath and move forward.

Name: Matthew D. Besser Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Bolek Besser Glesius LLC Practice area: Employment discrimination, civil rights Undergraduate: The George Washington University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Fly fishing Name: Michael Robert Blumenthal Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Jewish Learning Connection Firm: McGlinchey Stafford Practice area: Environmental and energy law Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Raising community awareness regarding fentanyl poisoning of our children and develop programs for early intervention and getting our children the help and support they need. My son, Ross Blumenthal, accidentally overdosed on April 3, 2021.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Put family first. If necessary, block out time daily for family.

I wish someone would have given me that advice when I entered the profession.

Name: Rob Boroff Hometown: Orange Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Gallagher Sharp LLP Practice area: Trucking defense Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Loyola University Chicago School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Sand Ridge If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would wait until my children (ages 7 and 4) are a little older before taking a six month sabbatical. No offense kids – love you.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Your integrity is above all else.

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Robert Botnick Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: The Botnick Law Firm, LLC Practice area: Criminal, DUI and

traffic defense Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Grantwood Golf Course If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Hiking and photo-journaling U.S. national parks Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: If you’re stuck, you have to ask for help – we’ve all been there before and are here to pass along our knowledge and experience.

Name: Peter Brosse Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Business and corporate, energy law, business succession, real estate, M&A finance, construction, intellectual property and blockchain/ cryptocurrency Undergraduate: OSU Law school: University of Toledo Law School Name: Harry M. Brown Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Congregation Zichron Chaim Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP Practice area: Healthcare and administrative law Undergraduate: Yeshiva College Law school: NYU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: In Jerusalem, learning Torah Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be courteous, be helpful, be accessible, be fair and be positive Name: Lori Brown Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Gallagher Sharp LLP Practice area: Professional liability

Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Does minigolf count If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Teaching Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Find a mentor within your firm or legal community.

Professionalism: treat opposing counsel and parties with respect. Civility in the legal profession can improve outcomes for your client and improve the profession.

Name: Sandra J. Buzney Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Sandra J. Buzney Co., LPA Practice area: Estate planning, probate, Medicaid applications Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Grantwood If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling, volunteering Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Listen closely to clients, ask questions, take clear notes Name: Morgan R. Caruso Hometown: Cleveland Firm: Caruso Law Offices, LLC Practice area: Criminal defense Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling with my husband and our children Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Get ready to hustle Name: Brandon S. Collier Firm: Collier & Associates Co., L.P.A. Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Practice area: National financial consulting and law practice Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania Law School: CWRU School of Law; NYU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: The Dye Fore course, Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic If you could take a 6-month sabbatical

LOCAL LAWYERS from work, how would you spend it: Learning Spanish while traveling through Mexico and South America Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Learn and observe as much as possible while maintaining enough self-confidence to take the initiative when possible Name: Robert E. Chudakoff Hometown: Lyndhurst Synagogue: Oheb Zedek Cedar Sinai Synagogue Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: IP/ business litigation Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Granville (now Dennison) Golf Course If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Driving across the west to various national parks Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Pay attention to details, ask questions and be engaged Name: David R. Cohen Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: David R. Cohen Co. LPA Practice area: Federal special master Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Rent a villa on the French Riviera and learn the language Name: Deborah A. Coleman Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Congregation Shaarey Tikvah and Park Synagogue Firm: Coleman Law LCC Practice area: Arbitration, mediation, legal professional ethics Undergraduate: Harvard College Law school: Harvard Law School Name: Meg Cooper Hometown: Cleveland Firm: Margaret E. Cooper, LLC Practice area: Real estate, business, consumer law Undergraduate: OSU Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law

SUPER ATTORNEYS Favorite golf course to play: Dairy Island miniature golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Isla de Margarita Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Know what you don’t know and hire for what you don’t want to do.

Name: Gary Cowan Hometown: Ottawa, Canada Firm: Elk + Elk Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling through Europe Name: Marc E. Dann Hometown: Lakewood Synagogue: Beth Israel-The West Temple Firm: DannLaw Practice Area: Consumer protection Undergraduate University: University of Michigan Law School: CWRU School of Law If You Could Take A 6-month Sabbatical From Work How Would You Spend It: In the Andes, in Peru Advice For Newest Member Of The Bar Entering Your Firm: Fire two clients every Valentine’s Day Name: Gerry Davidson Hometown: Mentor Firm: Fanger & Davidson LLC Practice area: Family law, probate and personal injury Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling and spending time with my 23 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Take the knowledge you acquired in law school and put it in your back pocket. Listen and observe from the experienced attorneys in the firm if you want to be a trial attorney. Ask questions and do not think that you have all of the answers. All this will make life easier for you as you transition from the classroom to the courtroom.

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Gary S. Desberg Hometown: Orange Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Sand Ridge If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Take the long-term view in everything you do. Reputations and professional success are built over time, and accountability and credibility are paramount. Communicate with clients and colleagues to set reasonable expectations and then always meet or exceed them Name: Stanley M. Dub Hometown: Cleveland Heights Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Law Office of Stanley M. Dub Practice area: Franchise law, distributorships, business Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling to Europe and Israel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be a plumber instead Name: Brandon Duber Hometown: Orange Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Bentoff & Duber Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Workers’ compensation, personal injury, criminal defense Undergraduate: Skidmore College Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: In Ohio – Inverness Country Club, but too many good ones to pick just one If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Golfing, traveling and spending time with my family

CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 73 Name: Marcel C. Duhamel Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Practice area: Litigation Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: University of Chicago Law School If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would ride my bicycle across the United States.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Remember to make some time for yourself.

Name: Mark Edelman Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: McGlinchey Stafford Practice area: Consumer financial services regulatory compliance Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Spend as much time with my family as possible Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: The most important thing you can do in your career is be a good lawyer Name: Daniel Ehrenreich Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Firm: Ehrenreich and Associates Practice area: Personal injury, workers’ compensation Undergraduate: Yeshiva University Law school: Cardozo Law School If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling in Israel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Go to medical school Name: Leonard Ehrenreich Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Firm: Ehrenreich and Associates Practice area: Personal injury and general legal practice

Undergraduate: The University of Akron Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Any miniature golf course If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Being a stand-up comedian Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Speak softly and carry a big stick.

Name: Rochelle Ehrenreich Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Firm: Ehrenreich and Associates Practice area: Guardianships, estates and trusts Undergraduate: Brooklyn College Law school: Fordham University School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing a novel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Stay positive.

Name: Brian N. Eisen Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: The Eisen Law Firm Practice area: Medical malpractice, birth injury and wrongful death Undergraduate: Harvard College Law school: Harvard Law School Favorite golf course to play: Anything with a windmill on the last hole. Bonus points if the balls are all different colors.

My favorite is the mini-golf course at Lake Chautauqua, where I spend many weekends with my family enjoying the lake while not playing golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Month one – Take very, very long nap.

Month two – Visit family and friends on a very long road trip in a VW camper van #van-life; Month three – Go anywhere abroad without jamming a swab up my nose prior to departure or upon returning.

That would mean that we have beaten COVID. Month four – Get back to work; I can’t fathom six full months off.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Put the needs of clients and referring attorneys first. If you do that and work hard, success will come.

And take every opportunity that comes up to get into the courtroom. Reading about it and doing it are very, very different.

74 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG Name: Michael L. Eisner Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: The Law Offices of Michael L Eisner, LLC Practice area: Personal injury and civil litigation Undergraduate: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Lake Forest Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would travel around the world to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds while enjoying new and different foods Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Follow your passion for law and take pride in making a difference for every person you represent or consult Name: Arthur Elk Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Elk + Elk Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Motorcycling and jet-skiing in a warm climate as I explore new places Name: David Elk Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Elk + Elk Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: With my wife and family some place warm Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard, show compassion, and be honest to yourself and your clients Name: Mindy Elk Hometown: Beachwood Firm: Elk & Elk Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: Arizona State University Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law

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Favorite golf course to play: I don’t play anymore, but I used to enjoy playing at Fowler’s Mill If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would take my daughters on an extended vacation and travel to all the countries that we have talked about visiting Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Learn as much as possible and make sure you enjoy what you’re doing Name: Michael Alan Ellis Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Bnai Jeshurun Congregation Practice area: M&A, general corporate Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania Law School: Duke University School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Teaching at a law school or college Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Recognize that initiative will lead to greater responsibility.

But recognize that there is no stigma in asking questions, there is a great deal you don’t know and which can only be learned with experience and making mistakes once.

Name: Aaron Evenchik Hometown: University Heights Synagogue: Chabad Waxman Center and Bais Dovid Firm: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Practice area: Construction, real estate and zoning Undergraduate: OSU Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Brookside Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing a script about Joseph and his brothers Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Great first impressions are critical. Ask questions, give 110%. Take responsibility. Have fun.

Name: Bryan Farkas Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Beachwood Kollel Firm: Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Practice area: Real estate, banking and M&A

Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Live in Jerusalem Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be proactive with your career Name: Lee Fisher Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Dean of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Practice area: Teach leadership and law, police reform, and justice, diversity, equity and inclusion Undergraduate: Oberlin College Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Wherever I’m invited If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing a book about leadership, running a marathon Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: The most important skill of a lawyer-leader is to listen and withhold judgment until you have evaluated all sides of the issue. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Name: Mark S. Frank Hometown: Solon Firm: Mark S. Frank, Attorney at Law LLC Practice area: Personal injury, probate, criminal misdemeanors Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: The Quarry in Canton If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Live aboard my sailboat in the Caribbean Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Clients come first Name: Adam M. Fried Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Reminger Co. LPA Practice area: Estate and trust litigation Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Beechmont County Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I participate on a task force established

LOCAL LAWYERS by the Ohio Supreme Court to develop ideas and methods to better monitor guardianships of the estate and to protect those persons subject to guardianship orders from exploitation by the guardian.

I would probably take the six months to take an in-depth dive into the laws and practices of other states to assess best practices.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Don’t be afraid to make decisions or mistakes. Work hard and return phone calls.

Name: Gene Friedman Hometown: Solon Firm: Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA Practice area: Business contracts, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, trademark, real estate transactions Undergraduate: CSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: An arcade, where I can just spin the roller and not look silly attempting to make contact with a golf ball If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling all over Asia and Europe Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be confident in yourself, but don’t be embarrassed to ask other attorneys for help Name: Joshua Friedman Hometown: Shaker Heights Firm: Calfee, Halter & Griswold Practice area: Intellectual property Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Manakiki If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Spend time with family, travel (if the pandemic is over!)

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Don’t be afraid to ask older attorneys for help and advice.

Name: Susan L. Friedman Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP Practice area: Estate planning and probate Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it:

SUPER ATTORNEYS Traveling across the country exploring, hiking, skiing, sight seeing, sailing and visiting old friends Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Ask questions, be open minded, think through issues with others when you’re stuck and take time for yourself Name: Joshua Fuchs Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: The Fuchs Firm Practice area: Business and employment Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: Duquesne School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Bushwood Country Club Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: As a solo practitioner, I wouldn’t have any advice. Just questions. Who are you? I didn’t hire anyone. Am I not in charge anymore?

Name: Robert Fuerst Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Meyers Roman Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: University of Colorado Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Sand Ridge If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’m still planning it Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard, ask questions, listen and don’t be afraid to make mistakes Name: Sarah Gabinet Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP Practice area: Domestic relations Undergraduate: Oberlin College Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Anywhere in Tuscon If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Taking ballroom dancing classes in Europe and Israel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Know when you don’t know something, then try to figure it out yourself before asking for the answer

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Danielle Garson Hometown: Pepper Pike Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA Practice area: Real estate, banking and finance Undergraduate: University of Maryland Law school: John Marshall Law School If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: In a pre-COVID world, I would take my family and travel the world. From the pandemic I have learned the importance of slowing down and paying more attention to the world around me. With that in mind, and due to the current travel restrictions, my plans would change. I would take time to be more present in my children’s daily lives, play with them and reinforce what they have learned at school; I would volunteer in my community, spend time with family and friends and read a ton of good books.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be honest. Have integrity. Work hard. Under-promise and over-deliver. Allow yourself to make mistakes and try to learn from them. Be kind to yourself and others.

Name: Alex Gertsburg Hometown: Chagrin Falls Firm: Gertsburg Licata Co., LPA Practice area: Business, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, employment, real estate, probate and estate planning Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Whichever one you don’t need to keep score on If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing the next great American novel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Your confidence is your most important skill – build it up every day and then guard it with your life Name: Terry Gilbert Hometown: University Heights Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Friedman, Gilbert, and Gerhardstein Practice area: Civil rights, criminal defense Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Teach

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Name: Robert Gilmore Hometown: Pepper Pike Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz Practice area: Labor and employment Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: I’m a tennis player If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling through Europe – France, Spain and Portugal Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Get involved in the community early on in your career. You can make a difference in so many ways.

Focus on what you are passionate about, rather than just networking. It will pay dividends later on.

Name: Carly Glantz Hometown: Orange Synagogue: Bnai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Litigation Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: DePaul University College of Law Favorite golf course to play: I wish I played golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing a fiction novel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Learn as much as you can and keep plugging away – being an associate gets easier Name: Adam L. Glassman Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA Practice area: Real estate and business law Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Learning the practice of law is a process. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and take the time to learn from as many colleagues as you can.

Name: Michael A. Glazer Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Law Office of Michael A. Glazer Practice area: Social security disability Undergraduate: Kenyon College Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Arrowhead If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Epic ski vacation Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Know the exhibit file before going into a hearing Name: Ira S. Goffman Hometown: North Woodmere, N.Y. Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Rolf Goffman Martin Lang LLP Practice area: Healthcare law Undergraduate: State University of New York at Binghamton Law School: University of Toledo Law School Favorite golf course to play: Beechmont Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I doubt I would want to take such a sabbatical but if I did, I would spend it traveling and spending more time with the grandkids Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work smart, hard and always be prepared Name: Michael J. Goldberg Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Congregation Shaarey Tikvah and Jewish Family Experience Firm: The Goldberg Law Firm Practice area: Federal and state criminal defense Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: No time for golf.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Help my wife with everything she has to do.

Then, take her on a trip.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Come in early. Listen as closely as you can. Be on time. Don’t be afraid to lose.

76 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG Name: Steven M. Goldberg Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Goldberg Legal Co., LPA Practice area: Litigation involving personal injury, medical/hospital malpractice, product liability, nursing home abuse/neglect, asbestos cancer mesothelioma Undergraduate: Arizona State University Law school: Capital University School of Law Name: Steven A. Goldfarb Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Practice area: Commercial litigation, class action defense Undergraduate: Indiana University Law school: Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Any If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling with my family and friends, boating and fishing in many different ports – but especially Lake Erie.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Your credibility is everything, so always be 100% honest with your clients, judges and opposing counsel, and that means don’t be like a lot of really “smart” lawyers these days who ignore, spin and twist the truth so many times that it bears no resemblance to the truth.

Name: James A. Goldsmith Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Trusts and estates Undergraduate: University of Denver Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: I no longer play golf, but Oakwood was my preferred course when I did play If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel around the world on a luxury cruise ship Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard. Interact as much as possible with those senior to you at the firm to create relationships. Be active in the community

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Name: Joyce Goldstein Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Kol Halev Firm: Joyce Goldstein & Associates Practice area: Labor law Undergraduate: Vassar College Law school: West Virginia University College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’d continue doing what I’m doing Name: Andy Goldwasser Hometown: Solon Firm: Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: OSU/ The University of Akron Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Don’t be afraid to ask for help Name: Michael D. Goler Hometown: Cleveland Firm: Buckley King LPA Practice area: Commercial real estate, corporate and finance Union College Undergraduate: Union College Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Torrey Pines If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel through Europe to appreciate the culture and the food Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Dig in. Find the areas of the law that interest you and become an expert. Take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities of local and national bar associations.

Name: Alan I. Goodman Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Alan I. Goodman Esq. LLC Practice area: Labor and employment Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course: None, I play tennis

Name: Daniel A. Gottesman Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Congregation B’nai Torah Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Health care, corporate Undergraduate: Yeshiva University Law school: Fordham University If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Intense study of Torah Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Do not take any shortcuts, as the process will ultimately make you a better attorney. Strive to become an asset to your supervising attorneys and your clients.

Name: Madelyn Grant Hometown: Highland Heights Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C. Practice area: Criminal defense Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling the world Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Get comfortable being uncomfortable Name: Brian Green Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: JFX Firm: Shapero & Green LLC Practice area: Business litigation Undergraduate: Indiana University, Kelley School of Business Law school: Washington University School of Law Favorite golf course to play: None, Ironman training is way more fun If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: On a beach Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Take the time to prepare and know your case Name: Howard Groedel Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Romemu in NYC Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Securities/corporate law

LOCAL LAWYERS Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: George Washington University Law School Favorite golf course to play: Le Diable, Mont Tremblant, Quebec.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Canoeing down the Mississippi River Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Don’t be afraid to ask questions Name: Joan M. Gross Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Practice area: Trusts and estates Undergraduate: Boston University Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: With my children and grandchildren Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard, be brave and don’t cut corners Name: Todd Gurney Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: The Eisen Law Firm Practice area: Medical malpractice, birth injury and wrongful death Undergraduate: Indiana University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Where to begin … I like so many courses, but my favorite is The River Course in Kiawah Island, S.C. I’ve played there a few times with my brother – the course is immaculate, and if I’m there, it means I’m relaxing on a family vacation If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would love to be able to travel the world with my family, meeting people, learning about history, experiencing different cultures and foods, and hopefully sneaking in some golf Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Embrace every challenge and learn from all members of your firm Name: Norman Gutmacher Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Commercial real estate Undergraduate: OSU Law school: University of Cincinnati

SUPER ATTORNEYS College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Spending more time with my grandchildren Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Give it your best every time Name: Barry Guttman Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: NYU Law school: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Name: Thomas Hausman Hometown: Toledo Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Law Office of Thomas I. Hausman Practice area: Taxation and estate planning Undergraduate: University of Colorado Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law and NYU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Living in Sedona, Ariz.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Don’t worry about being wrong. It’s how you learn. Just try your best and don’t be afraid to ask questions Name: Jeffrey M. Heller Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Co., LPA Practice area: Personal injury and medical malpractice Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Anywhere as long as my dad’s in my group If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: With my wife and kids traveling to sporting events across the world Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Making sure not to forget the rule of perpetuities because you’ll use it everyday in practice

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Evan Hirsch Hometown: Orange Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., LPA Practice area: Real estate, corporate and finance Undergraduate: Boston University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Does the mini golf course at the golf dome count If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Attending a game at all of the major league baseball stadiums Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Keep learning and practicing the craft. That is why is it the “practice” of law.

Name: Alan Hochheiser Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Maurice Wutscher LLP Practice area: Bankruptcy Undergraduate: State University New York at Albany Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: None, I play tennis on a regular basis If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would work with individuals in underserved communities around the United States providing them financial education Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Ask questions and solicit answers from your colleagues, superiors, and mentors. Their experience is a wealth of knowledge for you.

Name: Benjamin N. Hoen Hometown: Cleveland Heights Synagogue: Congregation Zemach Zedek Firm: Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA Practice area: Creditor’s rights Undergraduate: Central Yeshiva, Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would take a relaxing cross-country trip to attend a Major League Baseball game at every stadium. As a teen, I attended games at the old Tiger and Yankee stadiums, and the nostalgia and charm of

CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 77 watching a ballgame at those old classic parks cannot be replicated. Fenway and Wrigley are definitely on my bucket list Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Volunteer and ask questions. Treat the firm’s staff, and court’s staff with respect. Your success depends on the relationships you develop.

Name: Michael Davis Hoenig Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Litigation Undergraduate: New York University Law school: Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Coral Cay Adventure Golf in Naples, Fla. If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Go to culinary school in Tuscany Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Find your own voice and be confident in it Name: Ari H. Jaffe Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP Practice area: Litigation, securities, corporate Undergraduate: Brandeis University Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’d buy a bunch of Dramamine then rent a big boat with a net and scoop up plastic waste from the ocean. We all have to do our part.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: The world needs more selfless heroes. You are in a service business so keep the interests of your client ahead of your own. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you think somebody should speak up it is probably your turn to talk. If you are going to charge that much for your time you better be worth it. Judge everyone fairly.

Give people the benefit of the doubt. Treat the judge with the same respect you would your own grandfather. Always be yourself unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman. Take care of your health, your family, your friends and your community.

Name: Rachel A. Kabb-Effron Hometown: Woodmere Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Kabb Law Firm Practice area: Elder law Undergraduate: University of

Cincinnati Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Palmas Del Mar in Puerto Rico If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Sailing the world Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Working as an attorney can seem like an adversarial world. What people forget is that it is critical to be professional. I was told that it is a long road and one must never give a colleague a reason to put an asterisk next to your name. What that means is that if you act like a jerk, you will be remembered that way for a long time so just don’t.

Name: Matthew F. Kadish Hometown: Hudson Firm: Frantz Ward, LLP Practice area: Tax and estate planning Undergraduate: Williams College Law school: CWRU School of Law and NYU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Miniature golf (less likely to hurt anyone) If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel in Europe with my wife and guitar Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Regular speaking/writing will help push you to invest regularly in learning. Develop relationships with colleagues and clients.

Name: Doron Kalir Hometown: Pepper Pike Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: ClevelandMarshall College of Law – Appellate Practice Clinic Practice area: Appellate practice Undergraduate: Hebrew University Law school: Columbia Law School If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Write a book about the portion (Torah) of the week Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Do what you love, or aspire to do; not what others – you think – expect you to do.

Name: Charles Kampinski Hometown: Moreland Hills Firm: Kampinski & Roberts LPA Practice area: Medical malpractice and personal injury/ wrongful death

78 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG Undergraduate: OSU Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Beechmont Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling with my wife around the world Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard to represent your clients. My primary concern is providing quality representation for my clients

Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Any course that has a good 19th hole with a lot of single malt scotch or vodka If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling the world to all the places on my bucket list Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Practice civility, professionalism, a strong work ethic and never lose your passion for justice

Name: Daniel Karon Synagogue: JFX Firm: Karon LLC Practice area: Consumer litigation and class actions Undergraduate: Indiana University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’m working on my first novel, so I’d return to Europe to write Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Learn how to write.

It’s all about growing business for your firm. As a recent law grad, you have none. But excellent writing allows you to add immediate value that your partners and clients notice. This value keeps you working with partners and gets you in front of clients – especially when you win. And before long, these clients will be hiring you

Name: Joshua A. Klarfeld Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Young Israel of Greater Cleveland Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Product liability litigation Undergraduate: Yeshiva University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Make yourself indispensable, take ownership of all matters as though the buck stops with you, and do not hand in work product until you believe it is perfect.

Name: David Kaufman Hometown: Columbus Synagogue: Temple Emanu El Firm: Calfee, Halter & Griswold, LLP Practice area: Labor and employment Undergraduate: Georgetown University Law school: Emory University Favorite golf course to play: Grantwood (but I’d rather be sailing) If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Sailing from the Great Lakes down to the Gulf of Mexico and back up the East Coast Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Timely and excellent work is the best kind of first impression you can make Name: Steven S. Kaufman Hometown: Chagrin Falls Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Complex and “bet the company” business litigation Undergraduate: Colgate University

Name: Richard S. Koblentz Hometown: Solon Firm: Koblentz & Penvose, LLC Practice area: General practice concentrating in representation of licensed professionals Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Beechmont Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would like to take Ph.D. level history and political theory courses Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: While serving the needs of our clients is paramount, you must never sacrifice your honesty, integrity and duty to our profession under any circumstance.

Name: Brett S. Krantz Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Ashe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP Practice area: Commercial litiation Undergraduate: Dartmouth College Law school: University of Chicago Law School

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Hannah Kraus Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP Undergraduate: OSU Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law Name: Jared Kriwinsky Hometown: Moreland Hills Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: Denison University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: You’re here for a reason and you’ve earned the right to be a lawyer. Everyone experiences impostor syndrome, no matter how young or old, so don’t feel like you’re alone.

LOCAL LAWYERS bar entering your firm: Find an older, accomplished attorney willing to serve as your mentor about the practice of law, life’s experiences and life outside of the law firm Name: Jeff Lazarus Hometown: Solon Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Office of the Federal Public Defender Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: I haven’t played a round of golf in years.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling the country Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Do not be afraid to ask questions and take every opportunity to improve your legal writing.

Name: Philip Seth Kushner Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Kushner & Hamed Practice area: Litigation, complex civil and white-collar criminal defense Undergraduate: Yale University Law school: University of Chicago Favorite golf course to play: The tennis court If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: reading, writing, hiking and swimming, and playing music and tennis Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Watch, listen, learn and put aside ego

Name: Jeffrey A. Leikin Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Jeffrey A. Leikin, LLC Practice area: Personal injury, litigation Undergraduate: University of Colorado Law school: Cleveland-Marshal College of Law Favorite golf course to play: The old Hawthorne Valley Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would probably put together a bucket list with my wife and kids and accomplish as many items on that list as possible Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be patient with your practice, and build relationships whenever and wherever you are able. Most importantly, make client services your top priority.

Name: Kenneth M. Lapine Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Buckley King LPA Practice area: Real property, banking and consumer credit Undergraduate: Dartmouth College Law school: University of Michigan Law School Favorite golf course to play: Pebble Beach If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling the world Advice for newest member of the

Name: Kevin Lenson Hometown: Cleveland Firm: Elk + Elk Practice area: Personal Injury Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin, Madison Law school: University of Toledo College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Touring many of the Civil War battlefields Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Ask questions and continue to learn, especially from some of the more experienced members of the profession. Don’t reinvent the wheel.

SUPER ATTORNEYS Name: David W. Leopold Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Immigration law Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Memphis Kiddie Park If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel photography. Photography is my passion.

I would travel the world taking photos of people, architecture and landscape.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Follow your heart into the practice; represent your clients with integrity; work to make the world a better place than when you arrived.

Name: Scott Lewis Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Meyers Roman Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: M&A, general corporate Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: University of Chicago Favorite golf course to play: Ellsworth Meadows in Streetsboro If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Donating my time to a few community organizations that would benefit from my contributions, taking road trips (with dogs) to parts of the country I have not yet visited, enjoying and taking full advantage of our city’s diverse performing arts offerings, reading (something other than contracts), and reconnecting in person with family and friends.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: (1) Ask questions, (2) don’t blindly follow “the form,” (3) absorb as much as you can from as many mentors as possible, and (4) see (1) – keep asking questions Name: Kenneth B. Liffman Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA Practice area: Real estate, corporate, banking and transactional law Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina

JANUARY 28, 2022 If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Though it might be more exhausting than work, I’d try to spend every second of it with my grandchildren Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: I tell all the lawyers at my firm, but particularly the younger ones, to get involved in the community, but do it for the right reasons. Don’t do it for exposure or to try and “get something out of it.” Do it because you really believe in it and you like it. In the process, you’ll meet wonderful people and you’ll help a good cause.

Name: Michael Liner Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Liner Legal, LLC Practice area: Disability law Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Fantasy Island Mini Golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Checking my calendar to see when six months is up Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Law is a customer service business. To be great, be different.

Name: Eric F. Long Hometown: Gates Mills Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Friedman & Nemecek, LLC Practice area: Title IX, criminal defense Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Mini-golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel the world on a culinary tour Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be true to yourself and your clients. Be confident, courageous, and creative.

Name: Lisa Arlyn Lowe Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Temple Emanu El Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Commercial finance and real estate Undergraduate: University of Florida Law school: University of Denver Favorite golf course to play: The dinner location after the match

CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 79 If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel with and visit with family (without COVID worry) Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Always ask questions and communicate with other lawyers in the firm Name: Michael Makofsky Hometown: Connecticut Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA Practice area: M&A, banking and finance Undergraduate: University of Connecticut Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Biking tour of Europe Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be thoughtful, ask questions, take on challenges and own your career Name: Jack S. Malkin Hometown: Youngstown Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Jack S. Malkin, Esq. Practice area: Business law Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: The University of Akron School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Gleneagles Golf Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling to Europe and Israel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be accessible to your clients and promptly communicate with them Name: Ellen Mandell Hometown: Beachwood Firm: Law Office of Ellen S. Mandell Practice area: Family law Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Taking cooking classes Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Take a deep breath and have high aspirations and realistic expectations

Name: Dale H. Markowitz Hometown: Cleveland Firm: Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: OSU Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Beechmont Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Ski, golf and traveling Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Remember this is a service business so keep the clients informed Name: Marc B. Merklin Hometown: Fairlawn Synagogue: Beth El Congregation Firm: Brouse McDowell Practice area: Restructuring, corporate counseling Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Portage Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Volunteering for some of the boards I currently serve on for more intensive service Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Take your vacations – you need the mental health time off Name: Donald H. Messinger Hometown: Shaker Heights Firm: Thompson Hine LLP Practice area: Corporate (business) Undergraduate: Colgate University Law school: Duke School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: My wife, Sally, and I would take our seven grandchildren and their parents on an around-the-world cruise Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Pay attention, ask questions and answer your phone on the first ring. Clients and other lawyers will appreciate your genuine interest and respect for their time and concerns.

Name: Anne L. Meyers Hometown: Lyndhurst Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel, Beth El Congregation Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Business, construction Undergraduate: OSU

80 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG Law school: Capital University Law School Favorite golf course to play: The Broadmoor If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Focus on what is best for your client’s interest Name: David S. Michel Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Law Office of David S. Michel Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Locally, my favorite course is Boulder Creek If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would want to see many of the awesome national parks that we have and which I have not yet had the opportunity to explore Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Treat all clients like they are members of your family and prepare each matter and then prepare some more and finally be forthright, transparent and totally honest with clients, opposing counsel, the judiciary, and with me. At the same time you need to zealously advocate for your client but within the rules of law.

Name: Aaron Minc Hometown: Akron Synagogue: TempleTifereth Israel Firm: Minc Law Practice area: Internet defamation Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Beechmont Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Always act with these four values in mind – professionalism, results, empathy and loyalty Name: Sam Mintzer Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Firm: Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: OSU Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Make the most out of every opportunity. Do the little things right.

Name: Howard Mishkind Hometown: Kirtland Synagogue: Temple Emanu El Firm: Mishkind Kulwicki Law Practice Area: Plaintiff personal injury, vaccine litigation and medical malpractice Undergraduate University: University of Cincinnati Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law If You Could Take A 6-month Sabbatical From Work How Would You Spend It: Riding horses, going to baseball games and spending time with my family in Arizona Advice For Newest Member Of The Bar Entering Your Firm: Be honest, ethical,work hard and value your license to practice law. Do Justice for your clients and the legal profession Name: Suzann Moskowitz Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: The Moskowitz Firm Practice area: Trademark, copyright, brand protection Undergraduate: Cornell University Law school: Stanford Law School Favorite golf course to play: Sweetie’s Golfland If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Biking (and eating) across Europe Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Try to find a practice area you love, so it never feels like work Name: Richard A. Naegele Hometown: Vermilion Synagogue: Oheb Shalom Temple Firm: Wickens Herzer Panza Practice area: Employee benefits (ERISA) Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would rent a seaside apartment in the Algarve in Portugal and travel throughout Europe, Israel and Northern Africa with my wife, Jori Bloom Naegele Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Exercise, eat well and maintain your health. My law partner, Dave Herzer, promoted the concept that it is difficult to be successful in any endeavor if you don’t have your health.

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Dave Nager Firm: Nager, Romaine & Schneiberg Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Workers’ compensation Undergraduate: KSU Law School: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Name: Steve Nobil Hometown: Tiffin Synagogue: Beth Shalom Firm: Fisher & Phillips Practice area: Traditional labor, human resources and employment Undergraduate: Baldwin Wallace University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Barrington If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would take piano lessons and practice playing the piano three to four hours everyday with the intention of putting on a recital for my loved ones at the end of the sabbatical Name: Tod A. Northman Firm: Tucker Ellis LLP Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue Practice area: Transactional aviation, artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles Undergraduate: Portland State University Law School: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Aspen Lakes in Sisters, Ore. If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Mountain biking and hiking in southern Utah Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Make sure you understand your client and their motivation fully; get to know them as people; do the absolute best work you can, no matter the time constraints Name: Andrew November Hometown: Cleveland Firm: Liner Legal, LLC Practice area: Disability law Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Cleveland Metroparks’ Washington Golf Course If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from

LOCAL LAWYERS work, how would you spend it: I am not sure where you would find me, but I am sure that you wouldn’t see me with a screen. Since the pandemic’s beginning, we’ve been blessed to have digital entertainment to make social distancing a bit easier. But on the flip side, it’s easy to feel dependent and isolated when confined to electronic communication. So ideally, I will be outside, in the fresh air with good friends and family.

Name: Bradley L. Ortman Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC Practice area: Immigration law Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: The George Washington University Law School Favorite golf course to play: Chardon Lakes Golf Course If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would take the time to experience life living in another country, probably in Latin America Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Always give your best effort for your clients. Work to make our society more just and equitable. Make sure that your work is rooted in a strong ethical foundation.

Name: Abbie Pappas Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Beachwood Kehilla Firm: Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co. LPA Practice area: Trusts and estates Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Columbia Law School Favorite golf course to play: I had to play golf once in tenth grade gym class and haven’t tried again since If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: In Israel with my husband and kids Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Find a practice area you really like, and that you feel will be sustainable to practice over the course of your career Name: Dana Paris Hometown: Moreland Hills Firm: Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Practice area: Personal injury Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

SUPER ATTORNEYS Name: David M. Paris Hometown: Moreland Hills Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Practice area: Personal Injury Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College Of Law Favorite golf course to play: Never had time. Too busy being a dad and honing my craft.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: At this point in our lives, my wife and I would be skiing, hiking the national parks, riding the Harley through the Rockies and enjoying an isolated beach … and the rest of the time spoiling our three grandchildren.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be the first in and last out, work-life balance can come later.

The rules that guide a successful career as a trial lawyer are not unlike those that apply to a professional athlete. Train hard; prepare, prepare, prepare; outwork your opponent; be a mensch and make fair calls; don’t whine; be gracious in defeat and humble in victory. It is a specialty that provides profound emotional rewards when hard work can help mend the broken lives of many of our clients. Learn from your mistakes.

Name: Joshua D. Payne Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy Co., LPA Practice area: Personal injury (car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability and construction accidents) Undergraduate: The College of Wooster Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would drive around the country with my wife and visit every national park Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Listen, learn and treat every client as they are your biggest and most important Name: Elizabeth L. Perla Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Beachwood Kehilla Firm: The Perla Law Firm, LLC Practice area: Estate planning, probate and elder law

JANUARY 28, 2022 Undergraduate: OSU Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: I don’t play, but I imagine it would be the one with the most shade and the use of a golf cart If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling, reading and watching my children grow Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: The practice of law, like life, is a marathon, not a sprint. Pace yourself and take care to treat everyone well along the way Name: Scott Perlmuter Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Tittle & Perlmuter Practice area: Class action and personal injury Undergraduate: University of WisconsinMadison Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: I’ve got to give love to Beechmont Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling around the world (assuming that’s ever a thing that people can still do in 2022 and beyond) Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be prepared to dedicate yourself to the practice of law, difficult problems demand innovative solutions. Great lawyers are very hardworking and creative in their practice.

Name: Cynthia Krips Port Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Practice area: Estate planning Undergraduate: University of Maryland Law school: American University Washington College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Going to Vermont and take all the baking school classes at King Arthur Baking Company Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Make sure you understand the assignment, ask for help and track your hours in real-time Name: Robert Port Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Practice area: Litigation,

CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 81 construction Undergraduate: Drexel University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Highland Links in North Turo, Mass.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work with as many lawyers as you can, ask many questions as you need to in order to understand your assignments, develop a relationship with someone in the firm to act as a mentor Name: Howard Rabb Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Dworken & Bernstein, Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Estate planning Undergraduate: OSU Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Fowler’s Mill If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: By doing the things I don’t normally have time to do like seeing friends and family, reading a book and working out more regularly Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Pick a specialty you “enjoy,” perfect it, and find a good balance between work and family Name: Julie E. Rabin Hometown: Pepper Pike Synagogue: Solon Chabad Firm: Rabin & Rabin Co LPA Practice area: Bankruptcy Undergraduate: Northwestern University Law school: New York University If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling (once COVID is behind us) Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Try to remember that you cannot control everything that happens but that you can control your responses and actions Name: Alan M. Rauss Hometown: Cleveland Heights Synagogue: Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Firm: Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP Practice area: Labor and employment, corporate law Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School Law school: University of Michigan Law School

Name: Jodi Rich Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: The George Washington University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: One with a pool, I don’t golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Working for voters’ rights Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Expect to learn something new every day Name: Barbara K. Roman Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Meyers Roman Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Family law Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Wolf Creek in Mesquite, Nev. If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel extensively and create a photo journal of my adventures Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Watch, listen, learn and always ask questions Name: Irving Rosner Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA Practice area: Workers compensation and employment law Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling in the Arctic to study and improve my understanding of climate change issues and proposed solutions Name: Larry Rothenberg Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Beachwood Kehilla Firm: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA Practice area: Real estate

82 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Who’s got time If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Learning in Israel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Continuously get business to handle. Handle it with excellence. Bill honorably. Collect what is due.

Name: Bruce Rutsky Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Petronzio Schneier Co. LPA Practice area: Personal injury and criminal defense Undergraduate: Indiana University Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: On the beach Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Find a good mentor Name: Douglas Schnee Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Frantz Ward LLP Practice area: Labor and employment Undergraduate: Tulane University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Canterbury Golf Club Name: Marc Scolnick Hometown: Long Island, N.Y. Firm: Law Office of Marc Scolnick P.C. Practice area: General practice Undergraduate: KSU Law school: The University of Akron School of Law Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be open-minded, try new practice areas and keep the excitement you had as a 1L in your time as a practicing lawyer.

Name: Patricia A. Shlonsky Hometown: Columbus Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Employee eenefits Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: OSU Favorite golf course to play: None – It

takes away from reading time If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing the great American novel Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Stay focused, respond promptly, be pro-active and get to know as many people as possible Name: Marc Alan Silverstein Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Jones Day Practice area: Real estate and construction Undergraduate: Brown University Law school: Harvard Law School Favorite golf course to play: Cypress Point If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would rent an apartment in Boston’s Back Bay and use it as a base for sailing on the Charles, taking short trips throughout New England, and sitting in on courses and lectures at the many excellent local universities Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Treat everyone at the Firm and in each client’s office with respect, lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Appreciate the expertise each member of the team brings to the table, and say “thank you” sincerely and often. Always be organized and wellprepared. Always, always act with integrity.

Name: Paul J. Singerman Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Temple Israel Ner Tamid/Solon Chabad Firm: Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Real estate, corporate and banking Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Sandridge If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling with my wife Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Our job as lawyers is to provide our clients with “Peace of Mind,” so work hard, learn your craft and always put the interests of your clients first.

Name: Roni Sokol Hometown: Los Angeles Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: The Sokol Law Firm Practice area: Personal injury and criminal defense Undergraduate: UCLA Law school: Southwestern Law School

JANUARY 28, 2022 If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Six months on a Tel Aviv beach Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Try not to take the stress home with you Name: Michael Solomon Hometown: Beachwood Firm: Solomon, Steiner & Peck Practice area: Business, tax and estate planning Undergraduate: Purdue University Law school: Georgetown University Law Center If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would read.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Pick an area of law and specialize.

Name: Robert E. Somogyi Hometown: Solon Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: KUENZI/ SOMOGYI, Attorneys Practice area: Domestic relations, criminal, personal injury Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Pebble Beach If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling, visiting with family, golfing, cooking Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Try to clear your head when you leave the office every evening. Viewing problems from a fresh perspective the following day may open your eyes to a new way of addressing them Name: Loren M Sonkin Firm: Loren M. Sonkin, Attorney at Law Hometown: Pepper Pike Practice area: Estate planning, probate, elder law Undergraduate: Purdue University Law School: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Sleepy Hollow If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling the world Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Keep reminding

LOCAL LAWYERS yourself why you are working and use that to maintain a work/life balance Name: Jeremy Sosin Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Sosin Law LLC Practice area: Real estate Undergraduate: Indiana University Law school: Valparaiso University School of Law Name: Scott Spero Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Bentoff & Spero Co., LPA Practice area: Personal Injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice Undergraduate: Indiana University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: I loved playing at Hawthorne Valley Golf Club, back in the day If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would train to qualify for the Hawaii Ironman.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard, play hard.

Life goes by way too fast.

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Name: David Steiger Hometown: Beachwood Firm: Karp Steiger Practice area: Plaintiffs workers’ compensation and personal injury Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Capital University Law School Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Ask for help.

Name: Deana S. Stein Hometown: Akron Synagogue: Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Litigation Undergraduate: Boston University Law school: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Baking, singing and spending time with my family Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Stay connected to your classmates and colleagues

SUPER ATTORNEYS Name: Marc Stolarsky Hometown: Pepper Pike Synagogue: Temple Israel Ner Tamid Firm: Marc L. Stolarsky Law LLC Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: ClevelandMarshall College of Law Practice area: Probate, estate planning, family law Favorite gold course: Locust Grove, circa 1973 Six month sabbatical: My wife and I would drive to every national park in the United States or I’d sleep and eat all day Advice for the newest member of the bar: Document everything in writing Name: Ronald J. Teplitzky Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Commercial finance and banking; business law Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Chagrin Valley Country Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel to every Major League Baseball stadium and NFL football stadium Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Always do what is best for the clients. Everything else will take care of itself.

Name: Michael S. Tucker Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Bankruptcy and creditors’ rights Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Never played golf; Solon softball fields are great If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Some time on a beach, some world travel and then back home to do some volunteer work Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: You can never meet too many people – get involved. Your reputation takes time to polish, but can be easily tarnished; never underestimate the importance of honesty, integrity and professionalism

JANUARY 28, 2022 Name: Peter Turner Hometown: Orange Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Practice area: Civil litigation Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: The Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland or, more realistically, any course, whenever I can If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’d have to keep busy. Spend time with family (especially the grandchildren), a few weeks of travel, reading/learning, playing golf/getting outdoors/exercise and some form of volunteer service, possibly pro bono legal services Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Think critically, observe experienced attorneys and develop your own style of communication and practice. But always remember that you only have one opportunity to create a first impression and credibility is everything.

Name: Michael N. Ungar Hometown: Cleveland Heights Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Litigation Undergraduate: Boston University Law school: BU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: None where anyone would be able to see me playing.

Because I’m not much of a golfer. No time for it.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Volunteering in a Third World country to try to improve the lives of those less fortunate. Alternatively, volunteering to work for our government in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Keep your nose to the grindstone and deliver great results that exceed expectations of both the client and the partner assigning the work to you.

Name: Mark I. Wachter Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Beachwood Kehilla (Cleveland); Torat Emet (Columbus) Firm: Wachter Kurant, LLC Practice area: Alternate dispute resolution; real estate, construction and business litigation Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: American University Washington College of Law

CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 83 Favorite golf course to play: Arnold Palmer’s Putt-Putt If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Skiing in the winter and cycling in the summer – all with my kids and grandkids Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Do nothing that will impugn your personal integrity Name: Michael W. Ward Hometown: Orange Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Real estate and environment, corporate transactions, financing and lending Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: Chicago-Kent College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Laurel Valley Golf Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling the world with my wife and son, spending time with my family, hiking, exploring, golfing, scuba diving and focusing on other hobbies that I enjoy.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: My advice for a new member of the bar joining our firm is to be proactive in seeking out the experiences you want for your career. Also, find as many mentors (both in the firm and outside of the firm) as possible to help you through your career and provide you with advice on how to best achieve your career goals. In other words, always have a lot of “rabbis” in your corner to help guide you throughout your career. Lastly, come up with a written career plan with objective metrics to hit and constantly re-evaluate it.

Name: David Waxman Hometown: Solon Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: McGlinchey Stafford Practice area: Real estate development and finance; environmental Undergraduate: OSU Law school: The University of Toledo College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Fowler’s Mill If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Taking a cruise around the world Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Join your local bar association and get involved with your practice area section

Name: Jake Weinberg Hometown: Solon Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC Practice Area: Commercial finance Undergraduate University: OSU Law School: University of Miami School of Law Favorite Golf Course To Play: Bushwood Country Club If You Could Take A 6-month Sabbatical From Work How Would You Spend It: I would love to to visit the various national parks on the West Coast with my wife and kids Advice For Newest Member Of The Bar Entering Your Firm: Be responsive, work hard, know your own limitations and take control of your own destiny Name: Craig T. Weintraub Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Temple Emanu El Firm: Law Offices of Craig T. Weintraub Practice area: Criminal defense Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Fowler’s Mill If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Educating underprivileged children Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Always remember to be grateful and patient Name: Jerry Weiss Hometown: Erie, Pa. Synagogue: Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Firm: MediationInc Practice area: Mediation Undergraduate: Syracuse University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Wish I had time If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Getting back to travel and seeing the world and all the fascinating things and people it offers Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Think “kind” over “clever.”

Name: Robert B. Weltman Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Firm: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA

84 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG Practice area: Creditor’s rights Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would spend it going to every major sporting event in the world.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Remember someone is hiring you to represent them. Repay that confidence by working your hardest and applying all your skills and knowledge.

“Never give up, don’t ever give up.”

Name: Frederick N. Widen Hometown: South Euclid Synagogue: Suburban Temple-Kol Ami Firm: Ulmer & Berne LLP Practice area: Taxation Undergraduate: CSU Law school: Cleveland-Marshall Law School If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Working Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Put the clients first Name: Jonathan Z Wilbur Firm: Jonathan Z. Wilbur, Esq., LLC Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Beachwood Kehilla Practice are: Family/ juvenile law (Guardian ad Litem) Undergraduate: NYU Law School: Fordham University School of Law Six month sabbatical: I would help build and rehab homes through a non-profit like Habitat for Humanity. I’ve constructed a playhouse, deck, treeless treehouse, swing set, and tire swing in my own backyard, and even a tree fort for a friend whose child has special needs. While I’m very proud of the work I do and the young lives I can influence in a positive way as a GAL, there is something uniquely rewarding about building a structure from scratch that is both tangible and enduring. This is especially the case when you see young faces light up when they see what you’ve built for them. My wife jokes that we should charge an admission fee (and increase our liability coverage) for all the neighborhood kids who play in our backyard. I take attractive nuisance as a challenge.

Advice for the newest member of the bar:

The sage advice that you’ll never work a day in your life if you find a job you enjoy is frequently cited when guiding young adults on their career path. I would expand on that and emphasize the importance of finding a job that you both enjoy and to which you are truly committed.

Name: John M. Wirtshafter Hometown: Shaker Heights Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC Practice Area: Executive Compensation and employee benefits Undergraduate University: Indiana University, Bloomington Law School: CWRU School of Law Favorite Golf Course To Play: Lakewood Country Club If You Could Take A 6-month Sabbatical From Work How Would You Spend It: I am not entirely certain at this time. However, it would definitely involve foreign travel with as much of my family as could come and doing some sort of service project overseas.

Advice For Newest Member Of The Bar Entering Your Firm: Ultimately, despite what you may hear, your financial success at any firm will ultimately come down to the amount of business origination you are able to derive.

Thus, you should immediately begin learning the skills and developing the contacts that will help you develop business in the future. Nonetheless, significant business development is usually difficult for a new attorney. Therefore, figure out other ways to make yourself invaluable to the Firm’s partners and clients. This might involve becoming the go-to person for a specific legal issue or area of the law or becoming known as a great writer or researcher. Eventually, lawyers will seek you out to help them with their projects. By doing this, you will expedite the growth of your legal expertise, level of responsibility, and value to the firm.

Name: Ari Witkes Hometown: Lyndhurst Synagogue: Chabad Firm: Witkes Law Firm Practice area: Creditor and consumer rights, business litigation, personal injury Undergraduate: Rabbinical College of America Law school: OSU Moritz College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Mayfield Sand Ridge Club If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel

JANUARY 28, 2022 around the world with my family Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Take initiative and work efficiently. Always look for ways to improve.

Name: Marshall J. Wolf Hometown: Orange Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Wolf and Akers Practice area: Family law Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: I prefer Beachwood softball.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel to all Major League Baseball stadiums in season Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Practice in an area that challenges you and become proficient in it. Admit when you don’t know what you don’t know and find someone who knows.

Become active in bar associations.

Name: Andrew Zashin Hometown: Cleveland Synagogue: ChabadWorldwide Firm: Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. Practice: Family law Undergraduate: Brown University Law school: CWRU School of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Stabilize the world’s geopolitical situation with Hugo the Boerboel (@ hugotheboerboel) Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Find a mentor with whom you click, ask a lot of questions and be self-motivated Name: Stephen S. Zashin Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Zashin & Rich Co., L.P.A. Practice area: Labor & Employment Law Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School of Business Law school: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Bandon Dunes

LOCAL LAWYERS If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I would go on tour and play guitar and sing for a band.

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Dig ditches – don’t scratch surfaces Name: Jeffrey D. Zimon Hometown: Boston Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Zimon LLC Practice area: Employee benefits and compensation/ERISA Undergraduate University: Brandeis University Law School: CWRU School of Law Favorite golf course to play: None – no time to play golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Some place warm, swim every day, practice musical instruments, be with family Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Enthusiasm and focus outweigh the fact that you have no idea how to practice law yet Name: Ami Zukowsky Hometown: Dayton Synagogue: Beachwood Kehilla Firm: Zukowsky Law LLC Practice area: Family law and landlord/ tenant Undergraduate: Yeshiva University Law school: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Adventure Golf Mini Golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel with my wife Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Beware of the boss

Attorneys included in this section completed a questionnaire that was emailed to attorneys and/or firms. The questionnaire was also available at cjn.org and was included in our Boker Tov e-newsletter. Some opted not to answer all questions. And some were edited for brevity.

Law listings submitted by lawyers and law firms.

Compiled by Becky Raspe.

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Name: Sharon Comet-Epstein Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Comet-Epstein Law & Mediation Practice areas: Family law, divorce Undergraduate university: The Ohio State University Law school: Case Western Reserve University School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Any miniature golf course If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Writing a book in a breezy condo overlooking the ocean that encourages divorcing spouses to seek out-of-court settlement processes Name: Michael D. Goldstein Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Goldstein & Goldstein Co LLC Practice area: Personal Injury Undergraduate university: The Ohio State University Law school: University of Wisconsin Law School Name: Bradley L. Greene Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Jewish Family Experience Firm: The Life Care Planning Offices of Bradley L. Greene Practice areas: Elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate Undergraduate university: Bowling Green State University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: I’m a tennis/pickleball player. No time for golf.

If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’ve always wanted to drive out West Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: I’m a one-man show, so I have no associates. But I would tell them to treat every client how they would want to be treated. Oh yeah, and call people back.

Name: Jordan D. Lebovitz Hometown: Orange Synagogue: Park Synagogue Firm: Nurenberg Paris Practice area: Trucking, catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation Undergraduate university: University of Michigan Law school: Chicago-Kent College of Law If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Travel, eat, sleep and repeat Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Embrace the opportunity to help others. We are fortunate to work in a practice that allows us to be competitive in working towards a successful outcome following our clients’ most tragic personal circumstances. There is no better feeling than knowing you have made a difference for your client. The long hours, travel time and weekend work are worth it, knowing you will change your clients’ lives forever.

Name: Barry Joseph Miller Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. Synagogue: Jewish Living and The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP Practice area: Construction law Undergraduate university: Miami University Law school: Case Western Reserve University of Law Favorite golf course to play: Sand Ridge If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Traveling to the national parks with my family and camera Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Invest in your professional and personal development as you are your greatest asset Name: Lawrence E. Oscar Hometown: Shaker Heights Synagogue: B’nai Jeshurun Congregation Firm: Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Practice area: Corporate law, M&A and insolvency Undergraduate university: University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School Law school: New York University School of Law Favorite golf course to play: Old Tabby Links on Spring Island, South Island If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Three months traveling with my wife, Jeanne Shatten, and 3 months working full time to further social justice Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Be inquisitive, curious and hardworking. Admit your mistakes as soon as you realize them and suggest how to correct the situation.

Name: Joseph S. Simms Hometown: Sagamore Hills Firm: Reminger Co., LPA Practice area: Securities litigation, regulatory enforcement and compliance Undergraduate university: The Ohio State University Law school: Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Favorite golf course to play: Fun ‘n’ Stuff miniature golf If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Volunteering in an animal shelter Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: Work hard, but have fun. Time flies.

Name: Michael Stovsky Hometown: Beachwood Synagogue: Solon Chabad and The Temple-Tifereth Israel Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan and Aronoff LLP Practice area: Technology transactions, intellectual property and data security and privacy Undergraduate university: Northwestern University Law school: University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Favorite golf course to play: Pelican Sound Golf and River Club in Estero, Fla. If you could take a 6-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: My perfect sabbatical would include devoting more time and effort to my board roles with the ADL fighting antisemitism, racism and bigotry, and with Friendship Circle helping special young people; taking an extended trip to Israel to work on the Federation’s STEM education initiative; becoming fluent in Hebrew; traveling to interesting places with my wife Jill; and continuing to feed my pickleball addiction with as much play as humanly possible!

Advice for newest member of the bar entering your firm: The areas in which I have spent my career practicing did not exist the day I graduated from law school. The internet was just becoming a commercial reality and there was very little law related to technology and data. Be open to new and exciting areas of practice and opportunities ... you never know when the next internet will change everything for you.

Law listings submitted by lawyers and law firms. Compiled by Becky Raspe.