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Letter From Our Managing Partner It’s been another year of positive growth and change for KMK Law. KMK continues to provide world-class legal services in traditional practice areas and multidisciplinary niche practices. Our attorneys possess the level of skills and knowledge that some assume can only be found in large cities. However, while KMK delivers “Biglaw” levels of knowledge and experience, we maintain our Midwestern values of excellent client service and reasonable rates. Part of our commitment to our clients is meeting them where they are. For many clients, that means onsite meetings and tours of their facilities to ensure we fully understand their business. For the growing number of entrepreneurial clients in Cincinnati, it means inviting them to meet with us and make use of our satellite office located in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood. First opened in 2012, KMK recently relocated our OTR office to 1201 Walnut Street, at the newly renovated Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) headquarters building. KMK’s culture is still firmly rooted in advising small business owners and start-ups, and our new space not only puts us in close proximity to our start-up clients, business incubators, and investor clients, but places us at the hub of entrepreneurial activity in our region.
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KMK remains dedicated to strategically growing our firm and continually enhancing our services for clients. The attorneys of KMK sincerely thank those who have recommended our law firm to colleagues and friends. We are devoted to preserving your trust every day and with every matter.
— Paul V. Muething, Managing Partner
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Taking Care of Our Clients’ Businesses BUSINESS REPRESENTATION & TR ANSACTIONS Representing all types and sizes of business organizations, our lawyers regularly serve as outside general counsel to clients and as special counsel for specific transactions. Our attorneys are adept at advising clients on business formation issues, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, franchising, and other business expansion alternatives. In addition, our attorneys have been widely recognized for their experience and knowledge in the areas of private placements, public offerings, and all aspects of securities law compliance. Recent successful transactions for our clients include:
Cintas Corporation KMK represented Cintas Corporation in its joint venture with Shred-it International, which combined the second and fourth largest shredding companies in the United States to create the world’s largest document destruction company, with $600 million in combined revenues and operations in 18 countries. KMK represented Cintas in all facets of its joint venture transaction, including M&A, securities, labor, real estate, employee benefits, and environmental. Stikeman Elliott (Toronto) represented Shred-it. KMK also represented Cintas Corporation in the subsequent sale of its investment in Shred-it International to Stericycle, Inc. for $2.3 billion. Shred-it was represented by Stikeman Elliot (Toronto), and Stericycle was represented by Sidley Austin (Chicago). KMK represented Cintas Corporation in its purchase of Zee Medical from McKesson Corporation for approximately $130 million. Morrison & Foerster (San Francisco) represented McKesson.
Multi-Color Corporation KMK represented Multi-Color Corporation in its acquisition of Graphic Packaging International, Inc.’s heat transfer label business for consideration of $80.7 million cash. Alston & Bird (Atlanta) represented the Seller. KMK represented Multi-Color Corporation in its acquisition of Super Enterprise Holdings Berhad (Super Label) by a tender offer for its publicly traded shares. Super Label was formerly a publicly listed company on the Bursa Malaysia stock exchange and has operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and China.
AtriCure, Inc. KMK represented AtriCure in primary and secondary public equity securities offerings underwritten by Piper Jaffray, having an aggregate value of approximately $90 million. KMK’s representation of the NASDAQ-listed company included filing the shelf registration statement pursuant to which shares of common stock and other securities were registered. Piper Jaffray was represented by Goodwin Procter LLP (New York).
KMK also represented AtriCure in its acquisition of nContact Surgical, Inc. for $100 million closing consideration payable in AtriCure common stock, with up to $150 million in additional consideration possible. KMK represented AtriCure in all facets of the triangular merger transaction, including securities and M&A. The Seller was represented by Wyrick Robbins (Raleigh).
Divisions, Inc. and Affiliated Entities KMK represented Divisions, Inc. and its affiliated entities, New FM Acquisition Company, LLC, Divisions Holding Corporation, and Divisions International LLC, in connection with its Stock Purchase Agreement, Investment Agreement, and restructuring of revolving and term loan facilities and in all facets of the transaction, including tax and M&A. Details include $28.8 million payable in cash; investment of $16 million into Divisions by Caltius Partners IV, LP and Caltius Partners Executive IV, LP in exchange for Senior Subordinated Notes; and $21.5 million revolving and term loan facilities. Caltius Partners IV, LP and Caltius Partners Executive IV, LP were represented by DLA Piper LLP (Washington, D.C.); PNC Bank, National Association (lender) was represented by Frost Brown Todd LLP; certain existing shareholders of Divisions were represented by Frost Brown Todd LLP and Katz Teller Brant & Hild. Divisions was successfully recapitalized in a leveraged recapitalization in November 2014 in which KMK represented Divisions.
Orchard Holdings Group LLC KMK represented Orchard Holdings Group LLC in the acquisition of capital stock of LAI Holdings II Inc. d/b/a The Lucas Group from LAI Holdings I Inc. The Seller was represented by Goodwin Procter (Boston). KMK represented Orchard Holdings Group LLC in the acquisition of capital stock of Messenger Holding Corp. The Seller was represented by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (Chicago). KMK represented Orchard Holdings Group LLC in the acquisition of the capital stock of Bock & Clark Corporation and the financing related to such acquisition and ongoing operational needs. The Seller was represented by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (Chicago).
American Financial Group, Inc. KMK represented American Financial Group in various debt offerings over the past few years, including two underwritten debt offerings of $150 million of subordinated debt securities and an underwritten debt offering of $125 million of senior debt securities. The lead underwriters in each offering included Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo, among others. The underwriting syndicates were represented by Sidley Austin (New York).
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COMMERCIAL FINANCE & REORGANIZATION KMK attorneys actively work with the region’s largest banks, insurance companies, debt and equity funds, and other financial institutions assisting with the documentation of secured and unsecured commercial loan and leasing transactions. Following the closing and funding of a transaction, we advise our clients throughout the life of the financing agreement, including through any necessary loan restructuring and work-out. In addition, we are active in our representation of borrowers for all aspects of their financing needs.
KMK represented Multi-Color Corporation, Collotype International Holdings Pty Limited, and certain other subsidiaries in connection with the amendment and restatement of its $500 million in aggregate of senior revolving credit facilities with various lenders, including Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender, and U.S. L/C Issuer, and Westpac Banking Corporation as Australian Administrative Agent and Australian L/C Issuer. KMK’s representation included preparation of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, U.S. and Australian security documents, and other related transaction documents for such facilities. The consortium of lenders was represented by McGuireWoods LLP.
Commercial Finance Transactions Recent representations for our clients include:
American Money Management Corporation (AMMC) KMK represented AMMC as Collateral Manager and the Co-Issuers in respect of a $510.8 million collateralized loan obligation transaction whereby Jefferies, LLC acted as Initial Purchaser. KMK’s representation included preparation of the Offering Circular and Indenture and related transaction documents for AMMC. Initial Purchaser was represented by K&L Gates LLP. KMK represented AMMC as Collateral Manager in respect of a $357.75 million collateralized loan obligation transaction whereby Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc. acted as Initial Purchaser. KMK’s representation included preparation of the Offering Circular and Indenture and related transaction documents for AMMC. Initial Purchaser was represented by Dechert LLP.
Fifth Third Bank KMK’s representation of Fifth Third Bank — a regional bank with $117 billion in assets — included preparation and negotiation of loan documentation and related fund diligence, for $30 million revolving credit facilities for two funds managed by Fund Evaluation Group. Fund Evaluation Group was represented by Drinker Biddle & Reath (Philadelphia).
Multi-Color Corporation KMK represented Multi-Color Corporation (NASDAQ: LABL) as Issuer in respect of $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.125% senior notes due 2022 in a Rule 144A private offering whereby the Initial Purchasers included Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BMO Capital Markets Corp., Rabo Securities USA, Inc., and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. KMK’s representation included preparation of the Offering Circular and Indenture and related transaction documents for the offering. Initial Purchasers were represented by Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP.
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Jewelry Television KMK represented Multimedia Commerce Group, Inc., the parent company of Jewelry Television, in connection with its asset-based revolving credit facility and each of its related term loans with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. KMK’s representation included negotiation of the initial Credit Agreement and other related transaction documents as well as amendments to the Credit Agreement to allow for ongoing adjustments to Multimedia Commerce Group’s ongoing credit needs. KMK further represented America’s Collectibles Network, Inc., a subsidiary of Multimedia Commerce Group, in connection with its related equipment financing with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. was represented by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.
Orchard Holdings Group LLC and Messenger Acquisition Corporation KMK represented Orchard Holdings Group LLC and Messenger Acquisition Corporation in connection with the simultaneous acquisition of Messenger, LLC and its parent, Messenger Holding Corp. (collectively, “Messenger”), and the amendment and restatement of Messenger’s credit facility with Freeport Financial Partners LLC and Main Street Capital Corporation. KMK’s representation included preparation and negotiation of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and other related transaction documents related to Messenger’s revolving credit facility and term loan. The Agents and Lenders were represented by Goldberg Kohn.
Workouts & Restructuring Recent representations for our clients include:
First Financial Bank KMK represented First Financial Bank in numerous loan workouts and enforcement matters including the negotiation and confirmation of a creditor’s plan of reorganization in the Chapter 11 case of a real estate developer in Dayton, Ohio.
Confidential Client KMK recently documented and closed the restructuring of a defaulted loan from an investor client to a fast-growing national retailer.
Confidential Client KMK orchestrated the loan purchase of a defaulted loan and restructuring of the secured debt and investor obligations of a clientowned manufacturing concern.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Working with a wide range of clients, including publiclytraded companies, privately-held businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals, KMK’s Employee Benefits attorneys provide sophisticated benefits counsel in areas such as Deferred Compensation, HIPAA Privacy matters, retirement plans, ACA compliance, and corporate transactions. Representative clients include: > American Financial Group, Inc. > AtriCure, Inc. > Belcan Corporation > Castellini Company
In addition to NMTCs, KMK attorneys have a great deal of knowledge and experience with Tax Increment Finance (TIF) options, including Area-Wide TIFs and Project TIFs. Notably, KMK attorneys are part of a small group of attorneys in the U.S. known for having successfully combined tax exempt bonds inside a New Markets Tax Credit transaction. Our attorneys have significant experience in other financing and incentive vehicles, such as tax abatements, Section 108 financing, city grant financing, State of Ohio tax credits, and inexpensive financing options such as the Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund. Clients include Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC), Western & Southern Financial Group, Neyer Properties, Inc., Al.Neyer, LLC, Towne Properties, Capital Investment Group Inc., Newport on the Levee, and the Ackermann Group. In conjunction with its subsidiary, KMK Consulting Company LLC, KMK offers experienced and professional advocates to develop and implement the economic development strategies of our clients. KMK Consulting Company’s Government Affairs Solutions Group represents private and public sector clients to decision makers on the local, state, and federal levels of government, capitalizing on our experience and relationships. We focus on economic development incentive negotiation and implementation, economic and community development, strategic planning and issue analysis, strategic alliances, outreach, civic involvement, and public/private partnerships in a wide variety of areas. KMK Consulting Company has extensive experience with the City of Cincinnati in incentive negotiations related to corporate locations and expansions. Last year, KMK negotiated deals involving 8,350 jobs and $850 million in capital across nine states.
> Chiquita Brands International, Inc. > The Christ Hospital > Cincinnati Financial Corporation > Cintas Corporation > Disabled American Veterans > LSI Industries Inc. > Luxottica U.S. Holdings Corp. > Mercy Health > Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
PUBLIC FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES KMK has vast experience in successfully facilitating public finance matters for our clients. Arguably, no law firm in Cincinnati has more New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) experience than KMK; in fact, KMK attorneys have been involved in virtually every local NMTC transaction.
INVESTING IN THE ENTREPRENEUR KMK’s Business Group is a leading advisor to start-ups, entrepreneurs, and the companies that invest in them. Since the firm’s very beginning, KMK has been inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of its clients, eager to collaborate on their new ideas to create and build products and businesses that break the mold. From healthcare to cloud services to social media, KMK is helping its clients to lead new technological innovations and grow businesses that will drive tomorrow’s economy. Some of our recent projects include the following:
Everything But The House KMK represented Cincinnati-based online estate sale startup Everything But The House when it raised the second-largest Series A round in city history from venture capital firms on both coasts. Everything But The House raised $13 million from Spark Capital in Boston and Greycroft Partners of New York and Santa Monica. KMK also represented Everything But The House in its subsequent $30 million Series B round.
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American Financial Group, Inc.
Representative IP matters include the following:
KMK represented American Financial Group, Inc. and certain of its affiliates as lead investors in a $30 million equity investment in Assurex Health, Inc. Assurex Health is a personalized medicine company providing industry-leading treatment decision support to healthcare providers for behavioral health and chronic pain conditions.
Intellectual Property Law > Acquired important domain names for clients through negotiations and UDRP proceedings. > Represented Fortune 500 clients in mergers and acquisitions involving intellectual property rights. > Negotiated licenses between Fortune 100 companies.
enosiX, Inc. KMK represented enosiX in its $4.25 million Series A funding from lead investors Allos Ventures and Mutual Capital Partners Funds. enosiX is a software company with a unique framework that enables .NET developers to create SAP-integrated mobile apps. In addition to its financing, KMK represented enosiX in the development of its unique development partner model and related commercial relationships.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Serving a wide range of clients from start-ups to some of the largest corporations in the region, KMK’s Intellectual Property attorneys have vast experience securing and managing intellectual property in the U.S. and abroad. Our state-of-the-art docketing system provides capacity for thousands of trademarks, and we are experienced at handling oppositions and infringement matters as well. Representative clients include the following: > Belcan Corporation > Chiquita Brands, LLC > Cintas Corporation > Cricket Ventures, LLC > Everything But The House Inc. > General Cable Technologies Corporation > The Gorilla Glue Company > Great American Insurance Group > Infinity Property & Casualty Corporation > Karisma Hotels & Resorts Corp., LTD.
> Participated in settlement of patent infringement claims.
Copyright Law > KMK represents numerous Fortune 500 companies in IP-related matters including copyright law. > KMK represents The Procter & Gamble Company, Cintas Corporation, and Fifth Third Bank in numerous IP matters. > Pursued copyright infringers of advertising materials for a number of clients.
Trademark Law > Served as counsel for a Fortune 50 client, assuming responsibility for portfolios of trademarks for several major brands. > Represented a Fortune 50 client in oppositions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. > KMK has served as counsel for a Fortune 500 client, assuming responsibility for portfolios of trademarks for several major brands. > Represented Fortune 100 clients in oppositions and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board. > KMK has handled the due diligence for a number of client mergers and acquisitions. > KMK has developed international filing strategies for Fortune 500 clients. > KMK has handled complex infringement matters in Asia and Europe for Fortune 500 clients.
> Knovation, Inc. > Meridian Bioscience, Inc. > Premier Worldwide Marketing, LLC > Selection Management Systems, Inc. > The Procter & Gamble Company > Trophy Nut Co. > Union Springs Integrative Medicine, LLC > West Chester Holdings, Inc. > Wild Things, LLC
Intellectual Property Litigation > U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio — Complaint for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, civil conspiracy, tortious interference, unjust enrichment, and misappropriation of confidential information. > U.S. District Court, Arizona — Complaint for trademark infringement. > U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia — Complaint for trademark infringement. > U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts — Complaint for trademark infringement and unfair competition.
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> U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio — Filed patent infringement litigation for plaintiff to recover royalties.
> Class Action Litigation
> U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio — KMK is defending four clients against patent-infringement claims asserted in this consolidated MDL proceeding. Defendants’ motions to dismiss and for judgment on the pleadings were granted by the district court, with prejudice. Plaintiff appealed the case to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and it is now remanded to the Federal District Court.
> Real Estate & Construction Litigation
> U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota — Defending client against trade dress infringement and counterfeiting claims.
> Commercial & Securities Litigation > Creditors’ Rights Litigation > Environmental Claims > ERISA Litigation > False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation > Financial Services Litigation > Intellectual Property Litigation > Mass Tort
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT KMK’s experienced Labor & Employment attorneys advise employers of all types and sizes and across a multitude of industries, assisting with the development and implementation of human resources practices, personnel policies, disciplinary procedures, employment agreements, performance evaluations, and union avoidance strategies. From routine questions to complex labor-related class action litigation, our attorneys represent national companies on a national and regional level, handling cases in nearly every state in the U.S. Representative Labor & Employment clients include: > AK Steel Corporation > Cintas Corporation > Eagle Manufacturing > Ferno Washington, Inc. > GE Aviation > General Cable Corporation > Klosterman Baking Co. > LSI Industries Inc. > The Matrix Companies > Multi-Color Corporation
LITIGATION KMK’s Litigation Practice Group has one of the preeminent trialpractice teams in the region. Our experienced litigators try cases in state and federal courts across the country and defend complex, “betthe-company” litigation. This level of experience creates outstanding judgment and perspective in managing litigation. Our litigators are client-driven and always employ the most pragmatic, cost-effective solution for clients, whether through an early settlement or after a lengthy trial. The Group handles matters in several areas including: > Antitrust
> Mass Tort Bankruptcy > Mass Tort Settlement Trusts > Personal Injury/Wrongful Death > Product Liability Rather than invest in bricks and mortar office space, KMK has invested in technology — virtual offices, proprietary extranet capabilities, and technologies which make us more efficient and allow us to communicate effectively with clients. We lower our costs and bridge distances through the effective use of technology. This strategy has worked for KMK and our clients, and we have been fortunate to represent clients in legal work across the country, giving us significant experience and depth in business and class action litigation. Providing exceptional service at Midwest hourly rates or through alternative fee arrangements, KMK puts its proven case-management strategies and extensive experience to work for its clients. Representative clients include: > American Financial Group, Inc. > Cincom Systems Inc. > Cintas Corporation > ContextMedia > Darling Ingredients Inc./Griffin Industries Inc. > Fifth Third Bank > First Financial Bank > Garretson Resolution Group > General Electric > Great American Insurance Group > Indiana Gaming Company, LLC > LSI Industries Inc. > Ohio Fresh Eggs LLC > Rumpke Consolidated Companies > Total Quality Logistics > Worldwide Equipment Enterprises
> Appellate Law > Arbitration & Mediation
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INSUR ANCE COVER AGE KMK’s Insurance Coverage Group possesses an exceptionally broad understanding of the many aspects of insurance law and regularly guides corporations and individuals through complicated insurance matters. KMK attorneys have the depth, experience, and sophistication to handle the largest coverage disputes involving multiple insurers, as well as the relatively straightforward disputes involving two parties. As part of a full service business law firm, our Insurance Coverage Group is able to call upon the experience of attorneys in banking, bankruptcy, corporate, employment, finance, real estate, securities, and tax matters. Representative clients include: > Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners > Cintas Corporation > Fifth Third Bancorp
E-Discovery Services: > Information governance and risk management consulting. > Litigation readiness and litigation hold policy and procedure implementation. > Case-by-case budgeting and project management principles. > Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) best practices implementation. > Electronically-stored information (ESI) data mapping strategy and implementation. > Managed review services and project management principles via our secure Review Center. > In-house early case assessment (ECA), electronic data discovery (EDD) processing, and full-scale electronic document productions.
> Garretson Firm Resolution Group > Great American Life Insurance > World Properties, LLC
E-DISCOVERY GROUP KMK’s E-Discovery Group is one of a few groups nationally that is specifically dedicated to tackling e-discovery challenges. Our in-house, multi-faceted team utilizes well-defined legal project management procedures to provide a turnkey e-discovery solution. KMK offers clients: > Seasoned litigation attorneys and paralegals with substantive knowledge of e-discovery fundamentals, issues, and technology solutions, including up-to-date government regulations and legal compliance requirements. > Information Technology professionals with national reputations as pioneers in e-discovery, document management, and litigation support. Direct access via capital investment to on-premise ownership and management of cutting-edge technologies from leaders in the industry (i.e., IPRO Build Suite, eCapture, and Allegro, and FTI Ringtail™). > Strategic partnerships with select, thoroughly-vetted national vendors offering aggressively-negotiated fee structures. > Personalized guidance on the best uses of our turnkey services versus when it may be advantageous to engage a national vendor from our network of strategic partners. Paired with KMK’s highly-respected Litigation attorneys, the E-Discovery Group works seamlessly from the early stages of the discovery lifecycle to deliver the desired results in the most cost effective and efficient manner for our clients.
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CYBERSECURITY & PRIVACY TEAM Protecting company and customer data from cybersecurity threats is one of the most important and challenging strategic initiatives companies face. Corporate risk managers and business owners are challenged with reviewing, updating, and implementing written procedures, developing a cybersecurity framework, and ensuring that they have a response team and plan in place in the event of a data breach or cybersecurity attack. KMK’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Team was formed to help clients meet these challenges. Our interdisciplinary group consists of attorneys with corporate, insurance coverage/risk prevention, information governance, labor and employment, HIPAA, employee benefits, and litigation experience. Fusing essential knowledge from various practice areas, our Team members come together to help clients: manage risk; develop, amend, and implement appropriate plans; and defend litigation arising from cyber-attacks and data breaches.
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES Working closely with our clients, KMK’s Private Client Services attorneys develop creative and tax-efficient solutions for estate planning, estate and trust administration, personal tax services, wealth creation and protection, and business succession planning. Additionally, our family law attorneys handle sensitive matrimonial disputes including divorce and child custody, guardianships, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and related family issues.
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Widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable commercial real estate practices in the region, KMK’s Real Estate Group has extensive experience in all areas of real property law including land development, leasing, zoning, land use, sales and acquisitions, real estate taxation and tax exemption, project finance, New Markets and Low Income Tax Credits, environmental law, economic development, municipal law, taxable and tax-exempt bonds, government affairs, and site selection analysis. In addition to commercial real estate transactions, KMK’s Real Estate Group has been instrumental in helping clients file and present real estate tax appeals, resulting in tremendous savings on residential and commercial properties located in the Tri-State area and across the country.
KMK’s Real Estate Group handled all legal aspects during development of 84.51° LLC’s 280,000 square-foot corporate headquarters in downtown Cincinnati. The mixed-use project also involved the City of Cincinnati and 3CDC and included a public parking garage. Other parties’ legal representation included Frost Brown Todd and City of Cincinnati Law Department.
Fath Properties KMK represented Fath Properties during numerous A Level, multifamily property acquisitions and financings.
Representative commercial real estate clients include: > Al. Neyer, LLC > Anchor Retail Solutions, LLC > Associated Bank > Cintas Corporation > The Community Builders, Inc. > Diamond Properties LLC > Fath Management Company > First American Chicago > Gilligan Oil Company > Housing Preservation, Inc.
TITLE INSUR ANCE Riverbend Commercial Title Agency Limited Partnership, a whollyowned subsidiary of KMK, provides timely title and escrow services that help our clients fulfill their commercial real estate objectives. Riverbend is an agent for the top three largest underwriting organizations in the nation, which empowers our clients with the flexibility of different underwriting perspectives and decisions. Riverbend’s clientele include developers, builders, lenders, buyers, sellers, and tenants of commercial real estate. Riverbend is committed to deliver superior client service, offer the best team of title professionals, and provide the most cost-efficient balance of title policies and endorsements.
> Model Group > Neyer Properties > Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Inc. > Towne Properties > Wesbanco Inc. Recent representative real estate transactions include:
Suburban Cincinnati Office Portfolio LLC KMK represented Suburban Cincinnati Office Portfolio LLC for the $180 million acquisition of several Class A office buildings in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. KMK provided local counsel, zoning, financing, and title insurance services.
SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. KMK represents SunCoke on a $300 million new plant development and has provided project financing representation on several other of SunCoke’s metallurgical coke and electrical co-generation facilities.
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Taking Care of Our Community FINANCIAL SUPPORT The attorneys and staff of KMK are committed to financially supporting a number of local charities, schools, and civic organizations, with firm contributions totaling in excess of $250,000 per year in addition to the $119,000 contribution to The United Way and the $60,000 contribution to ArtsWave last year.
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PRO BONO SERVICE For many years, KMK has made a strong commitment to the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, both in terms of financial support as well as providing legal services to indigent clients. Last year, KMK attorneys contributed approximately 480 hours of service to Volunteer Lawyers Project cases received from the Legal Aid Society. The firm also supports the Greater Cincinnati community through our Guardian Ad Litem work, representing the interests of children who are involved with the court system.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Above and beyond monetary donations and pro bono service, last year, KMK sponsored and supported various local and regional charities, schools, and professional and civic organizations, contributing more than $420,000. In addition to the firm’s monetary donations, our attorneys and staff donated significant time and personal financial resources to numerous causes and organizations throughout the Greater Cincinnati region, including Oyler Community Learning Center (mentoring and tutoring students in this economically-disadvantaged K-12 school), the Anna Louise Inn (women’s shelter), and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati, to name a few. Community service and support truly are cultural values fostered by our founding partners more than 60 years ago, and they remain a foundational and unifying force within the firm today.
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS KMK’s commitment extends beyond the local Cincinnati area to support and serve the regional business community. KMK is a corporate member and sponsor of The Goering Center for Family & Private Business at the University of Cincinnati; member of both the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and Over-the-Rhine Chamber; and member of The Circuit. Additionally, KMK supports the following organizations with time and resources: VentureOhio, Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, and the Cincinnati Bar Association, of which 100 percent of KMK’s attorneys are members.
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Firm Honors We take this opportunity to thank you, our clients and colleagues, for bestowing upon us your trust. While we try not to take these recognitions — or ourselves — too seriously, we do take seriously the fact that you expended your time and effort to participate in the surveys and interviews that led to these honors. And we are very serious about our commitment to deliver value and exceptional legal and business solutions with every matter and case that we handle. For your votes of confidence in KMK, we thank you. KMK was recognized as a Leading Law Firm in the 2015 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers® in the following areas: > Bankruptcy/Restructuring > Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions > General Commercial Litigation KMK was ranked nationally in the 2016 “Best Law Firms Survey” by U.S.News Media Group and Best Lawyers in America®: > Commercial Litigation > Corporate Law > Venture Capital Law KMK earned 37 Metropolitan–Cincinnati Rankings in the U.S. News–Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2016: > Banking & Finance Law
> Litigation – Intellectual Property
> Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
> Litigation – Labor & Employment
> Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
> Litigation – Real Estate
> Commercial Litigation
> Litigation – Securities
> Corporate Law
> Litigation – Trusts & Estates
> Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
> Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
> Employment Law – Management
> Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs
> Environmental Law
> Mergers & Acquisitions Law
> Family Law
> Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
> Insurance Law
> Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
> Labor Law – Management
> Project Finance Law
> Land Use & Zoning Law
> Real Estate Law
> Litigation – Antitrust
> Securities/Capital Markets Law
> Litigation – Banking & Finance
> Securities Regulation
> Litigation – Bankruptcy
> Tax Law
> Litigation – Construction
> Trademark Law
> Litigation – Environmental
> Trusts & Estates Law
> Litigation – ERISA
> Venture Capital Law
> Litigation – Land Use & Zoning
KMK Law was named to the Enquirer Media Top Workplaces List, 2015.
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Individual Recognitions We congratulate those KMK attorneys who have received noteworthy recognitions, earned professional designations, and have taken active leadership roles in the community:
G. Randall Ayers — Labor & Employment > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Labor & Employment Law, 2014-2016
James E. Burke — Litigation > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for General Commercial Litigation, 2014-2016 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Bet-the-Company “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Securities Litigation “Lawyer of the Year,” 2014 > Named to the Top 50 Attorneys in Cincinnati List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014-2016
Joseph M. Callow, Jr.— Litigation > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for General Commercial Litigation, 2016
Robert E. Coletti — Business Representation & Transactions > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2014-2016
D. Brock Denton — Business Representation & Transactions > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2014-2015 > Named to the Chambers USA “Up and Coming” Lawyers List, 2014
Timothy A. Garry > Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Law Award, Cincinnati Bar Foundation, 2015
Louis F. Gilligan — Litigation > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Product Liability Litigation, Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015
Kevin E. Irwin — Litigation/Insurance > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law, 2014-2016
Daniel E. Izenson — Litigation > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Construction Litigation “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015
Donald P. Klekamp — Business Representation & Transactions > Named Leader of Vision by the Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation, 2015
Gary P. Kreider — Business Representation & Transactions > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2014
Kenneth P. Kreider — Real Estate > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Real Estate Law, 2014
Mary Ellen Malas — Private Client Services > Named to the Top 25 Women Attorneys in Cincinnati List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2016
Lisa Wintersheimer Michel — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2014
Michael J. Moeddel — Business Representation & Transactions > Named to the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40, Class of 2015 > Named to The M&A Advisors 40 Under 40 Recognitions Program in the Legal Advisor Category, 2014
William A. Posey — Litigation > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiff “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016 > Named to the Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014 > Named to the Top 50 Attorneys in Cincinnati List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014-2016
> Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016
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F. Mark Reuter — Business Representation & Transactions > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2014-2016 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Securities/Capital Markets Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Securities Regulation “Lawyer of the Year,” 2014
Adrienne J. Roach — Private Client Services > Named to the Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2015-2016
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> Named to the Top 50 Women Attorneys in Ohio List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014-2016 > Named to the Top 50 Attorneys in Cincinnati List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014-2016 > Named to the Top 25 Women Attorneys in Cincinnati List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014-2016
Robert G. Sanker — Commercial Finance & Reorganization > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Bankruptcy/Restructuring Law, 2014-2016
Michael L. Scheier — Litigation > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for General Commercial Litigation, 2014-2016
Richard D. Siegel — Business Representation & Transactions > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Venture Capital Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016
Edward E. Steiner — Business Representation & Transactions > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions Law, 2014-2016 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Mergers and Acquisition “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016 > Named to the Top 50 Attorneys in Cincinnati List by Ohio Super Lawyers, 2014, 2016
Thomas M. Tepe, Jr. — Real Estate > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Litigation – Land Use and Zoning “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016
Joseph L. Trauth, Jr. — Real Estate > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year,” 2016 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Land Use & Zoning “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015 > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Litigation – Land Use & Zoning “Lawyer of the Year,” 2014
Daniel P. Utt — Real Estate > Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers for Real Estate Law, 2014-2016
Gregory M. Utter — Litigation > Elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates, 2014
Mark J. Weber — Real Estate > Named the Cincinnati Best Lawyers’ Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015
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Special Recognition KMK Law Recipient of the DePaul Cristo Rey Corporate Partner of Excellence Award I n October of 2015, KMK received the DePaul Cristo Rey Corporate Partner of Excellence Award as a Pioneer Partner in the school’s Corporate Work Study Program. DePaul Cristo Rey High School (DPCR) opened in June 2011 as part of the national Cristo Rey Network to serve those families who want a private, college preparatory education for their children but cannot afford it without significant financial assistance. Through the school’s work study program, KMK has sponsored four DPCR students each year since the school’s inception.
Timothy A. Garry
Recipient of the John L. Muething Lifetime Achievement in Law Award Timothy A. (Tim) Garry, a Senior Partner with KMK Law, received the John L. Muething Lifetime Achievement in Law Award from the Cincinnati Bar Foundation on October 21, 2015. The award, named after KMK Law’s Founding Partner, is presented for 50 years of exemplary service as a lawyer. The honoree must demonstrate the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession through his or her distinguished career. Tim earned his A.B. from Xavier University in 1957, and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University Law School in 1961. He served as a Captain in the United States Army and started his career doing a bit of everything from real estate and wills to criminal law and business law. Eventually Tim became a trusted advisor to many businesses including The Cincinnati Enquirer, Fenton Rigging, and American Financial Group. Tim is a well-respected attorney who is held in high regard by his partners at KMK Law and his peers in the Cincinnati legal community. He has been named to Cincy Leading Lawyers (2008-2013) and to Ohio Super Lawyers (2004, 2005, 2007). In addition to his devotion to his late wife, his five children, fifteen grandchildren, and his legal profession, Tim dedicated countless hours to lead and support a variety of organizations in the community. As a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association, Tim served as President (1987-1988) and Executive Committee Member (1974-1976, 1982-1988). He served as a Charter Member of the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati — Cincinnati Bar Association Roundtable (1986-1998). In addition, Tim served on the Gender Fairness Task Force (1993-1994), the Publications Committee (Chairman, 1974), the Practical Law Institute (Chairman), the Judicial Selection Committee, and the Labor Law Committee. Tim also served the Cincinnati Bar Foundation in a number of capacities over the years. He served as President (1979-1983), as a member of the Board of Trustees (1986-1989, 1996-1999), and on the Development Committee (1994-1999). Tim is also a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Arbitration Association. Tim has been a long-standing and dedicated contributor to the region’s justice system. Tim proudly served as Counsel to the Fraternal Order of Police and made many lifetime friends among the uniformed officers. Tim served on the Ohio State Public Defender Commission (1976-1982). He served on the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Criminal Justice Regional Planning Unit, Supervisory Commission (1980-1983), and the Cincinnati Economic Development Committee (1983). Tim was a Trustee for The Hundred Club of Cincinnati (19831985), a non-profit organization that helps families of emergency services personnel killed in the line of duty. Tim served on the Mayor’s Economic Development Task Force in 1982. He served on Cincinnati City Council (1971), and he served as Chairman of the Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention Committee. In addition, he served on the Cincinnati Air Pollution Control Board (1969-1971). Tim has served his community as a Founding Member of the Pleasant Ridge Community Council and Founding Member of the Pleasant Ridge Redevelopment Corporation. He served on the Cincinnati School Superintendent Search Committee in 1976.
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Special Recognition Tim’s life has been guided by the Jesuit education he received at St. Ignatius High School in his hometown of Cleveland and Xavier University in Cincinnati. Tim has embodied the motto attributed to the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola: Ad majorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salute which translates to mean “For the greater glory of God and salvation of man.” Tim has served Xavier University as a member of the President’s Alumni Council and as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Sciences (1993-1999). He served as a member of the Advisory Council for Xavier University Entrepreneurial Center (1985-1998), and he is a member of the Xavier University Alumni Association. In 1999, Tim was honored as the recipient of the Xavier University Distinguished Alumnus Award. In addition to serving Xavier University, Tim has served as a member of the Board of Regents at St. Ignatius High School. Tim served on the Board of Trustees for Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati and The Friars Club, a non-profit social organization serving the needs of Cincinnati’s at risk children. He also served on the Advisory Board for Joseph House, an organization dedicated to helping homeless veterans in our community. In addition to his work in the legal community and public service, Tim has been involved in the business community in Greater Cincinnati, serving on the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce as the Entrepreneurship Committee Chair and on the Cincinnati Venture Capital Formation Committee. Tim has served his religious community as a member of the Nativity Parish Education Commission and as a member of Nativity Parish Council. Tim has been involved with the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, and he was the honored recipient of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association’s Archbishop Paul Hallinan Award in 2005. Tim is a lifelong member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and was a member of the featured choir for many years.
Donald P. Klekamp Recipient of the 2015 Leader of Vision Award I n November of 2015, Donald P. Klekamp was recognized by the Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation as its 2015 Leader of Vision honoree. As a director of The CEI Foundation, Don Klekamp supports the work of The CEI Foundation as his way to give back to an organization that provides eye care to the most vulnerable in our community. Each year, The CEI Foundation serves thousands of individuals through its free eye clinics, its educational programs, and its support of ophthalmic research. Don’s older brother, Robert, became blind from macular degeneration before his death, and — as a patient with macular degeneration himself — Don sees his service to The Foundation as a way to honor his brother’s memory while helping others.
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Executive Partner Rachael A. Rowe
Practice Groups
Practice Group Leaders
Business Representation & Transactions:
D. Brock Denton, James M. Jansing, and Edward E. Steiner
Commercial Finance & Reorganization:
Robert G. Sanker
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation:
Lisa Wintersheimer Michel
Labor & Employment:
G. Randall Ayers
Litigation:
Daniel E. Izenson
Private Client Services:
Joseph P. Rouse
Real Estate:
Kenneth P. Kreider and Daniel P. Utt
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