Reminger Co., LPA 2022 Year in Review

REMINGER CO., LPA YEAR IN REVIEW I 2022

A Message from Steve Walters, Managing Partner

One of the most gratifying parts of serving as Reminger’s Managing Partner is witnessing the remarkable evolution of our firm, driven by the tireless dedication of our attorneys and staff. 2022 marked yet another year of growth and advancement for Reminger as we opened our fifteenth office, announced the relocation of our Cleveland headquarters, and welcomed 21 new attorneys to the firm.

I’m proud to share a few of the awards presented to our firm and attorneys in 2022. U.S. News & World Report once again recognized Reminger as a “Best Law Firm”, with our Transportation Law and Insurance Law practice groups earning National Tier 1 rankings. 79 Reminger attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America. Super Lawyers Magazine recognized 46 of our attorneys. Three attorneys were also named by Super Lawyers to special distinction lists for excellent work in their fields.

Reminger was honored to support worthy causes this year- both close to home and internationally. In April, we awarded a $100,000 grant to the Cleveland-based nonprofit, MedWish International, to support their efforts in responding to critical medical supply shortages in Ukraine. In the wake of catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky, we awarded a $75,000 grant to The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Crisis Fund. In total, The Reminger Foundation awarded more than 50 charitable grants in 2022, totalling $280,000.

For the twelfth consecutive year, Reminger was honored as one of The Plain Dealer’s “Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio” among mid sized companies, and we were also recognized as a Top Workplace by Columbus CEO. All thanks to our incredible team of hardworking attorneys and staff!

As we look forward to 2023, I’d like to thank you for continuing to place your trust in us for all your legal needs. We strive each day to ensure that we deliver the best service and results possible.

Firm News

REMINGER NAMED A TOP WORKPLACE IN CLEVELAND AND COLUMBUS

We were selected as one of The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces for the twelfth consecutive year.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace,” stated Managing Partner, Steve Walters.

“Our people are our greatest asset and the reason that we continue to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.”

We were also selected as a Top Workplace in Columbus, Ohio for 2022 by Columbus CEO magazine.

“I believe this year’s award is validation that our continuing efforts in adjusting to a hybrid work environment have been successful,” remarked Columbus office Managing Partner, Ronald Fresco. “Taking care of our most valuable asset—our people—is just as important to us as taking care of our clients.”

REMINGER PROMOTES SEVEN ATTORNEYS TO SHAREHOLDER STATUS

Reminger elevated seven attorneys to shareholder status: Chad Beck, Steven Chang, Tighe Estes, Daniel Egger, Samuel Meadows, Kenton Steele, and Matthew Taulbee.

CHAD BECK STEVEN CHANG TIGHE ESTES

DANIEL EGGER SAMUEL MEADOWS KENTON STEELE

REMINGER IS ON THE MOVE...

REMINGER TO RELOCATE CLEVELAND HEADQUARTERS IN EARLY 2023

We will relocate our Cleveland HQ to 200 Public Square in April 2023. We look forward to serving our clients in this new, modernized office space.

REMINGER EXPANDS TO PENNSYLVANIA WITH PITTSBURGH OFFICE

In June 2022, Reminger was pleased to open our fifteenth office in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.

REMINGER RELOCATES SANDUSKY OFFICE

In May 2022, Reminger became the landmark tenant in the newly renovated historic Hogrefe Building in downtown Sandusky, Ohio.

REMINGER NAMES NEW OFFICE MANAGING PARTNERS

We were pleased to announce the appointment of four new Office Managing Partners: Alexander Beeman – Evansville, Indiana, Lyndsay Ignasiak – Northwest Indiana, Acacia Perko – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Anthony Pernice – Lexington, Kentucky.

ALEXANDER BEEMAN LYNDSAY IGNASIAK

ACACIA PERKO ANTHONY PERNICE

Firm News

REMINGER NAMES NEW PRACTICE GROUP CO-CHAIRS

We were pleased to announce four new practice group co-chairs in 2022: Holly Marie Wilson (Retail, Hospitality & Entertainment), Robert Kish (Dental Liability), Erin Hess (Long-Term Care Liability), John Dunn (Trucking & Commercial Transportation).

REMINGER RECOGNIZED AS A LONG-TIME CORPORATE WORK STUDY PARTNER WITH SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES HIGH SCHOOL

Reminger has been a CWSP since the opening of Cleveland’s Saint Martin De Porres High School in 2004. With Reminger, students are able to gain real, meaningful, work experience while Reminger gains assistance on essential duties that help our workforce run.

REMINGER CO., LPA

RANKED

BY U.S. NEWS –BEST LAWYERS® “BEST LAW FIRMS” IN 2023

Two practice areas were once again ranked nationally: Transportation Law and Insurance Law. Metropolitan ranked practices include:

AKRON, OHIO

• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

• Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers

CLEVELAND, OHIO

• Appellate Practice

• Commercial Litigation

• Construction Law

• Corporate Law

HOLLY WILSON ROBERT KISH

ERIN HESS JOHN DUNN

CLEVELAND, OHIO (cont.)

• Elder Law

• Health Care Law

• Insurance Law

• Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

• Litigation - Insurance

• Litigation - Trusts & Estates

• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

• Real Estate Law

• Transportation Law

• Trusts & Estates Law

• Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers

CINCINNATI, OHIO

• Construction Law

• Criminal Defense: White-Collar

• Employment Law - Management

• Insurance Law

• Litigation - Insurance

• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

COLUMBUS, OHIO

• Construction Law

• Employment Law - Management

• Labor Law - Management

• Litigation - Construction

• Litigation - Insurance

• Medical Malpractice LawDefendants

• Transportation Law

• Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

• Health Care Law

• Medical Malpractice LawDefendants

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

• Litigation - Insurance

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

• Employment Law - Management

• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

TOLEDO, OHIO

• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Results. Period.

With a rich legacy as tough-as-nails litigators, Reminger attorneys defend civil cases at jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and in other administrative and alternative dispute resolution processes. Read on for a summary of some of our significant results from 2022.

• Dismissal of All Claims in FINRA ArbitrationSean Needham obtained a rare dismissal of all claims asserted in a FINRA arbitration against his independent broker-dealer client, and its registered representative.

• Unanimous Defense Verdict in Favor of LongTerm Care Facility - After two weeks of trial, the plaintiff asked the jury to return a verdict in the amount of $25 million for wrongful death

and survivorship. Erin Hess and Daniel Egger secured a unanimous defense verdict.

• 6th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Securities Case - Brian Nally and Steven Chang obtained a dismissal in a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Southern District Court of Ohio, arising out of allegations that a financial advisor made various improper recommendations to a client.

• Unanimous Defense Verdict in Workers’ Compensation Case - Kevin Sanislo obtained a defense verdict for his freight carrier client in workers’ compensation claim involving an alleged shoulder injury.

• Defense Verdict in Favor of General SurgeonRonald Mingus and Katherine Haire obtained a defense verdict for their general surgeon against claims of a delayed operation.

• Dismissal of Claims Against Youth Facility

- Holly Marie Wilson and Katie Lynn Zorc sucessfully defended a Residential Youth Facility in an administrative trial before the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, which sought to revoke our client’s license.

• Unanimous Defense Verdict in Favor of Psychiatrist - Nathan Lennon and Rick Weil obtained a unanimous defense verdict in favor of psychiatrist against claims related to the prescription of an antipsychotic drug.

• Successful Appeal in Class Action Lawsuit

- Justin Harris, David Hudson, Taylor Knight, and Brian Sullivan defended an amusement park against a class-action lawsuit seeking reimbursement for season passes due to COVID-19.

• Defense Verdict in Will Contest - Adam Fried and Timothy Gallagher obtained a defense verdict after four days of trial and thirty months of litigation. The judgment was later affirmed in appellate court.

• Defense Verdict in Favor of Business Owner

- Brian Nally and Eric Weiss represented an individual business owner and two businesses who were being pursued for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud by Plaintiffs seeking nearly $2M in damages. They secured a defense verdict after a week-long jury trial.

• Total Refund in Worker’s Compensation Case - Shelby McMillan successfully obtained a total refund from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Surplus Fund for the entire cost of a claim against her client.

Awards & Honors 2022 Best Lawyers®

Hugh Bode Joseph Borchelt Mario Ciano

Andrew Dorman

John Dunn Bruce Fahey Kevin Foley

Jessica Forrest Ronald Fresco Adam Fried Brian Gannon

Marc Groedel Gregory Guice Erin Hess

Bob Hojnoski David Hudak Frank Leonetti Paulette Ivan Barbara Janovitz Patrick Kasson Thomas Kilbane

2022 Best Lawyers®

Mark MacDonald Clifford Masch Rafael McLaughlin Allison McMeechan William Meadows Russell Meraglio, Jr. Gregory Metzger

Ronald Mingus Michael Murphy

Bethanie Murray Robert Ott John Patrick Mick Proxmire Thomas Prislipsky

Richard Rymond Kevin Sanislo Matthew Schrader

Awards & Honors 2022 Best Lawyers®

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. The Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Timothy Spille

Jade Stewart Brian Sullivan James Turek

Michael

Valentine Stephen Walters P. Michael Ward

Rick Weil Leon Weiss Holly Marie Wilson

2022 Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch

Julian Emerson Timothy Gallagher

Katherine Haire Houston Hum

Lyndsay Ignasiak Jackie Jewell Taylor Knight Nathan Lennon Danielle Lewis Steven Lowery Samuel Meadows

Ian Mitchell Keona Padgett Joseph Palcko Acacia Perko Paul Shugar

Alexander Beeman Steven Chang Daniel Egger

Awards & Honors 2022 Super Lawyers®

Hugh Bode Andrew Dorman Ronald Fresco Adam Fried Brian Gannon Trenton Gill Marc Groedel

Gregory Guice Logan Hughes Paulette Ivan Jennifer Jandes Thomas Kilbane Frank Leonetti, III Clifford Masch

2022 Super Lawyers®

William Meadows Russell Meraglio, Jr. Ronald Mingus Thomas Prislipsky Zachary Pyers Richard Rymond Matthew Schrader

Brian Sullivan James Turek Stephen Walters Leon Weiss

Awards & Honors 2022 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars

Taylor Knight Jonathan Krol Danielle Lewis Ian Mitchell

Brian Nally Keona Padgett

Brittany Asmus

Alex Beeman Timothy Gallagher

Katherine Haire

Anthony Holton

Houston Hum

Jackie Jewell

Jennifer Jandes

2022 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

Acacia Perko James Scheidler

Kenton Steele

Katie Zorc

Joseph Palcko

Paul Shugar

Awards & Honors

2022 Super Lawyers® Special Distinctions

Ronald Fresco

Top 50 Columbus Workers’ Compensation Law

Adam Fried Top 50 Cleveland / Top 100 Ohio Estate & Trust Litigation

William Meadows Top 50 Cleveland / Top 100 Ohio Medical Malpractice Defense

2022 Martindale Hubbell AV® Preeminent™

Hugh Bode Mario Ciano Bruce Fahey

Ronald Fresco Adam Fried Michael Gilbride Erin Hess

Trenton Gill Marc Groedel Paulette Ivan Barbara Janovitz William Meadows Russell Meraglio, Jr. Timothy Spille Ronald Mingus

Brian Nally Zachary Pyers Joseph Simms Leon Weiss Chad Willits Rick Weil

Kevin Foley Holly Wilson

Individual Recognitions

Ralph Burnham & J. Kelly Ratliff Received the President’s Award from International Society of Explosives Engineers

Brian Nally Appointed to Greater Cleveland Sports Commission Associate Board

Allison McMeechan Recognized as a 2022 Smart Women “Progressive Woman” Honoree

Jessica Forrest Appointed to Ohio State Bar Association Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Section Council

Jessica Hamad Recognized in Lawyers of Color Hot List 2022

Joseph Simms Appointed to Board of Directors of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Paul Shugar Appointed to Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Membership Committee

Thomas Spyker Named “Outstanding Young Lawyer” by Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

Kenton Steele Appointed to Defense Research Institute Young Lawyers Council

Matthew Taulbee Appointed to Northern Kentucky Bar Association Board of Directors

Stephen Walters Inducted into the Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame

Individual Recognitions

Columbus CEO 2022 Top Lawyers in Central Ohio

PATRICK KASSON ADRIANN MCGEE MATTHEW SCHRADER

KEVIN FOLEY

RONALD FRESCO PAULETTE IVAN

JULIAN EMERSON GREGORY GUICE

The Reminger Foundation

The Reminger Foundation supports important causes in the communities where Reminger employees and clients live and work. Funding for the foundation comes primarily from the firm, our attorneys and staff, and dedicated Reminger initiatives. In 2022, we were proud to donate more than $280,000 to charities including:

• Blanchard Valley Health Foundation

• Blue Line Unlimited

• Cana’s Promise

• Cherished Friends of Ahava

• Children Incorporated

• Children’s Center of Medina

• Cleveland State University

• College Now Greater Cleveland

• Colors+

• Complete Athlete Foundation

• Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

• Damar Foundation

• Drink Local Drink Tap

• Epilepsy Association

• Erie MetroParks

• Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding

• Franciscan Shelter House

• Geauga Faith Rescue Mission

• GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland

• Graffiti Heart Corp.

• GRIN Golden Retrievers in

Need

• HNI Charities Inc

• Hope House for Young Men and Women

• Hospice of Western Reserve

• Hudson-Wise

• Ingenuity Fest

• InMotion Pals In Motion

• Jacob’s Ladder Special Needs Fitness

• Jewish Family Service Association

• Julie Billiart Schools

• Kitchen Kapers OhioHealth

• Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

• Legal Aid Society of Indianapolis

• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• LifeAct

• MedWish International

• Minds Matter of Cleveland

• Natural Stone Foundation

• Ohio Living Home Health &

Hospice

• OMS Foundation

• Peace Lutheran Church

• Prayers from Maria Foundation

• Ravenwood Health

• Rosemary’s Babies

• Shaker Heights Development Corporation

• Shane Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship

• The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

• United Church Homes

• VeloSano

• Visions of Hope

• Young Womens Christian Association

THE REMINGER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS UKRAINIAN CRISIS RELIEF EFFORTS WITH $100,000 GRANT TO MEDWISH INTERNATIONAL

In April 2022, we awarded a $100,000 grant to MedWish International to support their efforts in responding to critical medical supply shortages and other basic emergency needs in Ukraine.

“We were immediately impressed by MedWish’s operations and long-standing partnerships with Northeast Ohio’s medical institutions,” stated Steve Walters. “Reminger is proud to support MedWish in responding to the critical medical and emergency supply shortages in Ukraine.”

THE REMINGER FOUNDATION COMMITS $75,000 IN FLOOD RELIEF FUNDS TO THE FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY

In the wake of catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky, we awarded a $75,000 grant to The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Crisis Fund. Mark Reynolds Bush and J. Kelly Ratliff, partners based in our Fort Mitchell office, grew up in rural Appalachia and their families still reside there.

“This gift of $75,000 from the Reminger Foundation will help us reach so many more families, family farmers, and small business owners,” stated Gerry Roll, CEO of The Foundation.

L to R: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, Britta Latz (MedWish Exec. Director), Lee Ponsky, Md (MedWish Founder), Allison Busser (MedWish Development Director), Richard Rymond (Reminger).

Diversity & Inclusion

Womens’ Leadership Council

Reminger established the Women’s Leadership Council in 2008 to strengthen and further our dedication to attracting and retaining talented women lawyers. The Womens’ Leadership Council is dedicated to the recruitment, retainment, and advancement of female lawyers at Reminger and in the community.

ACACIA PERKO

WLC CHAIR

Diversity Committee

Reminger understands the importance of diversity and is committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. We firmly believe that having a diverse workforce enhances not only our ability to anticipate and meet the needs of our clients, but also our profession and our community. Our Diversity Committee is dedicated to implementing initiatives to recruit and develop attorneys from all backgrounds.

GREGORY GUICE

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR

RONALD FRESCO

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR

Welcome, New Team Members

COLUMBUS

THOMAS PALMER

INDIANAPOLIS

HOLLY REEDY

INDIANAPOLIS

M. TYLER REYNOLDS

LOUISVILLE

AUSTIN RICHARDS

COLUMBUS

SARA VALENTINE

JOCLENE VANIK

CLEVELAND

CLINTON WASSERMAN

TOLEDO

ROBERT WEST, JR.

CLEVELAND

JOSEPH ZUMPANO III

INDIANAPOLIS

Reminger Retirees

Four long-time partners retired from our Cleveland office in 2022. Each of these attorneys have served as trusted counsel to our clients for over four decades and played an integral part in Reminger’s growth. We thank each of you for your dedicated service and wish you the best in retirement.

Marc Groedel joined Reminger in 1981 and devoted his career to the defense of professional liability matters, with an emphasis on the representation of the medical community. He was a leader in our Medical Malpractice department and served on the firm’s Management Committee.

Richard Rymond joined the firm in 1980 and was the longtime leader of Reminger’s Dental Liability Practice Group. Rick was a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, Management

Committee, and as Vice President and Secretary of the corporation. Additionally, Rick played a significant role in establishing the Reminger Foundation. Beginning in 2023, Rick will become of counsel with the firm.

P. Michael Ward joined Reminger in 1977, after previously working as a CPA. He utilized this experience to focus on mergers and acquisitions, real estate development, financing, corporate governance, corporate planning and business transactions, and tax planning.

Leon Weiss joined the firm in 1979 and was pivotal in building Reminger’s probate litigation and administration practice group. Leon also served as a mediator and an arbitrator for private litigants.

About Reminger Co., LPA

Reminger Co., L.P.A. is a full-service law firm with more than 150 attorneys across fifteen offices throughout the Midwest. We are proud of our reputation not only as a seasoned litigation firm with a diverse client base, but also as a sophisticated provider of legal services encompassing real estate, corporate, business, tax, estate planning, probate disputes, and more. No matter the legal issue you face, our attorneys will provide a thoughtful and practical solution that keeps your goals, budget and expectations at the forefront.

Our Philosophy: Results. Period.

Our fundamental objective in all the legal services we provide is to obtain the best possible result for our clients in the most efficient manner possible.

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