RAYMOND W. LEMBKE
LAW OFFICE OF
RAYMOND W. LEMBKE
432 Walnut Street
Suite 1000
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Tel: 513-621-9603
rlembke@fuse.net
www.lembkelaw.com
Raymond W. Lembke has been representing small, medium,
and large businesses in disputes for 27 years. He has
represented clients in the construction industry, including
owners, contractors, and subcontractors. He has also
represented clients in many other industries in matters such
as misuse of trade secrets, internal governance disputes, real
property disputes, and breaches of contract. Mr. Lembke also
has substantial experience representing both businesses and
consumers in consumer disputes. Mr. Lembke runs a small
office with low overhead. Mr. Lembke strives to work with the
client to achieve a satisfactory resolution of the dispute in a
cost-effective manner.
CONSTRUC TION LI TIGATION
CONSUMER LAW
BUSINESS LI TIGATION
DENNIS M. PILAWA
RAWLIN GRAVENS CO. LPA
55 Public Square
Suite 850
Cleveland, OH 44113
Tel: 216-579-1602
Fax: 216-579-9463
dpilawa@rawlingravens.com
BUSINESS LITIGATION THROUGH CRIMINAL DEFENSE
A former United States Attorney for the Northern District of
Ohio and Chief of the Civil Division, Patrick McLaughlin engages
in the representation of defendants and plaintiffs in complex
civil trial and appellate litigation and in white collar criminal
defense. McLaughlin has successfully litigated high-profile civil
and criminal cases in the trial and appellate courts for three
decades. A Fellow of the ACTL, he has held an AV rating for over
25 years. Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list each year since
2004 (Top 100, 2011), McLaughlin is President (and Master
Bencher) of the Judge John M. Manos Inn of Court and serves as
the Circuit 6 Trustee of the American Inns of Court. A Vietnam
veteran, he was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
(2003) and the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor (2004).
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR
APPELLATE
IAN N. FRIEDMAN
FRIEDMAN & FREY, L. L.C.
1304 West 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Tel: 216-928-7700
Fax: 216-556-9779
ifriedman@inflaw.com
www.iannfriedman.com
STEVEN B. POTTER
DINN HOCHMAN & POTTER,
LLC
5910 Landerbrook Drive
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44124
Tel: 440-544-1105
Fax: 440-446-1240
spotter@dhplaw.com
www.dhplaw.com
Steven Potter provides innovative legal services to his clients.
He skillfully represents clients in federal and state courts and
counsels businesses and individuals in a wide variety of matters.
His practice includes business and employment disputes, risk
avoidance, real estate and construction disputes, and personal
injury litigation. Steven’s experience has enabled him to provide
meaningful, cost-effective advice to his clients whether in the
courtroom or boardroom. Steven earned his A.B. in government
from Cornell University and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve
University School of Law.
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR
BUSINESS/CORPORATE
BUSINESS LI TIGATION
Dennis’ practice areas include premises and professional
liability, business litigation, insurance coverage and personal
injury, employment, and construction litigation defense in state
and federal courts. As a member of Rawlin Gravens Co. LPA, he
has continued and built upon the tradition of client service and
excellence in representation that has been synonymous with
the name Rawlin Gravens since the firm’s founding. Dennis is a
graduate of Miami University and received his law degree from
Case Western Reserve University. He is active in numerous local
and state bar association and professional organizations.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
BUSINESS LI TIGATION
CIVIL LI TIGATION DEFENSE
JAMES MONROE
KERSEY
JOHN R. CLIMACO
CLIMACO, WILCOX, PECA,
TARANTINO & GAROFOLI CO.,
L.P.A.
55 Public Square
Suite 1950
Cleveland, OH 44113
Tel: 216-621-8484
Fax: 216-771-1632
jrclim@climacolaw.com
www.climacolaw.com
John R. Climaco concentrates on product liability, class actions,
mass torts, security fraud. He is the founder of Climaco, Wilcox,
Peca, Tarantino & Garofoli Co., L.P.A. with offices in Cleveland
and Columbus, Ohio. The National Law Journal named John
one of the 100 most powerful lawyers in the United States. John
remains a member of the Castano Plaintiffs Legal Committee
which in 1999 filed the first nicotine addiction action against the
tobacco industry. Castano, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida are
recognized as Tobacco Pioneers. The Pioneers’ efforts resulted
in the $1.25 billion settlement with the tobacco industry.
John recently obtained $150 million in two product liability
settlements and $130 million in two security fraud settlements.
PERSONAL INJURY PLAINTIFF: PRODUCTS
BUSINESS LI TIGATION
CLASS AC TION/MASS TORTS
PHILIP J. KOREY
PHILIP J. KOREY,
ATTORNE Y AT LAW
526 Superior Avenue East
Suite 410
Cleveland, OH 44114
Tel: 216-771-7030
Fax: 216-771-2421
pjkoreylaw@sbcglobal.net
www.philipjkoreylaw.com
Philip Korey practices criminal defense in state and federal
courts, ranging from white collar crime to DUI. He also
represents physicians before state medical boards. Mr. Korey
has obtained acquittals in numerous jury trials. He has also
successfully appealed convictions and later obtained acquittals.
One such case involved a death row inmate. In a publicized
securities fraud case, he represented an executive who was
never charged. He won a new trial based on state misconduct
on a 22-year-old murder case. Mr. Korey is a frequent lecturer
at CLE seminars. His poem entitled “Kill,” a reflection on
capital punishment, was published in The Vindicator, the Ohio
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ magazine. Reported
cases can be viewed on his website.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/D WI
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Ian Friedman is a partner in the Cleveland law firm of Friedman &
Frey, L.L.C. The firm devotes its entire practice to the defense of
complex criminal matters. Mr. Friedman represents individuals
and entities throughout Ohio, across the United States, and
overseas. He is a Past President of the Ohio Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL). He is an Adjunct Professor
at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law where he teaches
Computers & Criminal Law. He is the 2010 recipient of the
William K. Thomas Award for Professionalism bestowed by the
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. In 2011, he was the first
ever recipient of the Lawyer of the Year Award bestowed by the
OACDL. The Cleveland State University also honored him with
the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
WILLIAM L. SUMMERS
SUMMERS, SCOTT &
ASSOCIATES CO., L.L.C.
5910 Landerbrook Drive
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44124
Tel: 216-696-0727
Fax: 216-591-0740
wlslawyer@aol.com
www.summersandbaker.com
Bill Summers has practiced criminal law since 1969. He defends
white collar and many other criminal cases ranging from
murder to Internet crimes. He has tried over 500 felony jury
trials as lead counsel. Bill practices in Ohio, Kentucky, many U.S.
District Courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and has argued
in the U.S. Supreme Court. He received the Robert C. Heeney
Award in 1982 for his leadership in the New Mexico prison riot
defense project. Bill has served on the NACDL Board, currently
serves as a board member of the Ohio Association of Criminal
Defense Lawyers and is co-chairman of the Ohio State Bar
Association’s Criminal Jury Instructions Committee.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
