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22 Benesch Attorneys Named 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers

December 18, 2012

Benesch is pleased to announce that 22 attorneys have been named 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers rankings are determined through statewide nomination processes, peer review by practice area and independent research on candidates. The following Benesch attorneys were selected in their respective practice areas:

Cleveland Office


Mark E. Avsec – Intellectual Property
Gary B. Bilchik – Estate Planning & Probate
Harry M. Brown – Health Care
Thomas O. Crist – Construction Litigation
Jeremy Gilman – Business Litigation
Joseph N. Gross – Employment & Labor
Norman W. Gutmacher – Real Estate
Ira C. Kaplan – Securities & Corporate Finance
David R. Mayo – Business Litigation
Megan L. Mehalko – Mergers & Acquisitions
David W. Mellott – Business Litigation
Barry J. Miller – Construction Litigation
Alan E. Schabes – Health Care
William E. Schonberg – Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
Howard A. Steindler – Real Estate
Michael K. Swearengen – Real Estate 
Jeffrey J. Wild – Real Estate
Eric L. Zalud – Transportation/Maritime
Robert A. Zimmerman – General Litigation

Columbus Office
Frank W. Carsonie – Health Care
Janet K. Feldkamp – Health Care
Stephen P. Grassbaugh – Bonds/Government Finance 

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