Some of the most important victories in business never make the headlines. They happen when a company avoids closure. When jobs are saved. When a business owner finds a path forward through financial uncertainty. When creditors, lenders and stakeholders come together to preserve value and protect what has been built over years or even generations. For more than two decades, Patricia Friesinger has helped make those victories possible. Coolidge Wall is proud to congratulate Pat on being named a 2026 Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business honoree, a recognition that celebrates accomplished women leaders who are making a meaningful …
Kara Ruffolo Appointed to Dayton Bar Association Board of Directors
Coolidge Wall is proud to announce that attorney Kara Ruffolo has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Dayton Bar Association. Kara’s appointment reflects her dedication to the legal profession, the Dayton community, and the clients she serves every day. As a member of the Board of Directors, she will help guide one of the region’s most influential legal organizations and contribute to the advancement of the profession throughout the Miami Valley. An attorney in Coolidge Wall’s Estate Planning and Tax Department, Kara counsels individuals, families, business owners and fiduciaries on a wide range of matters including estate …
Briana C. Breault Featured in Dayton Business Journal on Critical Restructuring Issues Facing Dayton Businesses
As the Dayton region continues to experience unprecedented economic growth, local businesses are finding themselves navigating an increasingly complex financial landscape. While major investments are fueling expansion across the Miami Valley, many companies are simultaneously confronting rising costs, labor shortages, supply chain pressures and increased borrowing expenses. In a recent article published by the Dayton Business Journal, Coolidge Wall attorney Briana “Bri” Breault examined an issue that could have significant implications for small and mid-sized businesses throughout the region: access to effective restructuring tools when financial challenges arise. Breault’s article, The Restructuring Safety Net: Why Dayton’s Manufacturers and Defense Contractors …
Coolidge Wall Attorney Briana Breault Featured Speaker at National VALCON 2026 Conference
Coolidge Wall attorney Briana “Bri” Breault was a featured speaker at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s VALCON 2026 conference in New Orleans, where she presented on one of the most rapidly evolving issues in bankruptcy and restructuring: how artificial intelligence is changing the way companies are valued, investigated and administered in insolvency proceedings. Breault, an associate attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Bankruptcy Departments, participated in the panel “Risks and Benefits of AI and Impact on Valuing Companies.” Her presentation, “The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Insolvency: Navigating New Precedents,” explored a series of recent cases that are beginning to shape how courts and …
Please Join Us for a Complimentary Cybersecurity Briefing presented by FBI Specialist
Please join us for a complimentary threat briefing on cyber crime. The presentation will include the FBI’s perspective on cyber crime, impact and losses due to cyber crime, the cyber threat landscape as observed by the FBI, common attack vectors/scams and mitigation tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim. Thursday, May 14, 2026 Click here to RSVP Location: Sinclair Community College 12 W. Fourth Street Dayton, OH 45402 Room 12-131 (Board Room) Validated parking is available in Lot C, located under the building-please park at the South entrance Schedule: 3:30-4:00pm: Registration 4:00-4:45pm: Presentation 4:45-5:00pm: Questions
Please Join Us for Coolidge Wall’s Annual Complimentary Labor and Employment Seminar on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Dayton Art Institute
Please join us for Coolidge Wall’s annual, complimentary Labor and Employment Law Seminar where valuable insights into labor law developments and other impactful information to help your organization will be presented by our attorneys and other community leaders. Click here to RSVP Breakfast will be provided. Time: 8 am to noon Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Location: The Dayton Art Institute – The Gothic Cloister Parking is free onsite Click here to RSVP 8:00 am: Registration/Networking and Breakfast 8:30-9:15 am: Outlining Significant Changes and Developments in Employment Law Presented by Samantha Shemavonian, Coolidge Wall attorney Key federal labor and employment …
Kara Ruffolo Named 2026 Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree
Coolidge Wall is pleased to share that Kara Ruffolo, an attorney in the firm’s Estate Planning and Tax Department, has been named a 2026 Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree, an award that recognizes the region’s brightest young leaders. We are proud of Kara and her many accomplishments both professionally and within our community. You can learn more about Kara here: https://www.coollaw.com/people/kara-t-ruffolo/
2026 Federal Tax Law Changes That Could Affect Your Estate Plan
There are several important federal tax law changes effective in 2026 that may impact your current estate plan. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has significantly altered the landscape, and we recommend reviewing your estate plan to ensure it continues to meet your goals. Key 2026 Tax Law Changes • Federal Estate & Gift Tax Exemption: The lifetime federal estate and gift tax exclusion amount has been increased to $15 million per individual or a combined $30 million for a married couple in 2026. This increase, indexed for inflation, permanently replaces the scheduled 2025 sunset provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act …
If I.C.E. Comes to the Door — What Employers Need to Know
As ICE continues to ramp up its enforcement activities, it is important (now more than ever) that employers understand their rights and responsibilities should ICE come to their business. If ICE comes to your business, you should first determine whether you are legally required to let them enter. Whether you must allow them to enter depends on (1) where they are trying to enter, and (2) what documents they have with them. ICE is permitted to enter publicly accessible areas of your business without a judicial warrant. Publicly accessible areas include any area of your business the public can enter, …
Eight Coolidge Wall Attorneys Named 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Coolidge Wall is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion as 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®. Super Lawyers: Patricia J. Friesinger: Creditor Debtor Rights Daniel J. Gentry: Business Litigation Joshua R. Lounsbury: Workers’ Compensation David P. Pierce: Business Litigation Richard A. Talda: Business Litigation Rising Stars: Robert D. Ballinger: Real Estate Kara T. Ruffolo: Business/Corporate Ashley E. Warwar: Estate Planning and Probate In addition, David Pierce was recognized as a Top 50 Cincinnati Super Lawyer. Dayton attorneys are included in the Cincinnati listing. Every year, Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers …
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