On May 1, 2019, Coolidge Wall hosted the Diversity & Inclusion Legal Roundtable discussion as part of the continuing legal community effort to promote diversity and inclusion within the Dayton legal community. More than fifty people attended the meeting, representing all the major law firms, the Dayton Bar Association, the University of Dayton School of Law, numerous area judges, and other significant members of the Dayton legal community. The agenda centered on the Summer Diversity Clerkship Program and a mentoring system for first year law students, along with a general discussion exchanging ideas for reaching out to other potential participants …
Coolidge Litigation Chair Recognized for Service by Dayton Arts Organization
Richard Talda, Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department, was recently recognized by the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance for his service to that organization as a member of its Board of Trustees over the past six years. Rick has also served as General Counsel for the Alliance since its formation in 2012.
Friesinger Named Chapter 7 Panel Trustee
Coolidge attorney Patricia J. Friesinger was recently appointed as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee. In this role, she will administer cases filed under Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 Trustees are private citizens appointed and supervised by the Office of the U.S. Trustee (a division of the U.S. Department of Justice). Many Chapter 7 Trustees are experienced attorneys or accountants who continue to practice their profession after appointment to the panel. As a Trustee, Friesinger’s primary duties will be to liquidate assets for the benefit of creditors where possible. Each year, Chapter 7 …
Wilberding Pens Dayton Daily News Article on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Merle Wilberding gives a brief and fair observation of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in the Ideas & Voices section of the Dayton Daily News. His article is especially relevant when considering the recent contentious confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Steve Herbert Featured in Dayton Business Journal’s Executive Profile Series
Coolidge’s President and CEO, J. Stephen Herbert, was featured in this week’s edition of the Dayton Business Journal’s Executive Profile Series. In his interview, Steve shared his insights about the growth and future of Coolidge Wall, how to provide trusted counsel to clients based on his 40 years of experience, and his personal interests outside of practicing law. Click here to view the full article.
Coolidge Wall Employees Help Others Have a Brighter Holiday Season
Coolidge Wall works with Homefull, a Dayton organization supporting homeless and low-income people in the Dayton community, to identify families working to get back on their feet but currently without the means to do so. Both organizations are focused on helping these families have a brighter holiday. As such, Coolidge Wall employees and the firm donated, purchased and delivered items to assist these families for the holiday season. This year, Coolidge Wall donated, for the benefit of three families, items such as a dining room table and chairs, cookware, silverware, a Christmas tree with decorations, Kroger gift cards, and enough food …
Six Coolidge Attorneys Named 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers®: Michelle D. Bach — Workers’ Compensation Christopher R. Conard — General Litigation Marc L. Fleischauer — Employment & Labor David C. Korte — Workers’ Compensation Stephen M. McHugh — State/Local/Municipal Law David P. Pierce — Business Litigation Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, 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 annual selections are made using …
McIntosh Promoted to Paralegal Position
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Tammy McIntosh has been promoted to a paralegal in the firm’s Estate Planning and Tax Department. Tammy’s new responsibilities include estate administration. In this role, she helps determine what assets are required to go through probate and proceeds with the probate court procedure as needed. In addition, she meets regularly to help clients manage and execute their estate planning needs. Tammy has been with the firm for three years. With more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, Tammy also has extensive experience in litigation, insurance litigation, personal injury, …
Ashley Warwar Joins the Firm’s Estate Planning and Tax Department
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Ashley Warwar has joined the firm as an associate in its Estate Planning and Tax Department. Ashley will focus her practice in the areas of estate planning, trust, probate and tax. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in October of this year. “We are pleased to have Ashley join our team – she brings with her an excellent background and will be of great assistance to our ever-growing practice,” said Chad Hansen, Chair of the firm’s Estate Planning and Tax Department. Ashley previously worked at the firm as a summer …
New Attorney Erica Glass Joins Coolidge’s Estate Planning and Tax Department
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Erica Glass has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its Estate Planning and Tax Department. Erica focuses her practice on estate planning and administration. She has extensive experience helping families plan for the future and helping them navigate the steps that need to be taken after a loved one passes away. Her experience also includes estate and gift tax preparation and administering guardianships. “We are excited that Erica has rejoined the firm,” said Chad Hansen, Chair of the firm’s Estate Planning and Tax Department. “She brings more depth of service …