Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Douglas M. Ventura has joined the firm as President of Coolidge Strategic|Advisory Services (CSAS). Ventura will also be a member of Coolidge’s Corporate and Business Practice. As president of CSAS, Ventura will oversee this new ancillary services business, which offers business owners, investors and boards of directors a portfolio of services to develop, refine and execute long-term growth strategies. “Over the years, many of our clients have sought help developing and executing growth strategies,” said Sam Warwar, Shareholder and attorney in the firm’s Corporate and Business Department. “CSAS meets both of …
Wilberding Speaks to Lincoln Society about the Lincoln Memorial
On Sunday, March 5, 2017, Merle Wilberding was at Carillon Park where he gave a presentation to The Lincoln Society of Dayton entitled “The Lincoln Memorial.” The presentation covered the planning, construction, and dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in 1922, as well as its living history ever since. Over the years, the Lincoln Memorial has been the gateway and background to protests, performances, open dialogue and classic connections and confrontations. These events have included the “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, the many protests during the Vietnam War, and the pre-inauguration celebrations by Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama …
David Pierce and Wife Lisa Are Featured Barristers of the Month in Dayton Bar Briefs
Happy Valentine’s Day! Coolidge Wall’s David P. Pierce and his wife Lisa S. Pierce, who is also an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, are featured as the Barristers of the Month in the February issue of Dayton Bar Briefs. This article shares their personal and professional journey together and the life they built in the Dayton community. Read more about these lawyers in love below.
Chip Herin Involved With Local Chapter of American Heart Association
Coolidge Wall attorney Chip Herin is serving his third year as a member of the Executive Leadership Team of the Heart Ball, an event hosted by the Dayton Chapter of the American Heart Association. Each year, community members, medical professionals and corporate leaders come together to celebrate the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. For years, the Heart Ball has helped to advance the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association, a mission that has impacted the lives of thousands of men, women and children in the Dayton area. Contributions help support ongoing biomedical research and educational programs, which …
Coolidge Wall to Host Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce HR Forum
Coolidge Wall, in conjunction with the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, will host a Human Resources Forum on Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crown Plaza Dayton, 33 E. 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. For more details on topics and registration information, click here.
Paralegal Joins Coolidge Wall’s Growing Estate Planning and Probate Department
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Darla J. Demetriades has joined the firm as a paralegal in its Estate Planning and Probate Department. Demetriades has more than 26 years experience as a paralegal in both banking and legal services. She was most recently a probate paralegal at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. “Darla brings a tremendous level of experience to help us meet the expanding needs of our clients in this critical area of estate planning and probate,” said Chad Hansen, Chair of the firm’s Tax, Estate Planning and Probate Departments. Demetriades’ hire comes on the heels …
Wilberding Pens Article about National VA Archives Coming to Dayton
The January 24, 2017 Ideas & Voices section of the Dayton Daily News featured an article by Coolidge attorney Merle Wilberding about the National Veterans Affairs Archives being moved to the Dayton VA Medical Center. The project is expected to generate a $20 million investment and become an anchor for economic development in west Dayton.
Sam Warwar is Panelist at Event Hosted by The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP)
On March 3, 2017, The Greater Dayton Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Council will present “4 Perspectives on the First 40 Days of the New Presidency,” with a discussion by four local experts, including our own Sam Warwar. The panel will address a variety of topics (taxes, philanthropy, investing and business) as related to a new Presidential administration. The panelists’ specialties include law, finance, taxes and philanthropy. The four panelists are: Sam Warwar, Attorney, Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. Tom Mangan, Sr. VP, and Portfolio Mgr. James Investment Research Lynn Burns, CPA, JD, CFP. Owner, Burns Tax Consulting, LLC Mike Parks, President, …
Coolidge Wall Shares Its Holiday Spirit
Each year, the employees of Coolidge Wall join together to share their holiday spirit by giving to needy families in our community. Contributions are raised through the firm’s “Casual Day” program, where employees pay a nominal fee to dress casually one day per month. Those contributions are then used to purchase food for Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as Christmas gifts for each family. The families we assist are always delighted to be the beneficiaries of the firm’s generosity.
Coolidge Wall Attorneys Speak on FLSA Wage-Hour Regulations
On December 7, 2016, Marc Fleischauer and David Pierce presented on the topic of the Fair Labor Standards Act to a group of lawyers as part of the Dayton Bar Association’s Annual Labor and Employment Law Roundup. The presentation focused on the Department of Labor’s proposed amendments to its wage and hour regulations that had been set to take effect on December 1, 2016, before a last-minute nationwide preliminary injunction was granted by a federal court in Texas. Pierce and Fleischauer provided background on the proposed regulations and up-to-the-minute information and analysis on the legal battle now taking place before …