Coolidge Wall attorney Patricia J. Friesinger is sharing an important warning for business owners about a growing source of financial stress: financing that solves an immediate cash-flow problem but can create a much larger one down the road. In a new article published by the Dayton Business Journal, “The Hidden Financing Risk Facing Dayton’s Small Business Community,” Friesinger examines the increasing use of merchant cash advances (MCAs) and the significant impact they can have on a company’s working capital. With more than 25 years of experience in bankruptcy and business reorganization, Friesinger has seen firsthand how otherwise viable businesses can …
Patricia J. Friesinger Named a 2026 Woman Who Means Business
Twenty-six years ago, Patricia J. Friesinger came to Dayton to begin a career, what she didn’t realize was that she was choosing her home. But somewhere between building a law practice, raising a family, developing relationships that would span decades and helping businesses through some of their most difficult days, that is exactly what Dayton became. “Dayton gave me a home, a career, and a future,” she told the audience as she accepted a 2026 Dayton Business Journal Woman Who Means Business award. For those who know Pat and the career she has built as a partner at Coolidge Wall, …
Patricia Friesinger Named a 2026 Dayton Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Honoree
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 …
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 …
Sixteen Coolidge Wall Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Costello and Pierce Named “Lawyer of the Year” for Dayton and Three Named “Ones to Watch” Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition, and two attorneys, Shannon L. Costello and David P. Pierce, have been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Dayton in their practice areas. In addition, three Coolidge lawyers were named “Ones to Watch.” Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Its process is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey …
Sixteen Coolidge Wall Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
Two Attorneys Selected as “Ones to Watch” Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 edition and two attorneys were named “Ones to Watch.” Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Its process is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers may not pay a fee to be listed, so inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine …
Coolidge Wall attorney, Patricia Friesinger, selected to Leadership Dayton Class of 2024
Coolidge Wall today congratulates attorney Patricia Friesinger for being selected in the Leadership Dayton class of 2024. Leadership Dayton is a premier leadership development program designed to identify, educate and motivate a network of community leaders and increase their capacity to serve the Dayton region. Click here to view the LD 2024 class members. Coolidge Wall is a proud sponsor of Leadership Dayton.
Women in Law – A Dayton Business Journal Event, Sponsored by Coolidge Wall
Coolidge Wall was proud to participate in the first Dayton Business Journal’s Women in Law Forum where prominent female attorneys in the area discussed issues facing women in the legal industry and how they can progress in their careers. Coolidge’s Shannon Costello, executive committee member and Real Estate Department Chair, participated in this forum. As part of our involvement in this important conversation, Coolidge would like to introduce you to all of the female attorneys of Coolidge, whether they be in leadership positions, established lawyers or just beginning their careers.Michelle D. BachShannon L. CostelloKristin A. FinchPatricia J. FriesingerEdie E. CrumpErica …
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 …
Increased Tax Relief for Family Farmers in Chapter 12
While most of the US media is focused on various bills that have been hung up in congress over the last year, a bill providing additional tax relief to family farmers through Chapter 12 bankruptcy, has not received much attention. On October 26, 2017, President Trump signed the Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2017 (H.R. 2266) into law. This new law expands the tax relief granted to family farmers in 2005, and legislatively overturns the narrow interpretation of the Supreme Court of that 2005 act. The legislation in 2005 was intended to give tax relief to family farmers in …
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