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/
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 …
Coolidge Wall attorney Kara Ruffolo recognized by Ohio State Bar Foundation
Coolidge Wall attorney Kara Ruffolo was recognized by the Ohio State Bar Foundation as a 2025 “Younger Attorney” community award winner at its annual “All Rise” gala in Columbus on Friday, October 24th. This award is presented to one attorney in each state district, who is under 40 or has less than 15 years of practice, and contributes substantial time with local social services, or civic, artistic/cultural organizations.
Michael J. Ruffolo and Samantha R. Shemavonian, have been selected to participate in the Dayton Bar Association’s 2025-26 Leadership Development Class
Coolidge Wall attorneys, Michael J. Ruffolo and Samantha R. Shemavonian, have been selected to participate in the Dayton Bar Association’s 2025-26 Leadership Development Class. This selective 10-month program offers leadership and professional development for DBA attorneys practicing 2-5 years. Participants must demonstrate passion for the profession, community engagement, a commitment to the DBA, and an interest in building relationships with a cross-section of lawyers and leaders in the region. Congratulations, Michael and Samantha!
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 …