If a workplace safety improvement has been sitting on your organization’s wish list, it may be time to revisit it. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has reopened its Safety Grants Program, with more than $41 million available in fiscal year 2027 to help eligible Ohio employers invest in equipment and interventions designed to reduce workplace injuries. The reopening is...

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...

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...

Coolidge Wall is proud to congratulate attorney Lu Ann Stanley, who has been selected by the Ohio Library Council to receive its 2026 Local Library Champion Award, one of the organization’s major statewide honors, for her service to Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood According to Wright Library’s Director, Kristi Hale, “Lu Ann Stanley has guided Wright Library’s success for...

Every business reaches moments where experienced legal counsel can make all the difference. Whether launching a new company, negotiating a significant acquisition, drafting key agreements or addressing day-to-day operational challenges, businesses benefit from attorneys who understand both the legal and practical sides of running an organization. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Lucas Strakowski to the Coolidge Wall Business Law...

The best financial leaders do far more than manage budgets and balance spreadsheets. They help shape strategy, inspire innovation, strengthen organizations and create the foundation for long-term success. That is why Coolidge Wall is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Natasha Mumford has been named a 2026 Dayton Business Journal CFO of the Year honoree....

Some honors recognize professional achievement. Others recognize a life dedicated to making a difference. Coolidge Wall is proud to congratulate attorney Merle F. Wilberding on being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), honoris causa by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, one of the University’s highest distinctions. The honor was announced during Wilberding’s 60th class reunion, where Father James P....

DAYTON, Ohio — Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. has announced that David P. Pierce will serve as the firm’s next president, effective July 1, 2026. Pierce succeeds Daniel J. Gentry, who is stepping down from the firm’s presidency after more than two decades of service to the firm. Gentry will continue serving clients and supporting the firm as a shareholder and...

Manufacturing has always been an important part of the Miami Valley’s identity. Today, it remains one of the region’s greatest strengths. Approximately 16% of the local workforce is employed in manufacturing, making it one of the most significant drivers of our economy. From aerospace and defense to precision machining, food production, advanced materials and industrial technologies, manufacturers continue to shape...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

Coolidge Wall is pleased to announce that Thomas “TJ” Scanlon has joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department.  He was previously a law clerk with Coolidge while attending the University of Dayton School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in May 2025. While at UD, he was a Law Review staff writer and...

Latashia Love, an attorney in the firm’s Business/Corporate Department, wrote an article featured in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of the Dayton Bar Association’s Bar Briefs magazine.  The article, “Tariff Escalation Clauses: Contract Strategies for a Volatile Trade Environment,”  outlines key features to include in escalation clauses to help make them more effective and enforceable. Read it here: https://issuu.com/daytonbarassociation/docs/nov_dec_2025_dayton_bar_briefs_magazine_vol._75_no/8   Coolidge...