Coolidge Wall is pleased to announce that Samantha Shemavonian has joined the firm as an associate in its Labor & Employment and Litigation Departments. She also clerked at the firm while attending the University of Dayton School of Law, where she graduated cum laude, with a concentration in Business and Compliance Law. In law school, Samantha was a member of the University of Dayton Law Review and served as its Managing Editor. She was in the Leadership Honors Program, Honor Council, and was a Program in Law and Technology Fellow. In addition to being a clerk at Coolidge, she also …
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 …
Career Opportunity: Legal Secretary
Coolidge Wall is hiring experienced legal secretaries to provide administrative and clerical support at our offices in downtown Dayton. The ideal candidate will have five years of experience and support our bankruptcy, corporate, litigation, or real estate lawyers. Learn more and apply here: https://coollaw.bamboohr.com/careers/42 Job Description Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent typing and computer skills Outstanding organization, interpersonal, and administrative skills Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines Must possess a willingness to learn other software utilized by the firm along with a high level of proficiency with Word and Outlook, experience with Excel and PowerPoint a plus …
Career Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer/chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO)
Coolidge Wall Co., LPA is seeking a dual Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO) to oversee the Firm’s financial operations and functions, guide the Firm in strategic planning, internal operations and analysis, and oversee the Firm’s IT, infrastructure, policies, and procedures. This is a senior leadership role that will report to the Firm’s President and Executive Committee. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Directs and maintains responsibility for the Firm’s financial functions; oversees relationships with financial institutions and key vendors; prepares and distributes monthly financial reports, including productivity and financial statements; evaluates, implements, and supports effective internal financial controls; oversees and participates …
New Associate Michael Ruffolo Joins Coolidge Wall
Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Michael Ruffolo has joined the firm as an associate in its Corporate & Business, Estate Planning and Probate, and Tax Departments. Within corporate/business, Michael provides services to clients pertaining to mergers and acquisitions, corporate formations, business and operations, general business counsel, and corporate governance. In tax, he assists clients on federal, state, and local tax issues. Michael’s estate planning practice includes assisting clients in all aspects of the preparation and administration of estates. Michael graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2023 with a certified concentration in …
New Associate Dina Cary Joins Coolidge Wall
Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Dina Cary has joined the firm as of counsel in Litigation Department. Specializing in commercial litigation, Dina’s focuses her practice in the areas of Labor and Employment, Construction, and Creditors’ Rights. Before joining Coolidge, Dina worked for a Springfield-based law firm, where she practiced Commercial Litigation with an emphasis on Creditors’ Rights. Dina previously worked at Coolidge Wall for 10 years earlier in her legal career. An active member of both local and state bar associations, Dina is a committed community volunteer where she sits on the Board …
New Associate Jordan Staley Joins Coolidge Wall
Dayton, Ohio – Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that Jordan Staley has joined the firm as an associate in its Real Estate and Corporate/Business Departments. Specializing in commercial real estate, Staley brings comprehensive legal counsel to both corporations and individuals. His experience encompasses the spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, from acquisitions and sales to project development and financing. Within the firm’s Corporate Department, Jordan services includes corporate formations, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and collections. Before joining Coolidge, Jordan worked for a Dayton-based law firm, concentrating in real estate, municipal law, and business litigation. While finishing …
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.
Sixteen Coolidge Wall Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
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® 2024 edition. In addition, two attorneys were named “Lawyer of the Year” in their practice areas and two associates 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 …
U.S. Congressman Mike Turner Presents Coolidge Wall’s Merle Wilberding with Flag Flown over U.S. Capitol
In celebration of Attorney Merle Wilberding’s 50th year practicing law at Coolidge Wall, Congressman Mike Turner, serving Ohio’s 10th District, presented Merle with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor. Congressman Turner had Merle’s many achievements put into the Congressional Record.