Michael N. Ungar

June 6, 2024 – UB Greensfelder and 22 of its attorneys have been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading law firm in “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in 2024.

Following a thorough and independent research process, Chambers ranked nine of UB Greensfelder’s practices and 22 of its attorneys in the 2024 edition as among the top in Ohio, Missouri, New York, and nationwide. UB Greensfelder’s Corporate/M&A, Commercial Litigation, Franchising, Health Care, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, and Tax practices each received recognition for their demonstrated excellence in these practice areas.

Additionally, the following UB Greensfelder attorneys were individually recognized by Chambers in 2024:

• Amy L. Blaisdell – Labor & Employment (Missouri)
• John W. Dillane – Healthcare (Missouri)
• Jeffrey S. Dunlap – Labor & Employment (Ohio)
• Vincent Garozzo – Corporate/M&A (Missouri)
• Frances Floriano Goins – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Daniel  A. Gottesman – Healthcare (Ohio)
• Lori Pittman Haas – Real Estate (Ohio)
• Scott P. Kadish – Real Estate (Ohio)
• Steven  S. Kaufman – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Beata Krakus – Franchising (Nationwide)
• David W. Leopold – Immigration (Ohio, Nationwide)
• Jill K. Luft – Labor & Employment (Missouri)
• Michael A. Marrero – Intellectual Property (Ohio)
• Amanda Martinsek – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Kevin T. McLaughlin – Labor & Employment (Missouri)
• Jodi Rich – Real Estate (Ohio)
• Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley – Construction (Ohio)
• Patricia A. Shlonsky – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Ohio)
• Anastasia Tonello – Immigration (New York, Nationwide)
• Michael N. Ungar – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Leonard D. Vines – Franchising (Nationwide)
• Frederick N. Widen – Tax (Ohio)

Of the 22 recognized firm attorneys, the recipients of Chambers top ranking (Band 1) included Amy L. Blaisdell, John W. Dillane, David W. Leopold, Anastasia Tonello, and Michael N. Ungar.

“UB Greensfelder is proud to be recognized by Chambers for excellence in the legal field, but we are more gratified to know that the rankings are the result of high praise from our clients, whose satisfaction is the true marker of success,” said Kevin T. McLaughlin, UB Greensfelder Co-Managing Partner. “The firm’s highest priority is ensuring the satisfaction of our clients, and continued recognition from Chambers validates that we are achieving that mission.”

During the research and feedback process, clients praised UB Greensfelder for being “responsive and thorough” and for its “practical approach.” Another client said, “UB Greensfelder does a great job in navigating all the different issues and processes and in preparing everyone at the company for what was needed of them.” Multiple commenters remarked that UB Greensfelder attorneys’ knowledge is “second to none.”

“We are honored to be ranked alongside the top law firms in the country, a true testament to our ability to ‘punch above our weight,’” said Scott P. Kadish, UB Greensfelder Co-Managing Partner. “As a newly-combined firm, UB Greensfelder is fortunate to have many renowned attorneys, and we look forward to seeing even more of them in future Chambers rankings.”     

Chambers rankings are based on client and peer references and Chambers’ independent research. Attorneys are ranked based on their legal knowledge, professionalism, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities valued by the client. Because of the in-depth research conducted by Chambers’ dedicated and experienced team of researchers, their legal rankings are among the most rigorous, in-depth, and independent in the industry.

In addition to rankings in the Chambers USA Guide, UB Greensfelder’s Immigration practice and attorneys David Leopold and Anastasia Tonello were recently recognized by Chambers Global. The firm is also consistently ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, which will be released in July.