Overview

Since our establishment in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1908, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has provided quality legal counsel to our clients enabling them to accomplish more. In recent years, our practice has grown into a national firm that services clients from coast-to-coast, as well as internationally. Today's full-service practice, with more than 750 attorneys, continues the standards established by our founding partners over a decade ago, which are efficient, cost-effective and comprehensive solutions for clients.

Our firm's commitment to quality service extends from our highly-skilled attorneys to our experienced professional staff. By establishing relationships based on trust, communication and responsiveness, we tailor our service to ensure our clients' current needs are met while also anticipating future ones.

Lawyers Worldwide: 782

Areas of Practice

Professionals

Of Counsel

Melissa  A.  Black

Melissa A. Black

Of Counsel
Pamela W. Bridgeport

Pamela W. Bridgeport

Partner Of Counsel
Todd W. Collis

Todd W. Collis

Partner Of Counsel
D. Michael  Crites

D. Michael Crites

Of Counsel
Heidi Wagner Dorn

Heidi Wagner Dorn

Of Counsel
Mary S. Duffey

Mary S. Duffey

Of Counsel
Sally A.  Geraghty

Sally A. Geraghty

Of Counsel
Thomas W. Hess

Thomas W. Hess

Of Counsel
Donald B. Leach

Donald B. Leach

Of Counsel
Gregory P. Mathews

Gregory P. Mathews

Partner Of Counsel
Joseph K. Merical

Joseph K. Merical

Of Counsel
Brett L. Miller

Brett L. Miller

Of Counsel
LaTawnda N. Moore

LaTawnda N. Moore

Of Counsel
Glendon B. Pratt

Glendon B. Pratt

Of Counsel
Niki  K.  Talik

Niki K. Talik

Of Counsel

Other

Dan  Pozniak, (Non-Attorney)

Dan Pozniak, (Non-Attorney)

Government Relations Manager, DSD Advisors, LLC
Dan  Pozniak, (Non-Attorney)

Dan Pozniak, (Non-Attorney)

Government Relations Manager, DSD Advisors, LLC

Articles

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Raging Bull’ and Flo Rida’s Common Link? Attention of the U.S. Supreme Court on the Relevant Damages Period for Copyright Infringement

In the New Year, the United States Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments over the damages a plaintiff can recover in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The Supreme Court will consider the question of whether damages are limited only to the three-year period before the plaintiffs filed suit, or whether they can be retrospectively awarded for a longer period, as long as the plaintiffs filed within three years of discovering the infringement. In Warner Chappell Music Inc. v. Nealy, the plaintiffs filed a lawsuit alleging various music compositions that they own and recorded over 35 years ago were incorporated into a 2008 Flo Rida song “In the Ayer” without their permission...

SCOTUS Faces Social Media Dilemma: Can Public Officials Block Constituents?

The United States Supreme Court will soon decide whether public officials may be liable for blocking constituents on social media. On October 31, 2023, the Court heard oral argument in O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier[i] and Lindke v. Freed,[ii] cases in which local school board officials and a city manager, respectively, are alleged to have blocked constituents from commenting on, or viewing, public social media accounts used for both government business as well as personal affairs. The constituents filed suit in federal court under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, arguing the officials violated their First Amendment rights...

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Press

Dinsmore Opens Third Florida Office in Miami’s Southeast Financial Center

Dinsmore & Shohl continues its aggressive growth in the state of Florida, announcing the opening of an office in downtown Miami’s most iconic building, Southeast Financial Center. The six partners, five associates and a team of business professionals bring impeccable pedigrees and outstanding credentials, and are eager to serve South Florida’s thriving business community. “I was blown away by Dinsmore’s sophistication, speed and sense of responsibility from the onset of our discussions,” said Seth Alhadeff who will serve as Dinsmore Miami’s managing partner...

Dinsmore Counsels Majors Management through its Largest Transaction in Company History

A multi-disciplinary team of Dinsmore attorneys, led by the Firm’s Corporate department chair Bobby Lucas, served as lead counsel for Majors Management, LLC in its acquisition of 192 MAPCO-branded convenience stores in six states. The equity transaction also includes MAPCO’s wholesale fuel division, loyalty program, brand and other intellectual property. The seller, Copec, is a leading retail company headquartered in South America. "The acquisition of MAPCO aligns perfectly with our long-term growth and expansion plans,” Majors’ President, Ben Smith, said in a statement...

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