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BMD Member Bob Hager Receives 2026 St. Thomas More Award

Press Release
November 9, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH – Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce that Member Bob Hager has received the 2026 St. Thomas More Award from the Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.

The St. Thomas More Award recognizes outstanding personal integrity, professional excellence and community service. Bob has a longstanding connection to the Lawyers Guild, having played an instrumental role in reestablishing the organization with the Reverend A. James Quinn, Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, and reinstating the Red Mass in 2001. Bob is also a past president of the Lawyers Guild.

Beyond his work with the Lawyers Guild, Bob has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to his faith and community through service to numerous Catholic and Jesuit organizations. His involvement has included leadership and board service with John Carroll University, the Jesuit Retreat Center and Walsh Jesuit High School.

Named in honor of St. Thomas More, the patron saint of lawyers, the award reflects the values of integrity and service that have defined Bob’s career and community involvement.

Robert A. Hager
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Justin Alaburda Named BMD’s Next President

May 6, 2025Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is proud to announce that Justin M. Alaburda has been appointed President of the firm, effective May 1, 2025. A longtime leader within BMD, Justin brings over a decade of legal and strategic leadership experience to this new role, while continuing to serve as Managing Partner of the Akron office. His appointment follows the impactful tenure of Matthew A. Heinle, who now serves as President Emeritus and Founding Partner. This leadership transition marks an exciting chapter for the firm as it continues to grow and evolve.Press Release

Ohio Super Lawyers® Recognizes 19 BMD Attorneys to the 2025 Lists

December 19, 2024Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) celebrates the inclusion of 19 attorneys in the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars lists. This recognition highlights outstanding attorneys through a rigorous evaluation of professional achievement and peer recognition. The Super Lawyers selection is reserved for the top five percent of Ohio lawyers, while Rising Stars identifies promising attorneys under 40 or with less than 10 years of practice.Press Release

BMD Attorney Scott Sandrock Honored with Ohio State Bar Foundation’s 2024 Ramey Award

November 5, 2024Brennan Manna Diamond is pleased to announce that Scott Sandrock, Of Counsel in the firm’s Akron office, has been honored with the 2024 Ramey Award for Distinguished Community Service by the Ohio State Bar Foundation. This esteemed recognition highlights Scott’s exceptional legal career and unwavering commitment to nonprofit leadership.Press Release

Best Lawyers Recognizes 32 Brennan Manna Diamond Attorneys to the 2025 Lists

August 15, 2024BMD proudly announces that 32 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. We are especially honored to share that Richard W. Burke has been recognized as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year® for Litigation - Trusts and Estates in Akron, OH.News Article

BMD Grows Cleveland Office with Five New Attorneys | Welcomes Esports, Media & Entertainment Law Practice

May 29, 2024Brennan Manna Diamond, an entrepreneurial business law firm with 90 attorneys in 12 offices across Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan – is proud to announce significant updates reflecting its commitment to Cleveland’s growth and development.
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