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Brennan Manna & Diamond Attorneys Featured in The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch™ 2023 Report

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August 19, 2022

(Akron, OH) August 19, 2022 — Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce 17 BMD attorneys have been voted by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch in America™. Best Lawyers, publisher of The Best Lawyers in America© report, conducts extensive surveys of attorneys across the country to create annual peer-reviewed lists of distinguished attorneys deemed representative of the gold standard in law practice. The goal is to publish the list for the benefit of individuals seeking the best attorney in their respective practice area. 

According to Best Lawyers, only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The list represents 150 different practice areas and includes 10 Best Lawyers in America© and seven Ones to Watch™ from the BMD firm. The Best Lawyer distinction is awarded based on experience and Ones to Watch identifies rising stars in practice.  Brennan Manna & Diamond proudly recognizes our Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch™ for 2023.

Visit attorney profiles:
Best Lawyers in America© - Richard W. Burke,  John N. Childs,  Robert A. Hager,  David J. Hrina,  Michael A. Steel,  Amanda L. Waesch,  Lee S. Walko, Donna M. Flammang,  Kathryn E. Hickner, Jeffrey C. Miller

Ones to Watch™ - Mathew E. Doney, Victoria L. Ferrise, Bryan Meek, Daniel J. Rudary, Ashley B. Watson, Alex J. McCallion, Cassandra L. Manna

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CRAIN'S CLEVELAND BUSINESS | M7 Holdings Expands Its Presence in Singapore and Southeast Asia

August 31, 2026A recent article published by Crain's Cleveland Business highlights the continued global expansion of M7 Holdings and its growing commitment to the Singapore and Southeast Asian markets. Led by Chairman Anthony S. Manna, M7 has developed a long-term strategy focused on identifying innovative investment opportunities, cultivating international relationships, and creating pathways between emerging markets abroad and businesses in the United States.News Article

BMD Names Kirk Roessler Cleveland Office Managing Partner

January 10, 2025Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) announces Kirk Roessler as the new Office Managing Partner of its Cleveland office. With over 35 years of experience in corporate, real estate, and commercial finance law, Kirk joined BMD in 2024 and brings a proven commitment to serving small and mid-sized businesses, emerging enterprises, and financial institutions. Former Managing Partner Kate Hickner, who led the Cleveland office for two years, expressed confidence in Kirk’s leadership as she continues to expand her healthcare practice. BMD celebrates this transition as part of its ongoing commitment to growth and excellence.News Article

BMD Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

January 6, 2025Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Founded in Akron, Ohio, in 2000, the firm has grown from seven attorneys to nearly 100, with offices across Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan. BMD continues to deliver innovative legal solutions guided by its core values: Clients First, Business Family, and Entrepreneurship.News Article

BMD Announces Ed Brown Promoted to Partner

December 11, 2024Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce Attorney Edward J. Brown has been promoted to Partner, effective December 1, 2024.News Article

BMD Partner Bryan Meek Named to Crain's 2024 40 Under 40

November 18, 2024BMD Partner and Labor & Employment Co-Chair Bryan Meek has been named to Crain's Cleveland Business 2024 40 Under 40 list. With nearly a decade at BMD, Bryan's journey began as a law clerk and quickly led to his promotion to Partner. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, he launched the Employment Law After Hours podcast, which now has over 1,400 subscribers. Through this podcast, Bryan offers valuable insights on legal issues, making complex topics more accessible to listeners.
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