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Brennan, Manna & Diamond Shares Promotion Announcements in 25th Anniversary Year

Press Release

Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD), a multi-regional business law firm, celebrates the promotion of two attorneys to Member. As BMD reflects on its strong 25-year history, these promotions reaffirm the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit for continued growth and success over the next 25 years.

BMD congratulates Mathew Doney and Alicia Kupcinskas on their promotions to Member.  

Mathew Doney has been promoted to Member in BMD’s Cleveland office. Matt is a commercial litigator with experience in construction law, labor disputes, financial services, product liability, environmental law, real estate, and workers’ compensation. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums such as the American Arbitration Association and FINRA and has first-chair experience at all stages of litigation. Matt is recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers® and Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch and previously served as an extern for the Supreme Court of Ohio and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Matt and his family reside in Copley.

Alicia Kupcinskas has been promoted to Member in BMD’s Jacksonville office. Her practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation involving real estate, banking, business, and contractual disputes. She has represented clients in both state and federal courts, including small and local businesses in the Jacksonville community. Her experience also encompasses probate actions and complex creditors’ rights, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies. She is a member of the Ladies Executive Golf Society Jacksonville Chapter and resides in Jacksonville with her family.

“We are proud to see Matt's and Alicia's continued growth and development. These promotions reflect our core values by embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, developing a client-first mentality, and collaboration as part of a business family that embodies the BMD culture,” said President Justin Alaburda.

Clients First. Business Family. Entrepreneurship.
Brennan, Manna & Diamond was founded in 2000 with the goal of combining highly skilled, talented attorneys with practical experience in business matters, to create a new way to provide legal and business services to its clients. With more than 100 attorneys in 11 offices in Ohio, Arizona, Florida, and Michigan, BMD’s access to a network of successful business entrepreneurs, consultants, and developers allows for innovative solutions, symbiotic partnerships, and sound legal and business advice. For additional information, please visit https://www.bmdllc.com/.


BMD Named to the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is recognized among the leading law firms in the nation according to the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms." The firm is recognized in the metropolitan areas of Akron, Cleveland, Fort Myers (Bonita Springs office), Jacksonville, and Orlando.

Best Lawyers Recognizes 35 Brennan Manna Diamond Attorneys to the 2026 Edition

BMD proudly announces that 35 of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. We are especially honored to share that Jack T. Diamond has been recognized as Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year® for Health Care Law, Akron, OH.

Justin Alaburda Named BMD’s Next President

Brennan, 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.

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

Brennan, 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.

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

Brennan 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.