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

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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/.


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

BMD 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.

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

Brennan 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.

BMD Announces Jessica K. Hew Promoted to Partner

Attorney Jessica K. Hew has been promoted to Partner, effective March 15, 2024. Jessica joined the firm’s Orlando office in early 2023, returning to private practice after working as in-house general counsel after working as a Vice-President, Underwriting Counsel managing the Florida Commercial Division Agencies for a national title insurance underwriter and managing international legal expense contracts for an international cloud-based business payment solution company.

Brennan Manna Diamond Welcomes Two New Members to the Cleveland Office

BRENNAN, MANNA & DIAMOND is pleased to welcome Shelly R. LaSalvia and Kirk W. Roessler as Members to its Cleveland office. With the addition of Shelly and Kirk, BMD expands its real estate, finance, corporate, and mergers & acquisition practice areas while increasing the bench strength of the Cleveland office.

BMD Announces Firmwide Attorney Promotions

Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce attorney promotions throughout the firm. Effective December 1, 2023, the following attorneys have been promoted to Member: Cleveland – Cassandra L. Manna and Marlon Primes, Columbus – Brandon T. Pauley. The following attorneys have been promoted to Partner: Akron – Nicholas E. Karam, Columbus – Krista D. Warren.