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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/.


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.

BMD Named to the 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Brennan Manna & Diamond (BMD) is recognized among the leading law firms in the nation according to the 2024 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers®  "Best Law Firms." The firm has ranked in in 13 practice areas and has earned “National Tier 1” rankings in Health Care Law and Litigation-Trusts & Estates.

Press Release: Rick Burke named 2024 H. Peter Burg Award recipient by Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley

Rick is receiving the H. Peter Burg Community Leadership Award for his leadership at Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC, as well as in the community. He has served countless organizations such as Akron Children’s Hospital, the Akron Rotary Club, and the University of Akron Foundation Gifts & Estate Planning Committee. Rick has also served as a Board member and Board Chair for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Akron, Mobile Meals, Access, Inc., Greenleaf Family Services, the American Red Cross of Akron and the Greater Mahoning Valley, Northern Ohio Golf Charities, the Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation, and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.  In addition, Rick has accumulated 40 years of service as a volunteer at Firestone Country Club on behalf of Northern Ohio Golf Charities and was Tournament Chair of the 1996 NEC Invitational-World Golf Championship (now known as the Kaulig Companies Championship).  Rick was a member of Leadership Akron Class IX and has been a recipient of the (Summa) Charles Deering Legacy Advisor Leadership Award 2017 as well as the University of Akron School of Law 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award.

BMD Promotes Jennifer Shankleton to Chief Growth and Development Officer

The business law firm of Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC (BMD) – with nearly 80 attorneys in 11 offices across the country – has announced the promotion of Jennifer Shankleton to Chief Growth and Development Officer.