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Justin Alaburda Named BMD’s Next President

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Akron, Ohio, May 6, 2025 – Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce that Member and Managing Partner of the Akron office, Justin M. Alaburda, has taken over as the firm’s President effective May 1, 2025. Justin joined the firm’s Akron office in 2009 as an Associate. He was promoted to Partner in 2016, Member in 2018, and Managing Partner of the Akron office in 2019. As part of the firm's Construction, Litigation, Real Estate, Business, and Environmental practice groups, Justin has extensive experience representing clients in a variety of construction and other commercial matters.

“Justin is revered for his commitment to empowering others, as well as his fair and thoughtful leadership style. We celebrate Justin in his new role where he will also remain OMP of the Akron office,” said BMD CEO Jack Diamond.

“I’m honored to step into this role and lead the firm at such an exciting moment in its journey. BMD is uniquely positioned for continued success, thanks to our entrepreneurial platform and unwavering commitment to exceptional client service,” said BMD President Justin Alaburda. “Our strength is in our people, and the future is bright.”

Former President, Matthew A. Heinle, has shifted to Founding Partner and President Emeritus. BMD has experienced significant growth in the last seven years due much in part to the servant leadership of Matt Heinle. Alongside the BMD Board and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Matt took advantage of new practice, market, and office opportunities, triumphing through COVID on the client and business side of the firm, while keeping the BMD business family top of mind. Matt will remain a member of the firm’s ELT.

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 12 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/.


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.

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.