Justin Alaburda Named BMD’s Next President
Press Release
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/.