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Justin Alaburda Named BMD’s Next President

Press Release
May 6, 2025

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/.

Justin M. Alaburda
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Brennan Manna Diamond Welcomes Two New Members to the Cleveland Office

February 7, 2024BRENNAN, 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.Press Release

BMD Announces Firmwide Attorney Promotions

December 1, 2023Brennan, 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.Press Release, Client Alert

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

November 2, 2023Brennan 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

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

October 19, 2023Rick 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.Press Release

BMD Promotes Jennifer Shankleton to Chief Growth and Development Officer

June 28, 2023The 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.
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