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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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BMD Enters Joint Venture with Colombian Law Firm

January 20, 2023ORLANDO, FL – the business law firm of Brennan, Manna, Diamond (BMD) – with nearly 80 attorneys and ten offices across the country – entered into a joint venture with Colombian law firm AZC Abogados.Press Release

Cleveland Law Firm Joins the BMD Business Family

January 6, 2023The business law firm of Brennan, Manna, Diamond (BMD) – with nearly 80 attorneys and eight offices across the country – has announced The O’Brien Law Firm, LLC, joined BMD effective January 1, 2023.Press Release

Brennan, Manna, & Diamond Relocates Jacksonville, Florida Office to Southpoint

June 15, 2022JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – June 15, 2022 – Brennan Manna Diamond, a business law firm serving Northeast, Central and Southwestern Florida, is proud to announce that on June 16th its Jacksonville office is relocating to 5210 Belfort Road, Suite 400, Jacksonville, Florida. BMD is shifting its downtown office to Southpoint. The new location, centralized in the heart of Southpoint’s growing business, retail and restaurant area, will allow us to better serve our clients with easier accessibility. The new space will allow BMD to continue to grow and support our clients and the communities in which we work. “We are thrilled to relocate to the growing business district of Southpoint. This move will give us a better opportunity to accommodate our clients and our team of attorneys and employees. We will continue to support our community and the businesses we serve,” said Matthew T. Jackson, Managing Partner of the Jacksonville office.Press Release

Press Release: Fluresh Completes Historic Cannabis Industry Financing With $48 Million in Engagements From Federally Chartered Bank

April 18, 2022Fluresh LLC, one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis operators in Michigan, announced today the closing of a senior secured note with a federally regulated commercial bank headquartered in southeast Michigan. The secured Bank Note closed on December 28, 2021, and is for aggregate gross proceeds of $25 million. The Bank Note has a variable interest rate and, at the time of closing, bore an interest rate of 5.75% per annum with 50% of the aggregate proceeds capped at 7.0%.
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