Tatyana Pishnyak Elected to Board of Directors of Global Cleveland

Tatyana Pishnyak has been elected to the board of directors of Global Cleveland, a non-profit organization dedicated to growing Northeast Ohio’s economy by welcoming and connecting international people to opportunities and fostering a more inviting community for those seeking a place to call home.

Tatyana was born in Ukraine and speaks fluent Ukrainian. She frequently participates in legal clinics, including Global Cleveland’s Ukrainian Legal Clinic and Resource Fair in 2023 which provided free legal advice and/or resources to Ukrainians affected by the war. Tatyana serves as a class of 2023-2024 mentor with Global Cleveland’s Global Rising program. The nine-month development program was created to assist professional newcomers in learning to network and expand their social circles, become acclimated to the city, and strengthen their economic opportunities in Northeast Ohio.

Tatyana is a member of Mansour Gavin’s Corporate and Business Services group where she focuses her practice in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions, Franchising, Commercial Contracting, Healthcare, and Finance and Banking.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

We previously advised on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) beneficial owner information reporting requirements for applicable companies under the Corporate Transparency Act. FinCEN is now accepting beneficial ownership information reports and has launched an online portal for companies to file their mandated reports. Reports can be printed and filled out or completed online here.

Companies are reminded that they will need to provide several categories of information for both the corporate entity and any beneficial owners, including:

The Corporate and Business Services attorneys at Mansour Gavin are prepared to assist with these mandatory filings. Those companies that are required to report that were in existence as of 12/31/2023 must file their BOI report no later than 12/31/2024. If a reporting company was formed between 1/1/2024 and 12/31/2024, you have ninety days from formation to file your BOI report. Companies formed 1/1/2025 and thereafter must file within 30 days of formation.

Brendon Friesen has received the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review rating. It is the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards and demonstrates the highest level of professional excellence an individual can receive from Martindale-Hubbell.

Brendon is a Shareholder, Executive Committee Member, and Chair of the Corporate and Business Law Group. This rating reflects Brendon’s in-depth experience on business transactions and related litigation.

Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys for their Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. AV Preeminent® is the highest peer rating standard and is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Mansour Gavin is pleased to announce Diane Calta and Tatyana Pishnyak have been named the firm’s newest shareholders effective January 1, 2024.

Diane Calta is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Real Estate practice groups. She possesses over 20 years of legal experience in a variety of disciplines including municipal law, litigation, real estate, and probate and estate planning. Ms. Calta serves as the Director of Law for Mayfield Village and was recently appointed as special legal counsel for the City of Independence. She is the former Director of Law for the Cities of Green and Beachwood.

Tatyana Pishnyak is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Services group where she focuses her practice in the areas of Mergers and Acquisitions, Franchising, Commercial Contracting, Healthcare, and Finance and Banking. She has in-depth experience in purchases and sales of professional practices as well as consulting doctors and other professionals on various employment law issues. Tatyana advises clients on general corporate matters, such as corporate entity selection and formation and also provides advice to global corporations on commercial agreements and day-to-day corporate governance.

“I am proud to welcome Diane and Tatyana as shareholders of our firm. They are both exceptional lawyers with deep industry knowledge and excel at finding ways to help clients succeed” said Tony Coyne, Mansour Gavin President.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Brendon P. Friesen, Mansour Gavin Shareholder, Executive Committee Member, and Chair of the Corporate and Business Services Group, has been elected U.S. President of Legal Netlink Alliance (LNA) effective January 1, 2024.  Brendon has served as LNA’s Vice-President since 2022 and as a Director since 2015.

Mansour Gavin President Tony Coyne stated “Brendon’s commitment to LNA’s leadership team is commendable and his efforts have been recognized, leading him to the position of President. We are incredibly proud of Brendon’s achievements and look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in this role.”

Through LNA, our offerings as a full-service law firm allow us to extend our reach worldwide and provide additional resources to our clients.

About LNA

Legal Netlink Alliance (LNA) is a global association of small and medium-sized, independent law firms that offers members and their clients access to top-notch legal representation around the world. The network’s membership consists of over 1500 lawyers throughout 35 countries.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Cleveland, OH – Mansour Gavin LPA and Climaco, Wilcox, Peca & Garofoli Co., LPA are proud to announce that Climaco Wilcox attorneys Dennis R. Wilcox, Patricia M. Ritzert, and Scott D. Simpkins are joining Mansour Gavin effective as of December 29, 2023. The Climaco Wilcox firm was founded in Cleveland, OH in 1967.

With the Climaco Wilcox attorneys joining Mansour Gavin, the firm is expanding its range of client service offerings including enhanced public sector and public finance, real estate, tax planning and commercial litigation. “The combination of the two firms seemed a natural fit based on the complementary practice areas and the relationship and culture of the firms and attorneys involved,” said Mansour Gavin’s President Anthony Coyne.

Mansour Gavin is a full-service business law firm, calling Northeast Ohio its home for over sixty years. For more information on the firm and its attorneys, please visit mansourgavin.com.

We are pleased to welcome Kimberly Szabo as the firm’s Office Manager. Reporting directly to the Executive Committee, Kimberly will manage the day-to-day operations of the firm, overseeing all areas of administration, including human resources, accounting and finance, facilities management, and information systems.

With over 15 years of administration experience, Kimberly has previously worked at law firms in Washington, D.C. and Medina, OH, where she oversaw hiring initiatives, onboarding, vendor management, facilities, marketing efforts, and event planning.

Kimberly earned her B.A. from The University of Dayton, Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources (MLRHR) degree from Cleveland State University, and a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification from HRCI (HR Certification Institute).

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Mansour Gavin is pleased to welcome Natalie Browning to the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate and Real Estate practice groups. Prior to joining the firm as an associate, Natalie spent over a year working as a law clerk at Mansour Gavin where she impressed everyone with her intellect and work ethic.

Natalie earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Akron and a J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude, was the recipient of the Board of Trustees Scholarship, an Honors Scholar, and earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in UCC Sales. During law school, she served as the Executive Editor of Production for the Akron Law Review and worked as a summer associate for the Community Legal Aid Services in Akron. Before attending law, she interned for the Ohio Judicial Conference.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Tatyana Pishnyak has received the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review rating. It is the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards and demonstrates the highest level of professional excellence an individual can receive from Martindale-Hubbell.

Tatyana is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Law group. This rating reflects Tatyana’s in-depth expertise in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, franchising, commercial contracting, healthcare, and finance and banking.

Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys for their Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. AV Preeminent® is the highest peer rating standard and is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.

Mansour Gavin LPA has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in five practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.

To be considered for this achievement, at least one lawyer in the firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In August, we announced that 13 Mansour Gavin lawyers were recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 2 were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

“Inclusion in Best Law Firms® is a great honor achieved through commitment, dedication to our clients, and gaining the respect of our fellow law firms” said Tony Coyne, Mansour Gavin’s President and Managing Partner.

Mansour Gavin LPA received the following rankings in the 2024 Best Law Firms®:

About Best Law Firms®
Best Law Firms® is the most credible rankings of exceptional law firms, rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on a national and metro-based scale. The research methodology includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

Mansour Gavin LPA is an established law firm founded in 1954 with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to individuals and many successful privately held and publicly traded corporations.