Mansour Gavin Named 2025 Northeast Ohio Top Workplace

Mansour Gavin LPA has once again been recognized as a Top Workplace by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, earning the honor for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, which measures key aspects of workplace culture, including feeling respected, supported, and empowered.

“We are honored to be named a 2025 Northeast Ohio Top Workplace,” said Tony Coyne, Mansour Gavin President and Managing Partner. “This recognition, earned in a highly competitive field and shared with only 188 organizations, is a testament to our team’s dedication and the culture we’ve built together. We remain committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.”

“Top Workplaces awards are especially meaningful because they come from employees,” added Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “It shows these companies are listening and responding to what their people need to thrive.”

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

Brendon Friesen and Tatyana Pishnyak represented Mansour Gavin at the Legal Netlink Alliance (LNA) Global Meeting in Chicago June 18 – 21, 2025, hosted by Aronberg Goldgehn.

Brendon has served as Board President of Legal Netlink Alliance North America since January 2024, following his terms as Vice President (2022–2023) and as a Director since 2015. Tatyana is an active member of LNA’s Membership Committee.

The Legal Netlink Alliance is a global network of carefully selected, mid-sized, general practice, independent law firms. Mansour Gavin has proudly been a member since 2014. Member firms are recognized for their commitment to quality, integrity, and providing clients access to top-tier legal representation virtually anywhere in the world.

It was great to connect with colleagues from around the world and engage with some of the brightest legal minds in the industry!

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

We are proud to announce that Katie Epperson has been appointed to the Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management (CSHRM) Board of Directors as Legal and Compliance Chair for the 2025–2027 term, effective July 1, 2025. CSHRM is the local affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), an international organization comprised of over 300,000 human resource professionals in over 165 countries.

In this role, Katie will be responsible for keeping members informed of key changes in employment law and employee relations regulations, hosting a variety of CLE programming for HR professionals, and monitoring legislative developments that impact the HR community. She recently attended the SHRM Leadership Conference in Columbus to prepare for her new role and is excited to contribute to the organization’s mission.

Katie focuses her legal practice on civil litigation, insurance defense, and labor and employment law, with a strong track record of defending clients in courts throughout Ohio, including the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts, the Court of Appeals, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and the EEOC. She brings significant experience investigating claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination on behalf of employers and is known for her solutions-oriented, strategic approach.

Katie’s professional involvement includes selection to the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 2024–2025 Leadership Academy, where she participates in leadership development and civic engagement programming.

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

We are proud to share that Tim Boyko has been elected Chairman of the University Hospitals (UH) West Market Board of Directors, overseeing UH Elyria Medical Center, UH Parma Medical Center, and UH St. John Medical Center. Additionally, Tim has been appointed to the University Hospitals Board of Directors, the governing board of University Hospitals.

Tim focuses on business and real estate law, as well as probate and estate planning. He joined Mansour Gavin in 2016 after serving as managing partner of Boyko, Dobeck & Weaver. Tim is licensed to practice in Ohio and Florida and represents individuals, businesses, and nonprofits in a variety of legal matters, including Florida probate and estate planning. He is an active member of several bar associations and is deeply involved in his community, including fundraising for The Patty Boyko Foundation in memory of his late wife.

Please join us in congratulating Tim on these well-deserved appointments and recognizing his leadership and ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our region.

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

We are pleased to share that, as of May 1, Mansour Gavin’s Independence office has relocated to a new location:

6133 Rockside Road, Suite 301
Independence, Ohio 44131

Please note that our phone and fax numbers remain unchanged. Our downtown Cleveland office is unaffected by this move.

We look forward to continuing to serve our clients from this updated space.

Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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.

 

Diane A. Calta has been elected Secretary to the Board of the Northeast Ohio Law Directors Association. Diane is a key member of the firm’s civil litigation and real estate and land use practice groups, bringing over 25 years of legal experience in municipal law, economic development, litigation, real estate, eminent domain, and probate and estate planning.

Diane currently serves as Director of Law for Mayfield Village and special legal counsel for the City of Independence. Previously, she was Director of Law for the City of Beachwood and the City of Green. Diane has also held public sector roles as Assistant Director of Law for several Northeast Ohio communities, including Pepper Pike, Chagrin Falls, and Bentleyville. Additionally, she has served as an assistant prosecutor for the Village of Bratenahl.

The Northeast Ohio Law Directors Association is a professional organization that brings together municipal law directors, legal counsel, and attorneys from Northeast Ohio who specialize in representing local governments. The association focuses on providing continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities, facilitating networking among municipal legal professionals, and addressing legal issues pertinent to municipal governance. Members often include city solicitors, law directors, and attorneys engaged in public sector law. The association frequently collaborates with other legal organizations, such as the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association, to host seminars and presentations on topics relevant to municipal law.

Michael “Mickey” Quinlan served as the honorary event chair of the 2025 Sunburst Gala, benefitting the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO). This inspiring event celebrates inclusion and raises crucial funds to support individuals with Down syndrome, with this year’s gala raising over $145,000!

Mickey and his wife, Mo, are proud parents to two sons and a beautiful daughter, Riley, who has Down syndrome. Their family has been actively involved with DSANEO for over two decades and Mickey dedicated nine years to serving on the organization’s board.

The Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and communities. They are the primary resource in Northeast Ohio for families and communities regarding Down syndrome, and they work to promote the acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment of all individuals. They envision a community where people with Down syndrome have limitless opportunities and the ability to pursue their dreams.

Tony Coyne, Mansour Gavin President and Managing Partner, will be honored at the Irish American Archives Society’s annual Walks of Life Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 8.

The Walks of Life Awards recognize Cleveland citizens of Irish heritage who have made outstanding contributions to their communities in their respective fields. The Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by the late Thomas F. Campbell, a history professor at Cleveland State University, established the award to celebrate individuals whose achievements exemplify dedication and service.

Since its inception in 1997, the Walks of Life Awards have honored a diverse group of distinguished recipients, including educators, civic and labor leaders, clergy, journalists, business executives, healthcare professionals, first responders, and philanthropists.

Mansour Gavin LPA, founded in 1954, is a well-established law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing a wide array of legal services to individuals and successful corporations, both privately held and publicly traded.

The County Fiscal Officer is responsible under Ohio law for the valuation of all real estate within their respective county. Property revaluations occur in two cycles, the sexennial reappraisal (conducted every six years) and the triennial update (performed every three years between reappraisals). The key difference between these two reevaluation cycles is the scope and methodology. Although both use an analysis of recent comparable sales to determine property values on a parcel-by-parcel basis, the sexennial reappraisal requires all properties to be personally viewed.

Cuyahoga County’s 2024 sexennial reappraisals were released a few months ago and Proposed Value Notices were sent to property owners. It is being reported that property values increased by an average of 32% countywide. Proposed Value Notices provide a “Market Value” and an “Assessed Value.”

• “Market Value” is defined as the price your property would likely sell for in an open and competitive market between a willing buyer and seller.
• “Assessed Value” is set by the State of Ohio at 35% of market value. Assessed Value is the value of taxable property to which the tax rate is applied to compute property taxes.

Property owners are entitled to challenge their property tax valuations through the formal appeal process with the Cuyahoga County Board of Revisions. Tax Evaluation Complaints for the 2024 sexennial reappraisals will only be accepted between January 1, 2025 and March 31, 2025.

To successfully challenge an increased property valuation, owners must provide evidence showing the reevaluation is incorrect. This could include a recent sale below the appraised value or proof of damage or destruction that impacts the property’s value. Otherwise, obtaining a professional appraisal of the property may be necessary to successfully challenge the reevaluation. Additional information can be found on the county’s website.

Mansour Gavin’s Real Estate attorneys are ready to assist with all your real estate needs. If you have any questions or need further clarification on this or other real estate matters, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mansour Gavin LPA is pleased to announce that Kathryn (Katie) Weber has been elected as a shareholder with the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Since joining Mansour Gavin, Katie has demonstrated exceptional knowledge and dedication in real estate and land use law, excelling in both transactions and litigation matters. Her experience encompasses commercial and residential leasing, property acquisitions and sales, landlord-tenant disputes, entitlements, development projects, and eminent domain litigation.

In addition to her real estate practice, Katie serves as an Assistant Law Director for Mayfield Village, providing legal guidance on zoning code revisions, development agreements, moratoriums, and legislation. Her combined experience in municipal law and real estate development projects equips her to offer clients a unique perspective and innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Katie is an active member of the legal community, serving on the Gender Equity in the Legal Industry (GELI) Committee and the Mansour Gavin Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Her commitment to professional development and advocacy is further demonstrated by her recognition in 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

“Katie’s promotion to shareholder is a testament to her exceptional talent, work ethic, and leadership,” said Tony Coyne, President of Mansour Gavin LPA. “Her knowledge of real estate and land use law, combined with her dedication to our clients and the legal community, makes her an invaluable asset to the firm. We look forward to her continued leadership in shaping our future.”

Katie earned her Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ohio University.