Kenneth E. Smith

Kenneth Smith is a dedicated attorney practicing in civil litigation, advocating for companies and employers across a broad spectrum of their business needs. His practice areas include insurance defense, general civil litigation, labor and employment, and intellectual property law.

Licensed in Ohio and all federal courts within the state, Mr. Smith has successfully represented clients in various legal settings including trials, arbitrations, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proceedings, unemployment hearings, and other state administrative proceedings. Beyond litigation, he provides valuable guidance to companies in acquiring commercial licenses, registering and safeguarding trademarks and other intellectual property, and developing and implementing internal policies and procedures.

Ken and his family reside in Hudson. An active tennis player, he also enjoys hiking and aspires to visit every national park in the country someday.

Mr. Boyko is an experienced attorney who practices in the areas of business and real estate law as well as probate and estate planning. He previously served as managing partner of the law firm of Boyko, Dobeck & Weaver before joining Mansour Gavin in late 2016. He is currently admitted to practice law in both the State of Ohio and the State of Florida, as well as the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

Tim represents individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations in his practice. He has extensive experience in estate planning, probate and elder law matters, as well as in representing clients with business and real estate matters. In addition, Tim counsels clients with issues involving Florida probate, estate planning, and real estate.

Tim is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Parma Bar Association, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr. Boyko involves himself with various community organizations, including serving as 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 serves on the University Hospitals Board of Directors, the governing board of University Hospitals.

Tim has three children and enjoys spending time with them and his grandchildren. He is greatly involved in fundraising for  The Patty Boyko Foundation in memory of his late wife. The foundation provides comfort services to patients going through cancer treatment.

Charles Brown is an accomplished estate planning and probate attorney with more than 26 years of experience in probate litigation. He has previously served as Magistrate since 1988, and Chief Magistrate and Probate Court Mediator since 2009 for Cuyahoga County, the largest and most prominent probate court in the state of Ohio.

Mr. Brown has handled thousands of cases involving all aspects of probate litigation, including wealth management and estate planning.

He is a lecturer and continuing legal education (CLE) teacher on a variety of topics involving probate issues and procedures.

In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Barb, and their three children. He also loves cooking and engaging in various outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, and fishing, often accompanied by his dog, Riley.

Notable Cases:

Schwartz v. Tedrick, 2016-Ohio-1218

Wendy Jacobson, et al. v. Dolores H. Gross, et al., Court of Appeals of Ohio – 8^th Appellate District – Case No. CA-21-110987

 

James (Jim) Budzik’s legal practice focuses on labor and employment law, representing employers across both the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in collective bargaining negotiations, mediations, fact-finding, conciliations, unfair labor practice proceedings, civil service disciplinary proceedings, and grievance arbitrations.

Jim advises city and village officials on matters concerning municipal law and serves as an Assistant Law Director for Mayfield Village. Additionally, he counsels employers on wage and hour laws, civil rights, discrimination laws, unemployment laws, and workers’ compensation issues.

Mr. Budzik regularly represents clients in court and before various administrative agencies, including the Industrial Commission of Ohio, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and SERB. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and is admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

His notable cases include:

• Harrison v. Judge, 63 Ohio St. 3d 766
• Goble v. Brunswick, 142 Ohio Misc. 137 (2007-Ohio-4125)
• State, ex rel. Coyne v. Brook Park, 2003-Ohio-5383
• Mitchell v. Bainbridge Twp., 2004-Ohio-3687
• Amser Corp. v. Village of Brooklyn Heights, 1993 Ohio App. LEXIS 2384

Jim and his family reside in North Royalton. A diehard Cleveland sports fan, he optimistically awaits the next professional sports championship. Additionally, Jim maintains an active interest in politics.

 

 

 

 

Anthony Coyne is President and Managing Partner of Mansour Gavin, where his legal practice centers on business law, municipal law, zoning and planning, eminent domain, real property, and litigation.

Well-versed in urban affairs, Coyne has authored several papers and held significant positions, including Executive Assistant to the Director of Transition for Cleveland Mayor Michael R. White. Additionally, he served as a Judicial Extern for Judge Alice M. Batchelder, who is now senior status to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Tony is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio.

Throughout his career, he has handled numerous notable cases, including:

–Board of Trustees v. City of Painesville (6th Cir. 1999), 200 F.3d 396

–Court St. Dev. v. Stow City Council (9th Dist. 1998), 129 Ohio App. 3d.359

-Danis Clarkco Landfill Co. v. Trustees of German Twp., No. C-3-96-481, 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21037

–Kishmarton v. William Bailey Constr., Inc. (2001), 93 Ohio St. 3d 226

-Loreto Dev. Co. v. Village of Chardon (1998), 81 Ohio St. 3d. 1239

-City of Mentor v. Osborne, Nos. 98-L-226, 98-L-228, 98-L-229, 98-L-230, 201 Ohio App. LEXIS 2355

-Murray Energy Corp. v. City of Pepper Pike (8th Dist.), 2008-Ohio-2818

-City of North Olmsted v. North Olmsted Land Holdings (8th Dist. 2000), 137 Ohio App.3d 1

-State ex rel. Michael Shemo v. City of Mayfield Heights (2002), 96 Ohio St.3d 379

-Visconsi-Royalton, Ltd. v. City of Strongsville (8th Dist.), 2004-Ohio-4908

Mr. Coyne has been a member of the Board of Directors for both the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Ohio Canal Corridor. Currently, he holds the position of Chairman of the Board at St. Vincent Charity Community Health Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Bluecoats, Inc., a non-profit organization committed to supporting the families of Cuyahoga County safety officers who have lost their lives or become disabled in the line of duty.

A sought-after speaker, Tony frequently lectures at various events and organizations. His speaking engagements include the National Business Institute, Lorman Education Series, the Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations, the Ohio Planning Conference, the CLE International Seminar on Eminent Domain, the Urban Land Institute, the Cuyahoga County Law Director’s Association, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. He addresses topics such as eminent domain, zoning and land use, and municipal law.

Mr. Coyne is deeply involved in the community, having served on the Planning Commission for the City of Cleveland from 1990 to 2015, including 15 years as Chairman. Appointed by Mayor Frank Jackson, he also chairs the Group Plan Commission of the City of Cleveland and continues to hold a board membership. Under his leadership, the Group Plan Commission undertook significant projects, including a multimillion-dollar public spaces improvement and usage plan for downtown Cleveland. This initiative led to the $50 million renovation of Public Square, enhancements to the downtown MALL, and the inception of fundraising and initial design efforts for a pedestrian bridge connecting the MALL to the lakefront. The reopening of Public Square in 2016 received national acclaim for its design, use, and programming.

Tony enjoys spending time with his wife Rachelle and their family. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he relishes activities such as golfing, bicycling, and jogging. Additionally, he appreciates the rich cultural and artistic offerings that Cleveland provides. Tony resides in Ohio City and embraces the vibrant community and diverse experiences it offers.

Brendon, a shareholder at Mansour Gavin LPA, holds licenses to practice law in Ohio and Illinois. His practice revolves around crafting effective legal strategies tailored to address the diverse business needs and markets of his clients. As an accomplished trial attorney, Brendon has successfully litigated numerous cases to verdict in various forums, including state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and international arenas. Brendon principally advises corporations and individuals in the following areas:

– Mergers and acquisitions
– Banking and finance
– Healthcare
– Creditors’ rights (debt collection), receivership, and foreclosure
– Franchising
– Corporate start-up, structuring, capitalization, and governance
– Shareholder, member, and partnership dispute resolution and litigation
– Regulatory compliance and business counsel for assisted living, nursing home, and residential care facilities
– Marijuana law and policy
– Cannabis and CBD regulatory compliance
– Entertainment law
– Commercial law and transactions (Uniform Commercial Code), products liability, antitrust, and general business disputes
– Intellectual property transactions including licensing, registration, and enforcement for trademarks, copyrights, domains, patents, non-compete agreements, and trade secrets
– Real estate matters including the purchase and sale of real property, residential and commercial leasing, and county tax valuation complaints and appeals
– Construction law services encompassing negotiating and drafting construction contracts, warranty claims, addressing defects and negligence, as well as mechanics liens

Brendon serves as the chair of the firm’s Business and Corporate Services Group and leads the marketing committee. He acts as the firm’s liaison to the international law group, Legal Netlink Association (LNA), where he holds the role of U.S. President. He previously served as Vice-President and a Director within the organization. Brendon’s involvement extends to hosting the LNA fall meeting in Cleveland in October 2016.

Beyond his professional commitments, Brendon values family time and enjoys boating, fishing, golf and other sports. Originally from Southern California, Brendon played varsity high school and collegiate water polo and is a two-time NCAA All-American. He remains actively engaged in advancing the sport of water polo in the Cleveland area, serving as a director and officer with the Cleveland Water Polo Club, supporting both youth and adult players.

John Monroe focuses his practice on real estate and land use issues. He handles matters such as real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and leasing; real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, title issues and zoning matters; manufactured home park law; and administrative appeals from governmental bodies.

Mr. Monroe’s recent notable cases and transactions include:

-Successfully prosecuted and argued an unconstitutional zoning ordinance/takings case in the Ohio Supreme Court in the case of State ex rel Sunset Estate Properties, LLC v. the Village of Lodi, 2015-Ohio-790

-Represented national automobile retailer in property acquisition and redevelopment

-Represented landlords/tenants in multiple restaurant/bar leases

-Represented manufacturers in warehouse leasing

-Represented retail shopping center developers in lease negotiations, construction financing

-Represented municipality in acquisition of property

-Represented manufactured home park owners in refinance and sale of park and assets

-Coordinated transfer of 74 properties in fifteen states to new entity in reorganization

-Lead real estate attorney for acquisition/sale of 20-acre manufactured home park

-Represented hotel in administrative appeal of alleged fire suppression/alarm violation

John, his wife Mary Cavanaugh, and their children live in Euclid. In addition to family time, John enjoys summer boating and transitions to snowboarding and ice hockey in winter. In fact, he is Commissioner of Euclid Senior Hockey, an adult hockey league.

Edward (Ed) Patton is a seasoned trial attorney with a focus on corporate and business law, civil litigation, insurance defense, toxic tort, and asbestos defense. He offers strategic counsel to clients on international import and export activities, including establishing corporate compliance programs for international trade and NAFTA initiatives.

Ed boasts significant knowledge and experience in governmental compliance, encompassing licensing procedures for international exports, product marking procedures for importation and U.S. Customs, and assisting clients with NAFTA compliance, International Trade Commission matters, and customs audits. With extensive practice before state and federal courts in Ohio, as well U.S. Customs and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, NAFTA, and other U.S. governmental agencies that regulate international trade, Ed is a trusted advisor in navigating complex legal landscapes.

For over 15 years, Ed has defended clients in asbestos litigations matters, securing numerous successful outcomes and summary dispositions.

Outside of work, Ed is a voracious reader, a long-time golfer, and passionate rugby fan. He also enjoys home rehabilitation projects. He and his wife Annemarie, along with their children, reside in Lakewood, Ohio.

Michael Quinlan is an experienced trial and litigation attorney with a background in criminal prosecution and civil litigation. His practice areas encompass insurance defense, products liability, probate litigation, criminal defense, toxic tort, state and federal civil litigation, and estate planning. He holds the position of co-chair of the estate planning and probate group.

Mr. Quinlan is licensed in the State of Ohio and is admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.

Mickey and his family call Bainbridge Township home, where he actively participates in various community organizations. He is particularly passionate about advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and is actively involved with the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio. Additionally, he contributes his time as a coach and volunteer in youth sports.