David devotes his practice to litigation, business litigation, professional liability, insurance coverage disputes, employment discrimination, construction litigation, and product liability. He has extensive experience in complex business and tort litigation, addressing a diverse spectrum of personal and business grievances. He represents both public and private companies located in Ohio and nationwide.

His seasoned judgment and fair mindedness often find him acting as an arbitrator and mediator, work he has expanded substantially in recent years. David is a member of The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, an invitation-only alternative dispute resolution professional association.

“We are incredibly proud of David for his extensive tenure as an Ohio Super Lawyer and this accomplishment is a testament to his expertise as a practitioner,” said Rob Glickman, the firm’s Managing Principal.

Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists.” Read more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.

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Ann-Marie devotes her practice to handling employment law cases across Ohio. For more than twenty years she has successfully litigated hundreds of employment disputes on behalf of her clients. Ann-Marie is an Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law. She is knowledgeable of all facets of employment law and represents employees at each stage of the employment relationship. She has a proven track record of helping people who have been wrongfully discharged and helping people through the most challenging of workplace issues.

Ann-Marie has tried cases to juries involving issues of age discrimination, sex discrimination and sexual harassment, race discrimination, disability discrimination/failure to accommodate, wrongful discharge, and illegal retaliation. She was at the forefront of the #MeToo and sexual harassment awareness movement and has served as a steadfast advocate for victims of all forms of illegal discrimination.

“This is a great honor for Ann-Marie,” said Rob Glickman, the firm’s Managing Principal. “Her presence on multiple Ohio Super Lawyers “Top Lists” is a direct reflection of her dedication to client service. She exemplifies how we deliver more value and success for our clients, across-the-board.”

Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists.” Read more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.

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With over 30 years of distinguished, complex trial experience, Chris oversees the Personal Injury & Wrongful Death practice at the firm. He is nationally recognized for his work on catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and defamation matters.

Chris is currently the President-Elect for Ohio’s Trial Lawyers Association (OAJ), Secretary to the Ohio Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates, Past-President of Cleveland’s Trial Lawyers Association (CATA), and a member of the Negligence Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. Additionally, Chris has been a Diplomat Trial Advocate Board Certified since 1998 and multiple times re-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a member of the International Society of Barristers, Board member of the William K. Thomas American Inn of Court, and a recognized member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

“Chris’ consistent recognition on multiple Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists” is a testament to his preeminence in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law. Quite simply, he is one of the best Plaintiff’s attorneys in Ohio,” said Rob Glickman, Managing Principal at McCarthy Lebit.

Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists.” Read more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.

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The combined 21 McCarthy Lebit attorneys recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® for 2023 is over half of the firm’s current attorney headcount. According to Super Lawyers®, the final list of selected attorneys each year amounts to no more than 5% of licensed attorneys in each state. Not only has the firm been able to maintain a strong presence on this list, but each year the number of recognized attorneys continues to increase.

“This recognition of more than half of the firm’s attorneys speaks to the quality of service that we provide to our clients and our dedication to ensuring we deliver exceptional results,” said Managing Principal Rob Glickman. “We are extremely proud to not only maintain strong representation on the Ohio Super Lawyers® List, but to see two more of our attorneys included for recognition this year.”

Among the firm’s 16 attorneys recognized on the Ohio Super Lawyers® List, three of them ranked high enough to make the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® “Top Lists” including:

Top 100: 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense

Top 10: 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff – *Ranked #3 in Ohio

Top 50: 2023 Women Ohio Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

 Top 50: 2023 Cleveland Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense

Top 25: 2023 Women Cleveland Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Top 5: 2023 Cleveland Super Lawyers
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff

Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research, and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® Top Lists. Read more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.

The 16 McCarthy Lebit attorneys recognized on the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® List are:

Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Hugh D. Berkson – Securities Litigation
David M. Cuppage – Business Litigation
Rob Glickman – General Litigation
Kimon P. Karas – Tax
Robert R. Kracht – Business Litigation
Kenneth B. Liffman – Real Estate
David A. Lum – Closely Held Business
Michael D. Makofsky – Banking
Jack E. Moran – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Charles A. Nemer – State/Local/Municipal
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Andrew S. Perry – Real Estate
Richard A. Rabb – Family Law
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense
John S. Seich – Estate & Probate

Ohio Super Lawyers® also recognizes Rising Stars, honoring the state’s up-and-coming attorneys, aged 40 or younger, that have been practicing for 10 years or less. The five attorneys selected to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® “Rising Stars” List are:

Danielle G. Garson – Real Estate
Nicholas R. Oleski – Creditor Debtor Rights
Colin R. Ray – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Carolyn C. Soeder – Family Law
Jonathan C. Wolnik – Tax

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“This is a significant achievement for our firm – half of our folks made this list, and that’s humbling,” said Managing Principal Rob Glickman of the firm’s robust presence on the list. “We are honored and proud to have such strong representation on this year’s list.”

Among the firm’s 14 attorneys recognized on the Ohio Super Lawyers^® List, three of them ranked highly enough to make the 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers^® “Top Lists” including:

Top 100: 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense

Top 10: 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff – *Ranked #3 in Ohio

Top 50: 2022 Women Ohio Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

 Top 50: 2022 Cleveland Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
David A. Schaefer – Civil Litigation: Defense

Top 25: 2022 Women Cleveland Super Lawyers
Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Each year, Super Lawyers^® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers^® Top Lists.

The 14 McCarthy Lebit attorneys recognized on the 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers® List are:

Ann-Marie Ahern – Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
Hugh D. Berkson – Securities Litigation
David M. Cuppage – Business Litigation
Rob Glickman – General Litigation
Tobias J. Hirshman – Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
Kimon P. Karas – Tax
Robert R. Kracht – Business Litigation
Kenneth B. Liffman – Real Estate
David A. Lum – Real Estate
Jack E. Moran – Employment Litigation
Christian R. Patno – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Richard A. Rabb – Family Law
David A. Schaefer – Civil
John S. Seich – Estate Planning & Probate

Ohio Super Lawyers® also recognizes Rising Stars, honoring the state’s up-and-coming attorneys age 40 or younger and that have been practicing for 10 years or less. The four attorneys selected to the 2022 “Ohio Rising Stars” list are:

Danielle G. Garson – Real Estate
Nicholas R. Oleski – Creditor Debtor Rights
Colin R. Ray – Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Jonathan C. Wolnik – Tax

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With over 30 years of distinguished, complex trial experience, he oversees the personal injury practice at the Firm. Mr. Patno focuses on catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and defamation matters. He has dedicated his career and utilized the extensive knowledge gained to not only help clients in court, but just as importantly, to educate manufacturers, employers and property owners of the unique dangers which exist in their environment and how to protect against them. Mr. Patno is the sitting Vice President of the Ohio Association for Justice, the Ohio chapter of the largest plaintiff’s bar association in the country.  He is also a longtime Board Member and Past President of the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, and a member of the Negligence Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Patno is also a Diplomat Trial Advocate certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and William K. Thomas Inn of Court.

“This is a great honor for Chris and a great honor for our firm,” said Rob Glickman, Managing Principal at McCarthy Lebit. “We’ve known for many years that Chris is one of the best trial lawyers in Northeast Ohio and we couldn’t be happier to see him recognized in this way.“

Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes the top lawyers in Ohio via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. The Ohio lawyers who receive the highest point totals during this selection process are further recognized in Ohio Super Lawyers® Top Lists.

Learn more about the Super Lawyers® methodology for selection.

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Farnan has extensive real estate lending experience representing lending institutions, (including banks, life insurance companies, etc.) and borrowers in the negotiation and documentation of construction, permanent, mezzanine, tax credit (historic and new markets) real estate financing and related loan restructuring/forbearance transactions.  He has diligently represented National City Bank and now, PNC Bank, in connection with over one hundred real estate transactions over the previous decade.  Farnan also regularly represents financial institutions and borrowers on acquisition and other commercial financing transactions, including loan restructuring/forbearance transactions.

In addition, Farnan’s experience includes representing clients on real estate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, entity formation, contract negotiation and general corporate matters. Farnan has been recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2021.

“This is a great honor for Brian and a great honor for our firm,” said Rob Glickman, the firm’s Managing Principal. “All of our firm attorneys recognized on the Best Lawyers List or as Lawyer of Year are perfect examples how we deliver more value and success for our clients, across-the-board.  That’s the key to our core message – when you expect more, you get more at McCarthy Lebit. “

Founded in 1981 the Best Lawyers® Peer Review Guide is based on an exhaustive annual peer-review survey. Because of the rigorous and transparent methodology used by Best Lawyers®, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in the publication is considered a singular honor.

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Ahern leads the firm’s Employment practice and has been nationally recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2017.  A dedicated, tireless advocate and trusted advisor to her clients, she has successfully litigated hundreds of employment disputes on their behalf for more than 20 years. As a Ohio State Bar Association Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment Law, Ann-Marie is highly recognized for her knowledge and command of all facets of employment law, and is perhaps best known for representing employees through each stage of the employment relationship. She approaches her practice with the keen understanding that a career is more than a paycheck and the loss of a job can be devastating.

Ann-Marie has tried cases to juries involving issues of age discrimination, sex discrimination and sexual harassment, race discrimination, disability discrimination/ failure to accommodate, wrongful discharge, and illegal retaliation. She was at the forefront of the #Metoo and sexual harassment awareness movement and has been a steadfast supporter of victims of all forms of illegal discrimination. Over the years, her dedication and tireless advocacy has her win verdicts and negotiate settlements on behalf of her clients with combined total awards in excess of $60 million.

“This is a great honor for Ann-Marie and a great honor for our firm,” said Rob Glickman, the firm’s Managing Principal. “The fact that she has been honored with this distinction multiple times is a testament to her skill and expertise as a practitioner, because her peers have clearly taken notice.”

Founded in 1981 the Best Lawyers® Peer Review Guide is based on an exhaustive annual peer-review survey. Because of the rigorous and transparent methodology used by Best Lawyers®, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in the publication is considered a singular honor.

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Since joining the firm in 2004, Glickman has litigated matters on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in State and Federal Courts involving white collar crime, construction, securities, employment issues, intellectual property litigation, and professional negligence. Concurrently, Glickman also carries an active alternative dispute resolution practice, serving as a private judge, arbitrator, or mediator in many different types of cases. Additionally, Glickman works in the Education practice group to handle a variety of matters involving educational services and student discipline.

“This is a great honor for Rob and a great honor for our firm,” said Kenneth B. Liffman, a Principal at McCarthy Lebit and the firm’s Chairman of the Board. “We’ve known for many years that Rob is one of the best trial lawyers in Northeast Ohio and we couldn’t be happier to see him get this honor from his peers.“

Prior to joining the firm, Glickman served as a Judge on the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and as an Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor in the Major Trial Unit wherein he was responsible for handling aggravated murder, white collar crime, and other high-profile cases. He tried one of the first cases in the community that was televised on Court TV and received a subsequent feature on Dateline NBC.

Glickman has served as adjunct professor of law at Cleveland State University ‘s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, teaching advanced trial advocacy. He is also a frequent lecturer and panelist at various continuing education seminars.

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