Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker has qualified for the Cincinnati Bar's 2006-2007 100% Club by having 100% attorney membership in the Cincinnati Bar Association.
Mark Patterson
Mark Patterson has become a member of the Xavier University Williams College of Business Prelaw Executive Mentor Program. Mark will be mentoring a senior Xavier University student who is taking prelaw classes with the hope of going to law school and becoming a lawyer. The Executive Mentor Program at Xavier combines Xavier University students with professional and business contacts using resources throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Xavier University students are partnered with executives and professionals to network and establish connections in the business world.
Mark C. Patterson has been named a Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager for 2008. Cincinnati Magazine contracted an independent market research company to administer a rigorous "Best in Client Satisfaction" research process. This research process adheres to the guidelines established within the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 regarding third party recognition.
More than 54,000 consumers and 8,000 financial service professionals were asked to evaluate wealth managers in the Cincinnati area. Wealth Managers are individuals who help prepare and/or implement aspects of their client's financial plan. Common examples of wealth managers are financial planners, investment advisors, attorneys, bankers, etc.
Richard T. Lauer
Rick Lauer has been named one of Ohio’s Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, featuring the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in Ohio in 2006. Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Stars are chosen by their peers as being among the top up-and-coming lawyers under the age of 40. The selection process includes peer nominations and independent research on candidates. Rick was chosen for his work in commercial and general litigation and in real estate.
In November 2006, Rick Lauer negotiated a settlement of $275,000 on behalf of a client who was injured in an automobile accident. The client suffered several fractured ribs and compression fractures in her spine requiring surgery. The defense originally claimed that the spine fractures were unrelated to the accident, but after reviewing the medical report of the physician Mr. Lauer retained to evaluate the case, changed its position and agreed to settle the claims for their full value to avoid trial.
In January 2007, a Butler County, Ohio jury awarded a 22 year-old college student more than $85,000 for injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. The young man was represented by Rick Lauer. The jury’s verdict, which included more than $60,000 in compensation for future damages, was six times greater than the last settlement offer the insurance company made to Mr. Lauer’s client.
On May 17, 2007 Rick Lauer was the featured speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Real Estate Committee of the Cincinnati Bar Association. Rick discussed recent developments in land use law, and a much-publicized zoning case in which he represents a local municipality that has attempted to prevent the redevelopment of a golf course. Rick represents property owners and local governments in real estate related disputes and transactions.
Barry A. Spaeth
Barry was re-elected President of the Mason Scholarship Foundation. This Foundation awards seven scholarships each year to students living in the Mason School District. The Foundation is largely funded by the Kiwanis Club of Mason, of which Barry is also a Member.
Fredric J. Robbins
Fred has been invited to joint the Ohio State Bar Foundation and its Fellows Class of 2008. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote public understanding of the law and improvements in the justice system throughout Ohio. Membership in the Foundation is offered only to lawyers who have exhibited a commitment to the welfare of their communities and whose careers have demonstrated their dedication to the highest ideals of the legal profession. Approximately 40 attorneys throughout Ohio are invited each year.
Fred serves on the Board of Directors for the Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation, and was recently elected Treasurer. The Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation assists individuals who lack the financial means to hire attorneys to assist them with various types of legal problems such as consumer protection, real estate, and probate. Fred recently made a presentation to the UC Institute for Learning in Retirement. His topic was "When to consider suing" in the class entitled "Personal and Business Win-Win Negotiating". Fred recently participated in the 2007 Muscular Dystrophy Lock-Up, and he raised $5,590 to post his bail and to support this worthy cause.
William D. Sherman
Bill has been named by Super Lawyers as one of the top lawyers in Ohio under the age of 40. This designation is based on nominations from peers in the legal community, and Bill is one of only thirty attorneys in the entire state who specialize in estate planning to receive this designation. Bill is serving as a Board Member of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Planned Giving Committee. In this capacity, Bill recently helped facilitate both a substantial lifetime bequest and a future gift commitment to help fund the construction of the Cincinnati Zoo's new animal hospital.
Daniel J. Temming
Dan won a difficult case for a client who had sustained injuries as a result of an automobile accident. The trial lasted three days and the jury returned a verdict in favor of the client. Dan has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati International Wine Festival for the upcoming year. He has also been appointed to the Colerain Township Zoning Commission for a five year term and to the Board of Directors of The Arlington Group.
Thomas M. Gaier
Tom recently completed his training at St. Mary's Seminary to be a procurator for the Marriage Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. As a procurator, Tom will assist individuals in marriage cases to prepare petition to have marriages declared null under Cannon Law. Tom recently was assigned his first case which will lead to his certification as a procurator. Tom also during the past year has given presentations on estate planning, choice of business entity and employment law to a local Chapter of BNI (Business Network International).
Esther M. Norton
Esther volunteers as a Personalized Talking Print Reader for the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Esther recently gave a presentation on Medicaid Planning Techniques to a group of financial advisors in West Chester, Ohio.
Jarrod M. Mohler
Jarrod has been appointed by the Cincinnati Bar Association Board of Tustees to serve on the Bar Association's Certified Grievance Committee. In that role, he investigates and recommends action on grievances filed against local attorneys. Recently, Jarrod successfully briefed and argued the case McComas v. Ace Reporting, 2007-Ohio-6216, before the Ohio Court of Appeals for the First Appellate District. Jarrod's client's position was affirmed by the appellate court. Jarrod has been appointed to the Cincinnati Chapter of the Potter Stewart Inn of Court, a group of litigators and judges who meet to discuss litigation issues, developments, and strategy.
Mary Sherman
Mardee was recently named secretary of the Hispanic Affairs Committee for the Cincinnati Bar Association. She is also a member of the Madisonville Community Council and serves on a committee to review Madisonville's current development plans in conjunction with the City of Concinnati.
