Ron Teplitzky has been named President of Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. (SMDK) to succeed Paul Singerman, who helped found the Firm in 2001 and served as President since then. Mr. Singerman will now become Chairman.
Ron Teplitzky, who has been practicing law for more than 30 years, has been with SMDK since 2011 and was unanimously elected President by SMDK’s principals. Mr. Teplitzky works in the areas of commercial lending, business organizations and business transactions. He has been listed in Chambers USA Leading Lawyers in the area of banking and finance since 2006, has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and has been named an Ohio Superlawyer by Cincinnati Magazine numerous times since 2004. In 2015, Mr. Teplitzky was recognized by Best Lawyers as the Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year in Cleveland.
“I am incredibly excited by the opportunity to continue SMDK’s legacy of superior legal expertise and providing clients with peace of mind,” Teplitzky said. “Paul has been a strong and supportive leader of the Firm, and this transition helps set the stage for our long-term growth and continued ability to serve our valued clients.”
In 2001, Paul Singerman, along with William Mills, Gary Desberg and Edmund Kauntz, established SMDK with the goal to become a leading business and real estate boutique law firm serving the needs of local and national businesses and real estate owners, developers and entrepreneurs. Mr. Singerman has been a key driver in the Firm’s growth. In his new role as Chairman, Mr. Singerman will remain actively involved with the Firm’s clients and within the community. Mr. Singerman has been named in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and was recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2019 Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in Cleveland. He also has been named as an Ohio Superlawyer by Cincinnati Magazine numerous times since 2004.
“It has been a tremendous honor to lead this Firm since its founding. Ensuring a thoughtful leadership transition is important to the continued growth and vitality of the Firm. As we move into a new decade, Ron is the right person to take the helm,” Singerman said. “In my new role as Chairman, I’m looking forward to focusing more on serving the Firm’s clients and on civic endeavors.”
