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February 1, 2023

Seven of SMDK’s Lawyers Named 2023 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars

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Grier Law Members Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers - Grier, Wright, Martinez

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., is proud to announce that Gary S. Desberg, Evan S. Hirsch, Paul J. Singerman (all in the field of Real Estate), Ronald J. Teplitzky (in the field of Banking), and Michael R. Stavnicky (in the field of Business Litigation) have again been named Ohio Super Lawyers.  While each of these individuals previously has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer, Mr. Singerman, Mr. Desberg, and Mr. Teplitzky have achieved that ranking for 20 years, 18 years, and 17 years, respectively.

Additionally, Stephen L. Byron has been named a Super Lawyer in the State, Local & Municipal field.  Jacqueline A. Hoelting-Van de Merwe has been named a Rising Star for 2023 in the field of Real Estate.

We are proud of the achievements of each of these attorneys and are pleased that they are being recognized for their outstanding efforts in the fields in which they practice.  Our attorneys continue to provide experience and peace of mind to all of our clients.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

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November 12, 2026

SMDK Recognized by its Clients and Peers in Best Lawyers® 2027 “Best Law Firms” Rankings

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A. has been recognized by its clients and peers in the 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms® – United States, published by Best Lawyers®. SMDK received regional rankings in nine practice areas in the Cleveland metropolitan region, including Tier 1, the highest

August 17, 2026

2026 Best Places to Work in Ohio Selects SMDK for the Third Time

Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., was recently named as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Ohio. This is the third time that SMDK has won this prestigious honor, having previously been recognized in 2021 and 2022. The annual list of the Best Places

August 13, 2026

Postscript On The Corporate Transparency Act

As promised, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a final rule regarding the Corporate Transparency Act on August 11, 2026, replacing the interim rule issued in March of 2025. Pursuant to that final rule: Companies formed in the United States are not required to file Beneficial Ownership Information Reports

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