Fourteen Mansour Gavin attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and four attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Both distinctions are based on a rigorous peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geographic regions. The process is highly selective, with only 5% of U.S. lawyers and 3% globally earning this honor.

The firm’s Best Lawyers honorees span 15 practice areas:

• Timothy A. Boyko – Corporate Law, Elder Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts and Estates
• Charles T. Brown – Litigation – Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
• James A. Budzik – Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Diane A. Calta – Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law, and Real Estate Law
• Anthony J. Coyne – Corporate Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law
• Brendon P. Friesen – Corporate Law
• Daniel J. McGuire – Trusts and Estates
• John W. Monroe – Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law
• Edward O. Patton – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Litigation – Insurance
• Tatyana Pishnyak – Corporate Law
• Michael P. Quinlan – Litigation – Insurance, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, and Trusts and Estates
• Patricia M. Ritzert – Corporate Law, Public Finance Law, and Real Estate Law
• Scott D. Simpkins – Commercial Litigation
• Kenneth E. Smith – Litigation – Labor and Employment

Four attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which honors attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence early in their careers. Less than one percent of lawyers nationwide receive a Ones to Watch recognition.

The firm’s Ones to Watch honorees span seven practice areas:

• Tyler M. Berry – Litigation – Real Estate and Real Estate Law
• Katie E. Tinnel – Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment
• Adam R. Uth – Commercial Litigation
• Kathryn E. Weber – Corporate Law, Litigation – Real Estate, and Real Estate Law

The firm also proudly announces Diane Calta has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Municipal Law in Cleveland, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the organization.

This honor is presented to only one individual in each practice area and geographic region and is based entirely on peer-review evaluations, making it a singular recognition of professional excellence and reputation within the legal community.

Diane is widely recognized for Municipal Law, earning the trust of clients and the respect of colleagues throughout the public and private sectors.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized by my peers,” said Calta. “This distinction is a reflection of the dedication of our entire team and our shared commitment to public service. While we are proud to deliver exceptional results for all of our clients, this recognition highlights the impactful work we do for our public sector clients.”



Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers, emphasized the distinction of the award: “Lawyer of the Year honorees represent the very top tier of our recognitions. Fewer than five percent of practicing attorneys are recognized by Best Lawyers, and only a small fraction of those — approximately five percent — are selected as ‘Lawyer of the Year.’ This honor reflects extraordinary peer respect and sustained excellence within the legal profession.”

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For over 40 years, it has helped individuals and businesses identify top legal talent across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions. Best Lawyers accolades are recognized globally and featured in prominent local, regional, and national publications.

About Mansour Gavin

Founded in 1954, Mansour Gavin LPA is a full-service law firm with offices in Cleveland and Independence, Ohio, providing trusted counsel to individuals and privately held and publicly traded companies across a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and business law, civil litigation, real estate and land use, labor and employment, intellectual property, estate planning and probate, and environmental law.