Ulmer & Berne Adds Six New Attorneys, Continuing Growth Across Multiple Practice Areas

December 1, 2022 – Ulmer & Berne LLP is pleased to announce its continued growth across several key practices with the addition of six attorneys. The new attorneys include associate Jeremy B. Adell and staff attorney Hannah B. Webb in real estate, associate Rochel B. Adler in business law, associates Ryan W. Gillespie and Isabella M. Simon in business litigation, and intellectual property associate Anthony Tomusko.

The addition of these new attorneys builds on recent firm growth that included the October launch of a dedicated Venture Law Practice Group, and the addition of 25 new attorneys across all Ulmer offices in a diverse range of practice groups in 2022.

“Our steady growth over the last year has been intentional and gratifying,” said Scott P. Kadish, the firm’s managing partner. “Certainly our growth is in response to increasing client demand, but it is also a result of the flexible, collaborative, sophisticated practice we have developed here at Ulmer. We are delighted to add six more talented attorneys to the team.”

Additional information about Ulmer’s six newest attorneys follows:

Jeremy B. Adell (Real Estate, Cleveland) focuses his practice on real estate transactions, financing, commercial leasing, and drafting a wide range of real estate agreements and loan documents; title and survey review, preparing and reviewing organizational documents and performing other due diligence review; and coordinating real estate and loan closings. Adell received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University and his law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

Rochel B. Adler (Business Law, Cleveland) focuses her practice on corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions for public and private companies, equity and debt financing transactions, and commercial finance. She received her ALA accreditation from Cuyahoga Community College, her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University, and her law degree from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

Ryan W. Gillespie (Business Litigation, Cleveland) focuses his practice on general business litigation and the resolution of complex business disputes. He helps clients with all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Gillespie received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, his master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Isabella M. Simon (Business Litigation, Columbus) focuses her practice on the resolution of complex business disputes. She has experience with all aspects of the litigation process and assists clients with their business litigation needs. Simon received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and her law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law.

Anthony Tomusko (Intellectual Property, Columbus) is a patent attorney who focuses his practice on intellectual property law, including U.S. and foreign patent procurement, trademark clearance and prosecution, licensing, and copyright. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has knowledge and expertise in the biological sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, and the mechanical and electrical arts. Tomusko received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and his law degree from The University of Akron School of Law.

Hannah B. Webb (Real Estate, Cincinnati) assists clients in all aspects of real estate matters including the representation of commercial landlords and tenants in the development and lease-up of new locations. She has experience working on transactions involving shopping centers, lifestyle centers, restaurants, and other retail spaces. Webb received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and her law degree from Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law.