Bob represents a variety of business entities and individuals in transactional work and litigation-related matters. His clients include businesses in many industries, such as manufacturing, hospitality, health care, information technology, and construction.
In over 20 years of experience, Bob has been responsible for a wide variety of commercial transactions and corporate governance issues including: corporate policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, shareholder and employer relations, multi-state mergers and acquisitions, drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, employment issues, non-compete agreements, discrimination claims, severance agreements, workers’ compensation claims, trade secrets, real estate issues, zoning, dispute resolution, general planning and consulting.
Bob has been responsible for a wide variety of estate planning and probate administration issues including: drafting wills, trusts, health care powers of attorney, living wills, durable powers of attorney, trust administration, probate administration, trust reformation and general consulting and estate planning.
Additionally, Bob has significant courtroom experience managing all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through completion in federal and state trial courts, appellate courts and supreme courts.
Practice Areas
Business and Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Employment Law
Commercial Litigation
Education University of Cincinnati, College of Law J.D., 1994 Miami University -Double Major: Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs and History B.A., 1991
Professional and Civic Involvement President, Hyde Park Neighborhood Council 2017- Vice President, HPNC 2015-2017 Legal Advisor, Walnut Hills High School Assn. 2017- Co-Chair, Centennial Capital Campaign, 2011- St. Mary Church, Hyde Park Member, Long Range Strategic Planning 2011-2013 St. Mary Church/School Member, Finance Commission, 2006-2013 St. Mary Church, Hyde Park
Member, Cincinnati Bar Association, 2006-2011 Mid-Term Judicial Evaluation Committee Secretary, Court of Appeals Committee, 2004-2006 CBA Co-Chair, Membership Committee, 2003-2006 Young Lawyers Section, CBA Co-Chair, Social Committee, 2002-2006 Young Lawyers Section, CBA Fellow, Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for 2003 Lawyers (CALL), Class VII
Licenses and Affiliations
Ohio State Bar 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio 1995
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals 2007
United States Supreme Court 2009
U.S. District Court, W.D. New York 2011
Second Circuit Court of Appeals 2011
U.S. District Court, E.D. Kentucky 2012
U.S. District Court, S.D. Indiana 2013
U.S. District Court, W. D. Kentucky 2014
Cincinnati Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Ohio Super Lawyer (2011-2013, 2015-2016) and Ohio Rising Star (2005-2007, 2009)
Recognizing top 5% of attorneys in Ohio based upon nominations, peer review and independent research.
Experience
Sybil represents a variety of business entities and individuals in transactional work, estate planning and business-succession related matters. Her clients include businesses in many industries, such as real estate, retail, and non-profit. In over 20 years of experience, Sybil has been responsible for a wide variety of estate planning and probate administration issues including: drafting wills, trusts, health care powers of attorney, living wills, durable powers of attorney, trust administration, probate administration, trust reformation and general consulting and estate planning.
Sybil also has experience in a wide variety of commercial transactions and corporate governance issues including: corporate policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, shareholder and employer relations, multi-state mergers and acquisitions, drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts
Sybil has significant experience in real estate, handling all aspects of real estate matters including leases, landlord/tenant issues, and real estate purchase and sales agreements.
Practice Areas
Estate planning
Probate Administration
Business and Corporate Law
Real Estate
Education Salmon P. Chase College of Law J.D., 1995 Denison University - Major: Spanish B.A., Cum Laude, 1987
Professional and Civic Involvement Legal Advisor, Walnut Hills High School Assn. 2014-2017 Secretary, Hyde Park Neighborhood Council, 2010- Chair, Nominating Committee, HPNC 2017- Trustee, HPNC 2010- Trustee, 7 Hills School Board 2005-2007, 2009-2010 Co-President, 7 Hills School Alumni Assn. 2004-2010
United Way National Philanthropy Day Honoree 2006
Licenses and Affiliations
Ohio State Bar 1995
Kentucky Bar 1996
Cincinnati Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Ohio Rising Star (2005-2006)
Recognizing top 5% of attorneys in Ohio based upon nominations, peer review and independent research.