Our Professional Staff

James F. Bauerle

Mr. Bauerle has regularly advised financial services companies as they address complex financial issues, merger and acquisition opportunities, as well as the regulatory implications of changes in financial circumstances. On behalf of regional and national companies, he has acquired or sold dozens of companies, lines of business or product portfolios. A lawyer by background and experience, he also has more than two decades of experience structuring and restructuring complex credit facilities aggregating billions of dollars. He has lectured before financial services industry groups on topics ranging from the effectiveness of anti-takeover defenses to optimal uses of capital through mergers and acquisitions.

David J. Hirsch

Mr. Hirsch concentrates his practice as a lawyer in mergers and acquisitions and securities matters. His banking institution transaction experience includes the creation of Ohio banking operations for the nation’s largest commercial bank by combining charters of five indigenous Ohio institutions. He also served as counsel to the State of Ohio in the restructuring of Ohio’s savings bank industry during the late 1980s.

Melissa A Hart

Ms. Hart concentrates her practice as a lawyer on financial transactions and real estate as well as corporate organizations and estates. She draws on her many successful years of public service to chair the firm's Government Relations practice and is also a member in several of our practice areas.