Cincinnati, OH – Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP congratulates 12 attorneys here named as Ohio Rising Stars 2009. Compiled by Law & Politics Magazine, Rising Stars are Ohio’s best attorneys who are 40 or under or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Representing just the top 2.5% of Ohio lawyers, Rising Stars are selected through a rigorous nomination and selection process.

Taft attorneys receiving this honor, and their area of practice, are: Gregory W. Bee, Business/Corporate; Shannon F. Eckner, Family Law; Ryan C. Edwards, General Litigation; Paige Leigh Ellerman, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights; Richard L. Ferrell, III, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights; Aaron M. Herzig, Antitrust Litigation; Bridget C. Hoffman, Securities & Corporate Finance; Matthew C. Loftus, Mergers & Acquisitions; Tamara A. Miano, Real Estate; Lynn M. Schulte, Banking; Julia E. Tarvin, Estate Planning & Probate; and James M. Zimmerman, Business/Corporate.

Including additional offices located in Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, 32 Taft attorneys were listed as Ohio Super Rising Stars 2009.

About Ohio Rising Stars

Ohio Rising Stars are chosen by their peers from among the top up-and-coming lawyers in the state of Ohio. The selection process includes nominations by Ohio Super Lawyers and independent research on candidates. To ensure a diverse and well-balanced list, the research staff considers factors such as firm size, practice area and geographic location. For more information, visit http://www.superlawyers.com.