Dayton, OH – Seven Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP attorneys in the Dayton office have been named to the Ohio Rising Stars 2009 list. 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: Douglas C. Anspach, Jr., Employment & Labor; Christopher Brown, Business Litigation; Benjamin J. Helwig, Real Estate; Jill A. May, Employment & Labor; Timothy G. Pepper, Employment Litigation: Defense; Matthew J. Wiles, Business Litigation; and Lisa K. Wiseman, Estate Planning & Probate.

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 www.superlawyers.com.