Best Lawyers 2013
Wood Herron & Evans is listed in the Best Law Firm Rankings:
Tier One:
- Copyright Law
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Litigation – Patent
- Patent Law
- Technology Law
- Trademark Law
Tier Two:
- Advertising Law
Also, voted individually by their peers:
- Gregory F. Ahrens
- J. Robert Chambers (Lawyer of the Year for Intellectual Property – Litigation)
- Donald F. Frei
- Kenneth B. Germain
- Stephen E. Gillen
- Kurt L. Grossman
- David J. Josephic
- Lori E. Krafte (Lawyer of the Year for Trademark Law)
- Theodore R. Remaklus
- Kathryn E. Smith
- David S. Stallard
- Bruce Tittel
Cincinnati Leading Lawyers
Ten WH&E lawyers were selected for inclusion in 2013 Cincy Leading Lawyers, including:
- Glenn D. Bellamy
- David H. Brinkman
- Kenneth B. Germain
- Steven E. Gillen
- Kurt L. Grossman
- Randall S. Jackson, Jr.
- David E. Jeffries
- Lori E. Krafte
- J. Dwight Poffenberger, Jr.
- Kevin G. Rooney
Ohio Super Lawyers
In 2013, Cincinnati Magazine’s list of Ohio Super Lawyers include:
- Gregory F. Ahrens, Intellectual Property Litigation
- Glenn D. Bellamy, Intellectual Property Litigation
- J. Robert Chambers, Intellectual Property Litigation*
- Donald F. Frei, Intellectual Property*
- Kenneth B. Germain, Intellectual Property*
- Stephen E. Gillen, Intellectual Property
- Kurt L. Grossman, Intellectual Property*
- Lori E. Krafte, Intellectual Property, and listed in the Top 25 Women Lawyers
- David Stallard, Intellectual Property*
*denotes an attorney who has been listed on the Ohio Super Lawyers for more than 10 years.
Also listed as Rising Stars by Cincinnati Magazine;
- Derek J. Somogy, Intellectual Property
Chambers and Partners:
The 2012 directory lists Wood Herron & Evans in the top five intellectual property practices in the state. In addition, the publication states that “its expertise and bench strength make it a go-to counsel for many major national and international clients. The firm is especially well known for patent prosecution and litigation, although its teams handle the full range of IP matters. ”
Profiled individually are:
- David H. Brinkman
- Gregory J. Lunn
- Kathryn E. Smith
- Kenneth B. Germain
- Lori E. Krafte
- Stephen E. Gillen
American Advertising Federation, Cincinnati
Lori E. Krafte received the 2012/2013 Distinguished Service Award.
BioOhio
WH&E has been recognized as a Top 25 BioOhio Member in Southern Ohio.
Who’s Who Legal
Wood Herron & Evans is listed in Who’s Who Legal in Trade Mark Law. Individually, Kenneth B. Germain is listed and profiled.
2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Intellectual Property
J. Robert Chambers, Jr.; Keith R. Haupt; David J. Josephic; Clem Luken, and Bruce Tittel were selected by ALM for inclusion for 2013.
Federal Bar Association
Gregory F. Ahrens was named President of the FBA Chapter.

