
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
About Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has built a reputation for legal excellence and principled advocacy since its founding in 1908. From a single Cincinnati office to a national AmLaw 200 presence spanning more than 30 cities, the firm delivers comprehensive counsel rooted in a century-long tradition of professionalism, integrity, and strategic representation. Clients rely on the firm for guidance that is efficient, cost-effective, and carefully aligned with their goals.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP provides a full-service platform that addresses complex legal challenges across industries. With more than 750 attorneys licensed in over 35 states and Washington, D.C., the firm offers tailored solutions in corporate and transactional law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, public finance, real estate, healthcare, and regulatory compliance. Each practice is strengthened by attorneys who combine deep knowledge with practical insight to achieve favorable outcomes.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has earned recognition from leading industry benchmarks, including Chambers USA and The Bond Buyer, for both individual attorney excellence and firmwide performance. Strategic growth, reinforced by mergers with respected regional firms, has expanded capabilities while maintaining the personalized attention that distinguishes the firm’s approach. Recognition, such as the BTI Client Service A-Team, further underscores the trust placed in the firm to manage sophisticated matters with diligence and precision.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP emphasizes preparation, responsiveness, and confidentiality in every engagement. By building lasting relationships grounded in open communication, the firm ensures that client priorities remain central to its strategy. Whether serving multinational corporations like Procter & Gamble, advising closely held businesses, or guiding emerging companies through growth and innovation, the firm delivers counsel that balances legal acumen with business awareness.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP continues to evolve with a forward-looking vision while remaining committed to the high standards set by its founders. Each matter is handled with dedication to ethical advocacy, strategic foresight, and uncompromising quality. This tradition of service without boundaries allows the firm to provide innovative, practical, and trusted solutions that empower clients to accomplish more.
Practice Areas
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- ADR Center
- Ancillary Services
- Beer, Wine & Spirits Industry
- Capital Markets
- Investment Advisers
- Private Placements
- Public Company Reporting, Compliance & Governance
- Public Offerings
- Securities Enforcement & Litigation
- Commercial Finance
- Corporate & Transactional
- International Business
- Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency
- Corporate Taxation
- Franchise & Distribution
- Government Contracts
- International Trade and Regulatory Compliance
- Investment Funds & Investment Management
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- Education Industry
- Entertainment Industry
- Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Equine Industry
- Executive Actions Task Force
- Financial Services Industry
- Gaming & Sports Industry
- Health Care Industry
- Insurance Industry
- International Business
- Life Sciences Industry
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Natural Resources Industry
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Private Client & Family Wealth Planning
- Public Finance
- Public Utilities Industry
- Taxation
- Transportation Industry
- White Collar Defense
- False Claims Act
- Government Investigations
- Compensation & Benefits
- ERISA Litigation & Administrative Proceedings
- ESOPs
- Executive Compensation
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Retirement Plan Documents
- Affirmative Action Plans/OFCCP Compliance
- Audits, Counseling & Training
- Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Wage/Hour Law
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Discharge
- Collective Bargaining Negotiations
- Labor Arbitrations
- NLRB Issues
- RICO Actions
- Strike Preparation/Litigation
- Workplace Safety
- Air Permitting, Counseling & Enforcement Defense
- Clean Water Act Permitting, Counseling & Enforcement Defense
- Commercial Transactions & Land Development
- Emergency Planning & Response
- Energy & Natural Resource Development
- Product Stewardship
- Site Characterization, Cleanup & Remediation
- Waste
- Government Relations
- Municipal & Government
- Intellectual Property Acquisitions
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Patent Procurement & Management
- Privacy, Data Protection & Internet Technologies
- Trademark Procurement/Management & Copyright
- I-9 Employment Verification
- O-1, L-1, and TN Visa
- Immigration Sponsorship Policies and Compliance Programs
- Worksite Compliance
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Appellate | Legal Issues
- Class Action
- Employment Discrimination Litigation
- ERISA Litigation & Administrative Proceedings
- False Claims Act
- First Amendment & Media
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- International Dispute Resolution
- International Trade and Regulatory Compliance
- Mass Tort
- Medical Malpractice
- Product Liability
- Securities Enforcement & Litigation
- TCPA Compliance & Defense
- Tort
- Toxic Tort
- Construction Industry
- Acquisitions & Dispositions
- Development & Zoning
- Eminent Domain & Valuation
- Financing & Economic Incentives
- Leasing & Property Management
- Mineral Rights
- Real Estate Construction
- Tax Credits, Affordable Housing, & Economic Development