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82 | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | CJN.ORG JANUARY 31, 2020 LOCAL LAWYERS Name: Franklin C. Malemud Firm: Reminger Co. LPA Specialty: Trust and probate litigation Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CWRU School of Law (1997) Synagogue: Kol HaLev • What local restaurant have you dined at most this past year: Larder Delicatessen and Bakery and Spice Kitchen. • Other dream job: Musician or DJ. Name: Jack S. Malkin Firm: Jack S. Malkin, Esq Specialty: Business law Undergraduate: Ohio University Law school: University of Akron’s School of Law (1981) Synagogue: Park Synagogue • What local restaurant have you dined at most this past year, and what keeps you going back: 56 Kitchen in Solon – good food, atmosphere and service. • What was your first car, and how did you get it: 1965 Buick Wildcat from my uncle in 1971. • Most prized possession: My watch and baseball card collection. Name: Ellen S. Mandell Firm: Law Office of Ellen S. Mandell Specialty: Family law Undergraduate: CWRU Law school: CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (1977) • What do you enjoy most and least about your job: I enjoy helping my clients navigate the difficult circumstances they are experiencing. I least enjoy when people are invested in hurting their current/former spouse. • Other dream job: Chef or movie critic. • Most prized possession: My schnoodle, Charlie. Name: Dale H. Markowitz Firm: Thrasher Dinsmore & Dolan Specialty: Real estate Undergraduate: OSU Law school: CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (1975) Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Name: Daniel Messeloff Firm: Tucker Ellis LLP Specialty: Business litigation and wage and hour litigation Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis Law school: Fordham University School of Law (2001) Synagogue: Green Road Synagogue • Other dream job: Before I was a lawyer, I worked as a sportswriter for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, ESPN The Magazine and other publications. That was my dream job and I’d go back to it if I could. Name: Donald H. Messinger Firm: Thompson Hine LLP Specialty: Corporate/business Undergraduate: Colgate University Law school: Duke Law School (1968) • If you could take a 3-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Take our seven grandchildren on a trip to Israel to visit the Western Wall. • What local restaurant have you dined at most this past year, and what keeps you going back: Nighttown – good food, great service, and a terrific owner in Brendon Ring. • What’s your hidden talent: Doing laundry on Sundays, while my wife, Sally, is out selling real estate. Name: Anne L. Meyers Firm: Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Specialty: Business/construction Undergraduate: OSU Law school: Capitol University Law School (1977) Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel and Beth El Congregation • If you could take a 3-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Driving across the country visiting family, friends and seeing America • Most prized possession: Family pictures and kids childhood notes. • What’s your hidden talent: So deeply hidden I’m not sure what it is. Name: David S. Michel Firm: Law Office of David S. Michel Specialty: Personal injury Undergraduate: University of Michigan Law school: Case Western Reserve School of Law (1983) Synagogue: Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple • If you could take a 3-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: With the political season starting to get into high gear, I would take the time to work on a political candidate’s campaign. • What do you enjoy most and least about your job: Helping the underdog attain satisfaction against the big companies is what I like most. I really don’t care for the business side of owning my own practice. • What’s your hidden talent: I love to bake a good cake and I find it very relaxing. Name: Barry J. Miller Firm: Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP Specialty: Construction law Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU College of Law (1983) Synagogue: Celebrating Jewish Life and The Temple-Tifereth Israel • If you could take a 3-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Visiting the U.S. National Parks. • Other dream job: Architect. • What’s your hidden talent: Photography. Name: Aaron Minc Firm: Minc Law Specialty: Internet defamation Undergraduate: Miami University Law school: CWRU School of Law (2010) Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel • When you walk into a room, what “intro song” should start playing: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. • What do you enjoy most and least about your job: One answer for both questions, the people. • Most prized possession: Rumble Roller, amazing device under $50 for muscle knots. Name: David Minc Firm: David Minc, Attorney LLC Specialty: Corporate law Undergraduate: Hofstra University Law school: Cornell Law School (1972) Synagogue: Temple Israel and Beth El Congregation • What local restaurant have you dined at most this past year, and what keeps you going back: Aladdin’s in Akron. It is casual, easy, the food is always freshly made, and it offers just a bit of a break from the typical routine. • What do you enjoy most and least about your job: I most enjoy connecting with clients, addressing and solving one of their problems. I least enjoy litigation. It is a huge waste of resources and the process is unpleasant. • What’s your hidden talent: I cook Chinese food. Occasionally, we host Asian dinners. Name: Howard Mishkind Firm: Mishkind Kulwicki Law Co. LPA Specialty: Plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati Law school: CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (1980) Synagogue: Temple Emanu El • If you could take a 3-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: Hiking and riding horses in Arizona. • What local restaurant have you dined at most this past year: Six Restaurant in Kirtland. • What’s your hidden talent: Can’t say. It is still hidden. Name: Suzann Moskowitz Firm: The Moskowitz Firm Specialty: Trademark, copyright and technology transactions Undergraduate: Cornell University Law school: Standford Law School (2003) Synagogue: The Temple-Tifereth Israel • If you could take a 3-month sabbatical from work, how would you spend it: I’d love an immersive volunteer program where I could work with my hands, master a foreign language, and maybe eat delicious local cuisine. • What local restaurant have you dined at most this past year, and what keeps you going back: Market Hall at Van Aken as often as possible because there are so many great food choices. • What’s your hidden talent: Functioning on very little sleep.
