Byron is a founding partner of the firm. He has a diverse practice and represents companies ranging from dot.com start-ups and securities brokerage firms to a multinational manufacturing conglomerate. Byron also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of several privately held companies and Hawk Corporation, a New York Stock Exchange listed company.

Professional Associations

American Bar Association, Member of the Litigation Section

Ohio State Bar Association

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member of the Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section and former Member of the Securities Committee and Executive Committee

Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, Inc. - Ohio Chapter

Ohio Division of Securities Real Estate Registration Committee, former Member

Awards/Honors

Martindale Hubbell AV rated

Community Involvement

Field Representative and Staff Assistant to U.S. Senator Stephen M. Young, 1965-1970

Delegate to The Judicial Conference of the Eighth Judicial District, Ohio, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009

Class Agent, Dartmouth College

Member of Board of Trustees, Vice President and Secretary of Mariner's Cove Condominium Association, Ltd.

Member of Board of Trustees of Treasure Cay Property Owners' Association

Member of Board of Trustees of Treasure Cay Community Foundation

Representative on Treasure Cay Amenities Management Limited

Past President of The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Greater Cleveland

Past Vice President of Brith Emeth Congregation

Past Vice President of Family Health Association

Former Member of the Advisory Committee on Minority Enrichment Programs, Office of Minority Programs School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio