Firm News

Lou McMahon Named “Lawyer of the Year”

Congratulations to Lou McMahon, who has been honored by Best Lawyers™ as both the 2026 Environmental “Laywer of the Year” and the 2026 Litigation – Environmental “Lawyer of the Year” in Cleveland!

Two MD Attorneys Named to “Ones to Watch” List

Congratulations to Lee Slone and Megan Goedeker who were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2026 Edition). Both were recognized in their metropolitan area for work in Environmental Law and Litigation – Environmental.

2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Includes 5 MD Attorneys

Congratulations to Greg DeGulis, Wendy Lavey, Lou McMahon, Erin McDevitt-Frantz, and Dave Nash for their inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Tenth District Court of Appeals Issues Watershed ERAC Opinion

In a sweeping victory for a MD client, the Tenth Appellate District ruled that a local environmental advocacy group lacked standing under R.C. 3745.04 to pursue an appeal of a Permit to Install issued by Ohio EPA. This opinion creates substantive case law for ERAC procedural issues.

MD Recognized by Chambers USA

MD is pleased to be recognized by Chambers USA (2025 Edition) as a Band One law firm in Ohio for Environment. Louis McMahon was recognized as a Band One lawyer. Additionally, attorneys Gregory DeGulis and Wendlene Lavey were recognized for their work while David Nash was named a Senior Statesman.

Attaining the Unattainable

Wendy Lavey authored “Attaining the Unattainable! How the Clean Air Act Affects Reinvestment in Northeast Ohio” for the October 2024 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal.

Greg DeGulis Named “Lawyer of the Year”

Congratulations to Greg DeGulis who has been honored by Best Lawyers™ as the 2025 Litigation – Environmental “Lawyer of the Year” in Cleveland.

MD Attorney Named “One to Watch”

Congratulations to Lee Slone who was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2024 Edition). Lee was recognized in the Columbus area for his work in Environmental Law.

2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Includes 5 MD Attorneys

Congratulations to Greg DeGulis, Wendy Lavey, Lou McMahon, Erin McDevitt-Frantz, and Dave Nash for their inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.