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We issued this press release today on this important development for Finney Law Firm: 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Christopher P. Finney, Esq.

513-943-6655

Chris@FinneyLawFirm.com

Finney Law Firm, LLC and Hemmer Wessels McMurtry PLLC announce combination under the Finney Law Firm banner

 ~ Combined firm creates strong Cincinnati-area commercial law firm on both sides of the Ohio River ~

[Cincinnati, Ohio, December 2025] – The law firms of Hemmer Wessels McMurtry PLLC (HWM) and Finney Law Firm, LLC (FLF) have agreed to combine, with an effective date of January 1, 2026.

The new firm will retain the name Finney Law Firm, LLC and will expand on the success of both firms with a more powerful Cincinnati-area presence: 21 attorneys focusing on commercial transactions and litigation, with particular strengths in Real Estate, Employment Law, Defamation Law, and Constitutional Litigation.

The announcement follows agreement by both firms to meld their mature and accomplished practices with a now-broader geographic footprint. The firm is uniquely positioned to serve corporate and individual clients from innovative startups to established and successful businesses of all sizes.

Christopher Finney will serve as President of the firm, while Carlo Wessels and Todd McMurtry of HWM and Stephen Imm, Bradley Gibson, and Isaac Heintz of FLF will be named partners. The firm will also welcome Donald Hemmer as an Of Counsel Attorney and Scott Thomas as Senior Counsel.

“This combination is a momentous step for both firms, bringing together top-notch commercial and real estate transactional attorneys, with nationally recognized litigators in Employment Law, Defamation Law and Constitutional Law,” said Christopher Finney.  “HWM’s attorneys share our commitment to ‘making a difference’ for our clients and our communities, with a focus on delivering creative legal services with determination.  This, combined with our respectful culture, where each employee is empowered to reach their professional potential and personal goals, exemplifies the focus of our firm.”

Carlo Wessels added, “The combination of the two firms advances the historic mission of the members of Hemmer Wessels and McMurtry to deliver quality, reliable and breakthrough legal services for our clients on both sides of the river.  With the newly expanded firm, clients will gain access to a broader array of many of Cincinnati’s best attorneys bringing to the table enthusiasm for the law, each with deep experience and accomplishment.”

The combination will take effect on January 1, 2026, with client services and legal operations integrated immediately. A broader brand integration, including visual branding, website updates, and expanded public communications, will roll out in phases with a formal rebrand and full public launch planned for March 2026.

The combined firm will keep each of its three offices: Eastgate, Downtown Cincinnati, and Ft. Mitchell.

About Hemmer Wessels and McMurtry PLLC
Headquartered in Ft. Mitchell, KY, with a strong presence on both sides of the Ohio River, HWM has historically maintained a formidable transactional practice anchored by Donald Hemmer and Carlo Wessels.  Todd McMurtry has complemented that corporate practice with his superior litigation team that has become, among other accomplishments, nationally preeminent in Defamation Law.  Todd McMurtry also currently serves as president of the Kentucky Bar Association.  HWM will onboard eight attorneys to the combined firm.

About Finney Law Firm, LLC

Founded in 2014, FLF has grown to 15 attorneys located in offices in Eastgate and downtown Cincinnati with five major practice areas: Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation and Public Interest and Constitutional Litigation.  FLF has the unique claim to three 9-0 victories at the United States Supreme Court for its public interest practice along with breakthrough class action work.

FLF also has an affiliated title insurance company, Ivy Pointe Title, LLC, that closes and insures nearly a thousand commercial and residential real estate transactions annually.

For more information about Finney Law Firm, visit finneylawfirm.com.

Media Contact: Mickey McClanahan; mickey@finneylawfirm.isoc.net; 513.797.2850.