Grace assists clients with a wide range of litigation needs, including criminal and civil matters.

Grace earned her Bachelor’s in History, with departmental honors, from Bluffton University in 2022, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2024 through their two-year accelerated program. During law school, she served on the National Mock Trial Team, was President of the Student Bar Association for her cohort, was Vice President of the Sport and Entertainment Law Society, and was Secretary of both the Criminal Law Association and the Federal Bar Association Law Student Division.

Before joining PSE, Grace developed a general foundation in estate planning, corporate law, real estate law, and litigation.

Hannah is an Associate in the firm’s Employment Department, where she advises clients on employment law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, business litigation, trademark matters, and real estate disputes.

She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2023, graduating in the top 20% of her class, and served as a Staff Writer for the University of Dayton Law Review. Before joining PSE, Hannah gained broad civil litigation experience, representing clients in state and federal courts on employment, healthcare, election law, contract, real property, and regulatory matters.

Hannah is an active member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Dayton Bar Association.

Kseniia’s practice focuses on business, corporate, and real estate matters. She assists clients with a wide range of business needs, including entity formation, business purchases and sales, and drafting the documents that support business transactions. Kseniia enjoys working closely with clients to help them navigate practical and legal challenges at every stage of their business.

Kseniia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Colorado Mesa University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2021, where she served as a Dean’s Fellow and a Research Assistant.

Jacob’s practice focuses on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Guardianships.

A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Jacob earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2016. He began his career by opening his own general practice in Toledo, concentrating primarily on probate matters, before relocating to southern Ohio to join a Cincinnati-based boutique firm.

Jacob has represented clients across multiple jurisdictions and approaches each matter with a practical, solutions-focused mindset, guiding clients through complex issues with clarity and confidence.

Kaylee is a Principal in the firm’s Litigation Department, where she focuses on personal injury, defamation/invasion of privacy, property disputes, and contractual disputes. Kaylee takes pride in assisting clients with a wide range of litigation needs.

Kaylee earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Criminal Justice, cum laude, with a certificate in Forensic Populations from the University of Cincinnati in 2017, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2020. During law school, she was a Fellow of the Ohio Innocence Project, Research Assistant to Professor Mark Godsey, President of UC Law Women, Vice President of the Student Bar Association, and Vice President of the Trial Team.

Katie Wahl joined Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling in 2018 and focuses her practice on business and corporate law, including business succession planning and mergers and acquisitions. After eight years as a complex business litigator, she transitioned to advising clients on entity formation, business purchases and sales, and general corporate matters such as contracts and agreements.

Katie works closely with business owners, particularly family-owned businesses, to provide practical, tailored guidance for growth and transition planning. She also has significant experience assisting non-profit organizations with obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status.

Mike is a Shareholder and Department Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, with more than 35 years of legal experience and over 65 jury trials. He has extensive trial experience throughout Ohio in both state and federal courts and works closely with clients to develop effective strategies in both civil and criminal matters.

Mike represents clients in personal injury, criminal defense, insurance fraud, and commercial/real estate litigation. including zoning and land use disputes. Known for his compassionate yet practical approach, he provides strong advocacy while tailoring strategies to each client’s unique needs.

David joined the firm in 2000 and is a Shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate and Business Department. He represents a broad client base of public and private sector entities, including regional and national businesses and Fortune 500 companies. He has extensive experience working with townships, municipalities, and other governmental agencies throughout southwest Ohio, as well as developers, architects, civil engineers, and other professionals associated with land development/redevelopment, and real estate-related matters.

In the area of real estate development, David is typically involved in all facets of a project, from initial zoning review, contract preparation, financing etc., through final governmental approvals for rezoning, site plan, variances, subdivision, and permitting. Additionally, he assists with drafting declarations, covenants, and easements; creating homeowner and condominium associations; and handling construction-related issues. David also works with Buyers, Sellers, Landlords, and Tenants on transactional and leasing matters.

In other real estate and non-real estate matters, David handles document drafting and review, contract drafting and negotiations, assists with due diligence, sets up appropriate business entities, and public and private financing, advises on lien rights and resolution of lien disputes, and other legal related matters. He also provides a full-range of services for business owners, including business formation, business transactions, business succession, and estate planning. David frequently speaks at seminars about business, land use, zoning, and municipal law. 

James has nearly 50 years of experience representing business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs in a wide range of business and real estate matters. He also advises individuals and business owners on succession planning, including estate planning and probate.

James brings a unique perspective to his practice, having served as both a title company owner and legal counsel on real estate matters, as well as a former Magistrate of the local Probate Court. He advises public and private companies on contracts, transactions, employment matters, corporate compliance, and business growth, and works closely with clients to develop practical succession and exit strategies.

In addition, James has extensive litigation experience and represents clients in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials in state and local courts. He works to resolve disputes efficiently but is prepared to advocate aggressively when necessary.

Mike is a Shareholder and President of the firm, representing individuals and businesses in consumer, construction, insurance, contract, and commercial disputes. He understands how business conflicts can threaten profits and relationships, and strives to provide practical, strategic advice that protects his clients’ interests while preserving key business connections.

Mike handles all stages of dispute resolution, from negotiation and mediation to arbitration, litigation, and appeal, and has successfully addressed matters including collections, leases, zoning, contracts, insurance coverage, tort construction, and property valuation. In insurance law, he leverages his extensive experience evaluating policies and coverage to support effective dispute resolution.