The Legal Eagles are a distinguished group of legal professionals who are St. Edward graduates or the parent of an Edsman.
The Legal Eagles promote professionalism, advance continuing legal education, assist St. Edward students, provide pro bono legal services, and celebrate outstanding members of our community.
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2025-26 Legal Eagles Leadership
Mike VanNiel '91
Immediate Past President
Partner
Baker Hostetler
Areas of Expertise
Commercial Litigation
Restructuring & Bankruptcy
Business
Brendan Heil '05
Luncheon Chair
Attorney
Bricker Graydon
Areas of Expertise
Litigation
Economic Development
Political Subdivisions
Edward Feran '80
CLE Seminar Chair
Kevin Butler '93
Board Liaison
Attorney
McDonald Hopkins
Areas of Expertise
Real Estate
Business
Government & Zoning
2024-25 Members
Mike Bona '09
Attorney
Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino LLP
Area of Expertise
Copyright / Patent / Trademark Law
Intellectual Property Law
Rob Cahill '93
Shareholder
Sutter O'Connell
Areas of Expertise
Products Liability
Commercial Litigation
Business
James Matthew Cain '60
Semi-Retired
Areas of Expertise
Litigation
Michael Cantu '08
Associate Attorney
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz
Areas of Expertise
Litigation
Mediation
School Law
John Ertle '80
Owner
Law Office of John Ertle
Areas of Expertise
Business Law
Estate Planning/Probate
Real Estate Law
John Grecol '03
Attorney
Grecol Law
Areas of Expertise
Real Estate Transactions
Landlord / Tenant Disputes
Estate Planning
Brian McDonough
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice
Areas of Expertise
Criminal Law
Daniel McGowan
Attorney
Law Office of Daniel McGowan, LLC
Areas of Expertise
Estate and Trust Litigation
Michael Murman '64
Lawyer
Law Office of Michael E. Murman
Areas of Expertise
Estate Planning/Probate
General Practice
Mediation
Bryan O'Malley '80
Assistant Director of Law and Prosecutor, City of North Olmsted, and City of Parma Heights
Associate, Wegman Hessler Valore
Areas of Expertise
Municipal Law, Criminal Defense, General Litigation, Probate Administration, Estates and Trusts
Hon. John Russo '83
Judge
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Brian Scherf '02
Attorney
Kats Law, LLC
Areas of Expertise
Litigation
Personal Injury Law
Workers' Compensation Law
Ralph Skonce '72
Attorney at Law
Law Office of Ralph T. Skonce, Jr.
Areas of Expertise
Criminal Law
General Practice
Lowell Thompson III '17
Associate Attorney
LM Legal Group
Areas of Expertise
Business Law
Elder Law/Medicaid/Medicare
Real Estate Law
Anthony Zona '72
Attorney and Retired MSG US ARMY
Areas of Expertise
General Practice
Legal Eagles Awards
The Man of the Year is a Legal Eagle who advances the principles of justice and exemplifies faith, excellence, relationships, and servant leadership—Holy Cross pillars central to the mission of St. Edward High School—through his outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
The Legal Eagles Stewardship Award recognizes a St. Edward alumnus for his significant impact on the legal community, particularly through dedicated public service, advancing the ideals of justice and community well-being.
The Legal Eagles are proud to have recognized the following graduates and members of the legal community in years past:
Legal Eagles Man Of The Year Recipients
Legal Eagles Stewardship Award Recipients
