Mark W. Bernlohr is a member of Jackson Kelly in the Akron, Ohio, office. He is a member in the construction, energy and oil & gas industry groups, focusing primarily on litigation and commercial litigation. Mr. Bernlohr’s experience and knowledge has allowed him to represent a wide swath of clients with great success, and his legal track record speaks volumes. He has more than 25 years of trial experience involving the litigation of commercial, oil and gas, and construction issues, and he has extensive jury and bench trial experience throughout the state of Ohio. Mr. Bernlohr’s business law experience includes litigating many cases involving commercial interests, such as shareholder and partner disputes, non-compete and employment agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and fraud and injunction cases. He also has represented the interests of equipment leasing and finance companies and banks, as well as several large oil and gas exploration companies in defense of oil and gas leasing rights. He routinely represents contractors, owners, developers, architects, and suppliers in the prosecution and defense of construction claims, which have ranged from public and private projects to breach of contract to bid disputes and liens. Mr. Bernlor’s enthusiasm for his work is undeniable, because when he isn’t practicing the law, he’s teaching it. He has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Akron since 2010, teaching a course about the legal aspects of construction. Whether in the courtroom or in the classroom, he is a consummate professional who proudly represents the Jackson Kelly team. His experience and dedication to his areas of practice not only benefit the firm, but also his clients and students who continue to learn from him every day.

Danielle M. Waltz is a member of Jackson Kelly in the Charleston, West Virginia, office. She is a member in the banking, construction, and government industry groups, focusing primarily on litigation and government relations. Ms. Waltz has a wide range of legal experience, including handling complex multi-party construction matters and litigating commercial banking cases. With many of her clients in the construction industry, she knows the business side of construction as well as the law. Ms. Waltz is a natural problem solver who enjoys helping her clients find solutions to their issues, which oftentimes requires tenacity and out-of-the-box thinking. Ms. Waltz has published and lectured on construction matters, including authoring the West Virginia portion of the 2009 Defense Research Institute Desk Reference. She is extensively involved in the Defense Research Institute Construction Law Group, holding several leadership positions through the years, including National Seminar Chair. She also has a great deal of experience in government relations – providing services for local, state, and national business clients. Her government relations clients count on her to help them navigate the passage or defeat of legislation and to develop rapport with elected officials and government agencies. Ms. Waltz is the perfect person for this, as she’s a people-person who likes connecting with others. She has a definite knack for bringing people together for mutually beneficial partnerships. Ms. Waltz is a proud native of West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle and takes fierce pride in its signature DiCarlo’s Pizza. She holds her undergraduate degree in Mathematics from West Virginia University and likes solving math problems for fun. She also holds a law degree from WVU, so it’s no surprise she’s a big fan of WVU sports.