MICHAEL J. BERGMANN--ATTORNEY

Michael J. Bergmann is a 49 year old native Cincinnatian who has been practicing law in Southwestern Ohio for 24 years.

Education:
Mr. Bergmann graduated from St. Xavier High School with College Prep Honors in 1975; from Miami University--Oxford (in 3 ½ years) with a B.A. Degree in History and a Minor in General Business in 1979; and from the University of Cincinnati College of Law with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1982. In law school, he served as his class' Student Government Representative (first year), earned Dean's List recognition (for two semesters), and was awarded the BNA Law Week-UC College of Law Award "for the most satisfactory performance during the third year of law school".

Mr. Bergmann learned the value of education by working to pay for his own, from his sophomore year in high school through the end of law school. Mr. Bergmann completed college in 3-½ years because he "sat out" one semester, working to earn sufficient money to return to school.

Professional Experience:
From 1982 through 1998, Mr. Bergmann worked for two highly-regarded downtown law firms, gaining valuable knowledge, training, and experience in business formation; business, real estate; and construction transactions; estate planning and probate; personal injury and wrongful death claims; and claim and dispute resolution (using negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation).

In January of 1999, Mr. Bergmann formed the law firm of Michael J. Bergmann, LLC in the northwestern Cincinnati suburb of White Oak. Since that time, Mr. Bergmann has been building a dynamic practice working with small to medium sized businesses, professional practices, and individuals in the above-mentioned areas of law.

Mr. Bergmann is admitted to practice before all of Ohio's state courts, the federal trial courts for Northern and Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has represented clients in NLRB, Department of Defense, Building and Zoning, and various other administrative proceedings.

Professional Affiliations & Activities:
Mr. Bergmann has been a 24 year member of the Ohio State and Cincinnati Bar Associations, and participated in their business, estate planning and probate, construction, and other committees. He is also a past member of Allied Construction Industries ("ACI"), an association of commercial construction contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Mr. Bergmann has spoken and written articles on topics within his practice areas for the general public and many professional, trade, fraternal, civic, and religious organizations, on numerous occasions.

In recognition of Mr. Bergmann's expertise and reputation in the area of estate planning, in1998, he was invited to become a member of the Cincinnati Estate Planning Counsel. That organization gives legal, accounting, insurance, investment, and banking professionals the opportunity to exchange ideas with professional in other fields and to learn sophisticated techniques from regionally and nationally known guest speakers.

Community Service:
Mr. Bergmann has provided voluntary professional service to his community by serving as a participant in the "Volunteer Lawyer for the Poor" program, an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange, a committee member of "Financial Solvency" and "Business Corridor Development" Committees for Green Township, and a Trustee for St. Joseph Foundation (a non-profit organization committed to providing dignified funerals and burials for the poor).

Mr. Bergmann has also aided his community in non-legal ways, including serving as a soccer, baseball, and basketball coach for his community's athletic association, an elected committee member to his parish's Education Commission, and an appointed liaison to his parish's Financial Committee.

Personal Background:
Mr. Bergmann lives in White Oak with his wife Judy, and four of his six children. (His oldest two children have "spread their wings", but are still circling close to home.) Mr. Bergmann's interests are: sports (but mainly football and soccer): coaching: travel (which he has not done enough of): history: computer-related technology: Internet browsing: and any activities relating to his children.


SHARI B. BARNETT -- PARALEGAL

Shari Barnett is a 27 year old native Cincinnatian.

Education:
Ms. Barnett graduated from Colerain High School. She received high honors recognition for all four years. She also represented her class in Student Counsel throughout her high school years.

From 2004-2006, Ms. Barnett attended and graduated from Beckfield College (Northern Kentucky), receiving a Degree in Paralegal Studies. During her time there, she received Dean's List recognition (for a 4.0 G.P.A.) for 5 semesters and finished in the top 5 % of her class. Also, Ms. Barnett served as an editor of the school's Internet-based newsletter.

After Ms. Barnett's graduation, she was inducted in to the Beckfield College's Paralegal Honorary Society based on her academic performance and service to her class.

Like Mr. Bergmann, Ms. Barnett appreciates the value of an education, having also worked to pay for her own.

Employment:
From 1997 to 2006, Ms. Barnett worked in the food service industry, obtaining promotions to instructor and supervisory positions in recognition of her abilities and work performance.

While attending Beckfield College, Ms. Barnett worked as a paralegal intern for a Northern Kentucky law firm.

From October, 2006 through the present, she has been working as a paralegal for Michael J. Bergmann, LLC.


BARBARA A. CLINE-- LEGAL ASSISTANT

Originally born in Michigan, Barbara Cline has lived, worked and raised a family in the Cincinnati area over the last 31 years.

Education:
Ms. Cline graduated from McAuley High School in 1983, having completed a four year business oriented course of study.

Following graduation, Ms Cline continued her business studies at Cincinnati State, graduating with an Associate of Applied Business Degree in Word Processing/Office Assistant with a Minor in General Secretarial.

Currently, Ms. Cline is attending Cincinnati State again with a double major in Business Management and Legal Assistant Programs. With an anticipated graduation date of November 2007 for her Business Management Degree, she maintains a 4.0 GPA in her studies and has been placed on the Merit List for this achievement.


Employment:
After obtaining her insurance license from the State of Ohio in 1988, Ms. Cline worked as a Personal Lines Manager/Independant Insurance Agent representing many different carriers. While continually meeting or exceding sales goals, she counseled clients to develop customized coverage packages to fit their individual needs.

From 1994 to 2006, Ms. Cline owned and operated her own insurance agency.

From January, 2007 through the present, she has been working as a legal assistant for Michael J. Bergmann, LLC.

Professional Affiliations & Activites:
Ms. Cline has been a 10 Year Member of the Chamber of Commerce and longtime member of both the Professional Insurance Agents oand the Cinicinnati Insurance Board. She has also participated in many career improvemtn seminars covering topics such as "Errors and Omissions Prevention", "Ethical Practices", "Analizing and Meeting Clients Needs".


Personal Interests:
Ms. Cline os a longtime resident of Colerain Township. She enjoys various volunteer activities around Colerain Township and her children's school. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her children, camping, boating and vacationing.