CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 7, 2010 - Joseph Gibbons, Partner of Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond, P.L.L. (SSRL), was named "Person of the Week" by The Sun Post-Herald on May 28, 2010 due to his devotion and avid commitment to the community, his career and family.

Joe joined SSRL in May of 2005, and became a partner in January 2006. His practice areas include: counseling closely-held businesses, real estate, estate and business succession planning, estates and trusts and related litigation.

Mr. Gibbons is an active member of St. James Parish. He received the Inaugural Insignis Award from Lakewood Catholic Academy (LCA) at its Fifth Year Birthday Gala in April. He is a founding member and chairman emeritus of the Board of Directors of LCA.

LCA Principal Maureen Arbeznik comments, "...The energy he brings, and his passion for the vision of excellence in Catholic education here in Lakewood, is inspiring to the entire LCA community."

As a longtime resident of Lakewood, Ohio, Joe remains active in his community. He is a member of the Lakewood Hospital's Board of Trustees and Foundation Board as well as a founding member of LakewoodAlive. Past titles include President of the Lakewood Civil Service Commission, and member of City Council.

Joseph Gibbons is a father of two, and can be found playing amateur ice hockey, or performing in Community Theater productions with his wife, Peggy. If you would like to contact Joe Gibbons he can be reached at (216) 696.4200 or via email at jgibbons@ssrl.com