Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Attorney Zachary A. Hawks has been named a partner of the firm. Zack's diverse practice spans estate planning, probate and trust administration, business and corporate law, real estate law, and intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

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Zack earned both a J.D. and an LL.M degree in Intellectual Property from The University of Akron School of Law. Prior to that, he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Ohio University. Zack is a member of the Akron Bar Association, the Stark County Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association.

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Zack has been named a 2025 Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine for intellectual property. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected and candidates must be either 40 years or younger, or in practice ten years or less.

 

Brian Mertes, Managing Partner of the firm, commented, “We are excited for this next step in his career and look forward to his continued contributions to the firm.” 
 

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