Edward M. Kress

Partner

Ed concentrates his practice in the areas of general corporate law, including all phases of securities law, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and reorganizations. He serves as general counsel, a director and secretary to a NYSE listed company. He has worked in all phases of real estate law. Ed has developed a niche in business/finance issues, including public and private equity and debt financings, venture capital financings, and real estate syndications.

Credentials

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1974)

Miami University (B.S., 1971)

Bar admissions

  • Ohio

Affiliations and memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Dayton Bar Association
  • Rex Stores Corporation
    • Director
    • General counsel
  • Beth Jacob Synagogue
    • Director
    • Executive Committee
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, Foundation Board

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers ® (1995 – 2024)
    • Corporate Law, Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law
  • Ohio Super Lawyers® (2004 – 2009)
  • Who’s Who in Law by the Dayton Business Journals

News
  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 180 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys