Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 3
About
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee’s Real Estate attorneys represent business entities, developers, investors, joint ventures, syndicators, institutional lenders, and individuals with the acquisition, disposition construction, development, leasing, financing, and zoning of real property assets. Calfee's Real Estate Litigation practice provides experienced representation in large-scale, complex litigation.
- Served as local counsel for an international pharmaceutical manufacturer in a $2.65 billion stock acquisition, which included a large headquarters facility
- Handled real estate matters in the asset acquisition of a company owning real property valued at $80 million.
- Represented shopping center owner in the disposition of three large shopping centers.
- Represented client in purchase and sale, master lease, affiliate guaranty, lender consents, and operating company subleases for recapitalization, sale-leaseback transaction involving the sale of its R&D, manufacturing, and office facility and triple net leaseback of the site.
- Represented a manufacturer in the acquisition/leasing of real property holdings throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- Represented a large healthcare industry client in the purchase out of foreclosure of its headquarters.
- Represented private manufacturing client in connection with the purchase of target’s real estate portfolio, including owned/leased real properties in Ohio, Indiana, and Mexico, as part of an $82 million acquisition of add-on business.
Chambers Review
Calfee, Halter & Griswold has an experienced bench of transactional experts that attracts an impressive roster of lenders, developers and companies, as well as public sector entities. The firm frequently acts on the sale, acquisition and financing of property across a range of asset classes, as well as offering extensive leasing capabilities. It complements its transactional practice with dedicated zoning and land use know-how, allowing for a full-service approach to complex development projects.
Work Highlights
- Calfee assisted The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with the negotiation of 15 real property leases, together with the sale and purchase of certain real properties located in Ohio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"For the complex services provided, the value of the service was excellent."
"Within the Calfee team, we always get focused support for whatever issue arises."
"The Calfee team is very responsive to our needs and timelines."
"For the complex services provided, the value of the service was excellent."
"Within the Calfee team, we always get focused support for whatever issue arises."
"The Calfee team is very responsive to our needs and timelines."
Notable Practitioners
Karla Rogers is noted for her proficiency across the full spectrum of real estate transactions. She regularly advises clients on the acquisition and divestiture of real estate assets, as well as lease negotiations and amendments.
"Karla is an outstanding resource for real estate matters. She is responsive and always has good ideas concerning approaches to complex scenarios."
"She can handle complex and sophisticated matters that often require deep analytical abilities. Karla has a keen eye for detail, she proactively identifies issues and offers creative solutions to navigate challenging situations."
"Karla is responsive, able to engage the right individuals and understand timelines we're working on. She pulls everything together."
Mara Cushwa has a respected practice which covers industrial leasing, project financing and development work, among other things. She acts for a broad array of clients, including lenders, borrowers and developers.
"Mara's vast experience makes her counsel very valuable."
"Mara is knowledgeable, practical and responsive."
"Mara is an expert on real estate matters and her advice and counsel have been invaluable."
Elizabeth Zoller Golish offers her clients the benefit of extensive expertise in real estate transactions, including acquisitions and development deals.
"Elizabeth is a great asset for our business."
"She is very responsive and can get back to you quickly. She provides good legal feedback and good advice."
"Elizabeth is responsive and knowledgeable on real estate matters."
Gary Ellsworth has experience in a wide variety of real estate matters, including leasing and financing.
"Gary is practical and responsive."
"Gary is extremely good at drafting and at being timely and responsive. He is very valuable and we get a lot out of him. He can adapt quickly and get the outcome we're looking for."
"Gary is a pleasure to work with. He is prompt, concise and thorough."
Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Brent Ballard
Colleen O'Neil
Conner Judson
Gary Ellsworth
James Lang
John Fisher
Joshua Berggrun
Karla Rogers
Head of Department
Madeline Shanahan
Head of Department
Matthew Barbara
Michael French
Mitchell Blair
Neil Whitford
Ronald McMillan
Thomas Michals
Industries
Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Aviation
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
Construction
Energy and Utilities
Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies
Gaming and Hospitality
Government
Health Care
Individuals and Families
Manufacturing and Industrial
Private Equity
Private and Family-Owned Businesses
Public Companies
Real Estate
Retail and Consumer Products