Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 4
About
Provided by Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter
We represent property owners, developers and local governments on matters relating to the development and use of land. Common issues and interests include economic development tools and tax incentives, the purchase and sale of real estate, annexation, zoning, land use and development.
We meet with local government legislatures, administrators and local boards and commissions regarding land use law, administrative and legislative zoning, lot splitting, subdivisions and development matters.
Our lawyers serve as counsel to lenders and borrowers involved in the financing of real estate projects throughout the region and nationwide. The value we bring to these clients stems from our decades of experience in lending transactions, combined with our commitment to providing efficient and cost-effective legal services. This deep experience we’ve gained by working on both sides of lending transactions means that we understand the market dynamics at play and the most critical compromise points.
We advise buyers and sellers in the structuring, negotiation, and closing of real estate purchase and sale transactions. Our lawyers guide our clients through every aspect of the transaction, including the preparation of all required documents and the formation of ownership and acquisition entities (e.g. LLCs and joint ventures). We work with our clients through any issues that may arise, from resolving title defects to addressing environmental concerns to generating tax-free exchanges.
Chambers Review
Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter is a sought-after department particularly active in the Columbus market, with a focus on providing counsel to heavyweight developers in Ohio's central region. The firm also offers expert advice to public and private financial entities in leasing and financing work. The team is noted for its expertise in the retail and construction sectors. It is particularly adept at assisting with the development of opportunity zone projects.
Cochair of the real estate and finance practice Michael Schottenstein is a key contact.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Kegler Brown team is thorough and explains all possible solutions."
"The firm is very technical, while also being able to communicate in a manner that doesn't over-legal certain matters. It brings a nice business sense to all issues."
"Kegler Brown has a diverse team and regularly introduces various members into different situations as needed. The depth and breadth of their team is extremely valuable as we often face complex matters that need quick and timely solutions."
"The Kegler Brown team is thorough and explains all possible solutions."
"The firm is very technical, while also being able to communicate in a manner that doesn't over-legal certain matters. It brings a nice business sense to all issues."
"Kegler Brown has a diverse team and regularly introduces various members into different situations as needed. The depth and breadth of their team is extremely valuable as we often face complex matters that need quick and timely solutions."
Members
Provided by Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter
Michael Schottenstein
Head of Department
Nick Wilkes
Rachel Gold
Steven Umaña