Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 4
About
Provided by Taft
With over 100 attorneys focused on real estate clients, and many others brought in for their experience in other practice areas, we deliver timely, thoughtful counsel that makes an impact. We leverage our size, skills, and depth of industry knowledge to mitigate risk, avoid obstacles and get our clients results in a timely, cost-effective manner. Our highly collaborative approach across offices and practice areas improves the flow of deals and empowers our clients to make valuable connections with other industry partners.
Taft’s Real Estate attorneys offer a full range of services related to the acquisition, leasing, management, use, and taxation of land and property. We bring a wide range of real-world practical experience coupled with an extensive network of real estate and financial industry contacts to create successful outcomes for our clients. Our Real Estate group was awarded Midwest Real Estate News’ #1 Top Law Firm in 2022 for the number of transactions completed in 2021.
Our clientele includes a wide variety of developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, institutional and private investors, and construction contractors. We manage significant transactions throughout the United States.
Chambers Review
Taft offers expert advice on acquisitions, leasing, financing and developments. The firm regularly represents clients in the construction, healthcare and retail sectors. The team offers notable expertise in the restaurant and food service arena, negotiating leases specific to the sector and assisting with obtaining requisite permits and licenses.
Work Highlights
- Taft represented William Fideli Investments in the acquisition, development and construction of The William, an $80 million student housing development in Athens, Georgia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides creative solutions and fast turnaround."
"Taft is a firm with a deep bench of well-seasoned attorneys."
"The team provides creative solutions and fast turnaround."
"Taft is a firm with a deep bench of well-seasoned attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Leader is based in Cleveland and regularly advises clients on complex real estate transactions. His expertise includes financing matters and acquisitions.
"Edward represents his clients' best interests at all times and works tirelessly on our behalf."
Stephen Nesbitt is based in Cincinnati and acts for a range of clients including landlords, lenders and real estate investors. He provides expert counsel on acquisitions, dispositions and finance.
Ranked Lawyers at
Taft
Ohio
Members
Provided by Taft
Daniel E. Fausz
Earl K. Messer
Joseph A. Cleves, Jr.
Lynn M. Schulte
Monica L. Gearding
Nick Pieczonka
Steven S. Weeks
Tamara A. Miano
Toshio Nakao