Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 3
About
Provided by Walter | Haverfield LLP
Walter Haverfield’s Real Estate team has played an integral role in transforming Northeast Ohio by supporting more than $2.5 billion worth of regional development since 2013. The team represents a wide range of clients from Cleveland’s thriving theater and entertainment districts to industrial and distribution companies. Additional clients include commercial, industrial and residential property developers, brokers, builders, corporations and individuals.
Walter Haverfield’s Real Estate team also represents both public and private clients in land use and zoning matters. Together, they develop forward-thinking, comprehensive land use and zoning regulations that are designed to spur planned residential and commercial growth and economic development while protecting the community and landowner interests.
The team also represents leading retailers in leasing activities throughout North America as well as developers in acquisition, redevelopment and financing. While the attorneys provide solutions to complex development, leasing and ownership issues, clients receive cost-effective representation with minimum exposure to potential future liability. Cross-disciplinary services in federal income tax (for entity planning and tax credit transactions) litigation, manufacturing, and business services offer Walter Haverfield clients the full complement of counsel they need to achieve successful results in the real estate industry.
Chambers Review
Walter | Haverfield LLP has a noteworthy real estate team with significant experience handling financing, construction and development mandates. The firm is also adept at assisting with commercial leasing matters, particularly in the retail sector. The team represents a broad range of industry clients, including developers, builders and financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Walter | Haverfield LLP assisted Redwood Living with the acquisition, financing and/or development of 23 properties to be developed as Redwood apartment neighborhoods, with a combined acquisition and financing valuation of $350 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a diverse team of individuals that specialize in certain areas, which creates a very well-rounded team that can be used throughout the entire real estate cycle."
"Walter | Haverfield provides great support at both the partner and associate level."
"The team is very responsive. They always return calls and email in a timely fashion."
"They are a diverse team of individuals that specialize in certain areas, which creates a very well-rounded team that can be used throughout the entire real estate cycle."
"Walter | Haverfield provides great support at both the partner and associate level."
"The team is very responsive. They always return calls and email in a timely fashion."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Hurtuk comes recommended for his broad capabilities in commercial real estate and finance work.
"Edward is very responsive. He always takes the time to address questions."
John Waldeck possesses expertise in a wide array of real estate matters, including transactions, project developments and financings.
"John is a terrific lawyer."
Charles Daroff is well reputed for his strong capabilities in various elements of real estate transactional work.
"Charles is an excellent attorney, with great experience in this field."
Irene MacDougall is noted for her proficiency in advising financial institutions on the financing and development of real estate assets, with a particular focus on bond financings.
"We would not have been able to move as quickly without Irene's expertise."
"Irene is knowledgeable and gets the deal done. She is a pleasure to work with."
Josh Hurtuk advises a broad clientele, including joint ventures, on acquisitions and construction financing transactions.
"Josh is responsive, nimble and incredibly knowledgeable on complex matters."
"Josh does an excellent job and is good at keeping the process moving. He achieves a good result."
Ranked Lawyers at
Walter | Haverfield LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Walter | Haverfield LLP
Jennifer Beer
John W. Waldeck
Joshua E. Hurtuk
Kevin P. Murphy
Mark B. Radefeld
Nathan A. Felker
Nick R. Catanzarite
Sophia M. Deseran
Tyler S. Bobes
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Walter | Haverfield LLP
Estee Lauder Companies
Fairmount Properties
Geis Companies/Hemingway Development
Hall of Fame Village
Hennes & Mauritz AB
Industrial Commercial Properties
Industrial Realty Group
Redwood Living
Industries
Provided by Walter | Haverfield LLP
Mixed-Use Development
Multi-Family Development
Real Estate Rental & Leasing
Retail