Walter | Haverfield LLP
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Walter | Haverfield LLP
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Managing Partner: Kevin Patrick Murphy
Number of partners: 25 Total number of lawyers: 52
Firm Overview:
Few law firms possess the level of commitment and passion that characterizes Walter | Haverfield. Since 1932, Walter Haverfield has served as strategic counselors to private businesses and high-net-worth individuals, delivering top-line legal services to an ever-growing client base. Today, our team of attorneys serve clients in the Midwest and across the country, focusing primarily in the areas of business services, labor and employment, real estate, tax and wealth management, hospitality and liquor control, and litigation.
Main Areas of Practice:
Business:
15 partners; 12 fee earners
■ An experienced merger and acquisitions, divestitures and sales practice, annually consummating 50-100 M&A transactions, which consist of private equity, strategic, closely-held and significant privately held corporate clients
■ Serve as in-house counsel for a number of publicly held and privately held clients, which includes complex contract drafting and counseling on sophistical business and legal issues on a daily basis
■ A robust securities practice that handles private placement memorandums, SEC/FINRA filings and other securities related legal issues
■ Corporate governance and shareholder dispute expert experience, including compliance related issues and derivative actions
■ Client agnostic with the ability to handle complex transactions in all 50 states and internationally. Client industry specialties include registered investment advisors/financial advisory services, manufacturing, supply chain, hospitals and health systems, medical equipment and device companies, medical and dental practices, physician practice management companies, steelmakers, auto parts suppliers, biochemical product manufacturers, software companies, and wholesale distributors
Key Clients: Standard Wellness Co., Jacobi Carbons, Inc., Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd.
Contact: Jacob B. Derenthal
Tel: 216 928 2933
Email: [email protected]
Hospitality & Liquor Control:
2 partners; 2 fee earners
■ Processes thousands of liquor permit transactions with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control
■ Negotiates hundreds of restaurant and retail leases, on behalf of both landlords and tenants
Contact: John N Neal
Tel: 216 619 7866
Email: [email protected]
Litigation:
6 partners; 3 fee earners
■ Lead trial counsel in a week-long jury trial in trade secrets theft case
■ Lead trial counsel in a 10-day federal jury trial in favor of employer in ADA lawsuit
Contact: Mark S. Fusco
Tel: 216 619 7839
Email: [email protected]
Real Estate:
14 partners; 17 fee earners
■ National representation of leading retailers in leasing activities in North America
■ Representation of developer in acquisition, redevelopment and financing of repurposed warehouse, office and industrial buildings
■ Representation of developer in a $35 million project involving the conversion of a 175,000-square-foot former industrial building into apartments and retail. The project utilized federal and state historic tax credits, New Market Tax Credits, and Tax Increment Financing
Key Clients: Industrial Realty Group; Estee Lauder Companies; Redwood Living; Industrial Commercial Properties; Geis Companies/Hemingway Development; Fairmount Properties; Hennes & Mauritz AB
Contact: Tyler S. Bobes
Tel: 216 928 2891
Email: [email protected]
Tax & Wealth Management:
2 partners; 3 fee earners
■ Representation at the audit and appeal levels of the Internal Revenue Service
■ Representation in U.S. Tax Court and District Court on high-level tax matters
Contact: Gary A Zwick
Tel: 216 928 2902
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Walter | Haverfield LLP
- Cleveland1500 West Third Street Suite 300 , Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 44113-1467
- Web: www.walterhav.com
- Tel: +1 216 781 1212
- Fax: +1 216 575 0911
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Articles, highlights and press releases
15 items provided by Walter | Haverfield LLP
Special Alert for Employers with California-Based Employees
On December 27, 2022, the California Labor Commission issued new guidance regarding the state’s new pay transparency law that became effective January 1, 2023, and stands to impact employers nationwide.
Five Walter Haverfield Partners Recognized by Chambers USA
Chambers USA, an affiliate of Chambers and Partners, which is the world’s leading ranking service of top lawyers and law firms, has selected Ralph E. Cascarilla, Charles Daroff, Ed Hurtuk, Irene M. MacDougall and Mark I. Wallach to be included in its 2022 USA guide.
Walter Haverfield’s Real Estate Group Recognized by Chambers USA for Third Consecutive Year
Chambers USA, an affiliate of Chambers and Partners, which is the world’s leading ranking service of top lawyers and law firms, has selected Walter Haverfield’s Real Estate Group to be ranked in its 2022 USA guide for Band 3.
Walter | Haverfield Elects Two New Partners
Two Walter | Haverfield attorneys, Jennifer A. Beer and Megan E. Greulich, have been elected to the firm’s partnership, based on their legal achievements and continued dedication to clients. The additions bring the Walter | Haverfield partnership to 52 members.
Walter | Haverfield Recognized Nationally by “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has recognized Walter | Haverfield as a national “Best Law Firm” for its land use and zoning law practice. Furthermore, the firm received 20 regional rankings, the largest number of regional rankings in firm history.
Walter | Haverfield Represents Developers in Acquiring I-X Center
Cleveland’s International Exposition Center, better known as the I-X Center, is set to be revived, thanks to Industrial Realty Group (IRG) of Los Angeles and Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) of Solon. IRG and ICP, both powerhouse commercial real estate developers, took control of the closed co
Walter | Haverfield Elects Four New Partners
Walter | Haverfield attorneys, Doug Eppler, Miriam Pearlmutter, Max Rieker and Greg Watkins, have been elected as the firm’s newest partners. The four additions bring the firm’s partnership to 55 members.
Walter | Haverfield Represents Local Developer to Acquire Former Geauga Lake Land
Walter | Haverfield represented ICP in the purchase and financing of the land, as well as related development matters, together with the simultaneous sale of a portion of the land to Menards for planned construction of a Menards retail location.
Walter | Haverfield Attorney Joins Board of the Federal Bar Association – Northern District of Ohio
Mark Fusco, a partner at Walter | Haverfield who focuses his practice on litigation, was recently appointed to the Board of the Federal Bar Association – Northern District of Ohio Chapter (FBA-NDOH). Mark is one of 72 board members, which include active bench and active past presidents.
Walter | Haverfield Secures Victory for Client in Ohio Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled in favor of the Village of Put-in-Bay’s imposition of a tax on owners of vehicles available for hire. Walter | Haverfield partners, Susan Keating Anderson and Benjamin Chojnacki represented the Village in the case
Five Walter | Haverfield Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA 2020
Chambers and Partners, has selected Ralph E. Cascarilla, Charles Daroff, Ed Hurtuk, Irene M. MacDougall and Mark I. Wallach to be included in its 2020 USA guide.
Ohio Nonprofit Develops Mobile Ventilator for COVID-19 Patients
A Cincinnati-based nonprofit corporation ™ has received FDA temporary Emergency Use Authorization to create a portable ventilator to meet the ventilator shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walter | Haverfield Elects Four New Partners
Walter | Haverfield is pleased to announce four attorneys – Ben Chojnacki, James McWeeney, Jamie Price and Peter Zawadski – have been elected to the firm’s partnership based on their professional achievements and continued dedication to client service.
Walter | Haverfield COVID-19 Legal Team
At Walter | Haverfield, we understand the difficulties and uncertainties that you’re facing with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to assure you that we are here to help. Our team is committed to providing counsel and advice on a wide range of issues.
Walter | Haverfield Acquires Cleveland and Columbus Law Firms
Walter | Haverfield has acquired Hurtuk & Daroff Co., LLP, a Cleveland real estate and finance law firm. Separately, Walter | Haverfield has acquired Nardone Limited, a Columbus-based tax and business services law firm with a nationwide specialty in buying and selling dental practices.
Special Alert for Employers with California-Based Employees
On December 27, 2022, the California Labor Commission issued new guidance regarding the state’s new pay transparency law that became effective January 1, 2023, and stands to impact employers nationwide.
Five Walter Haverfield Partners Recognized by Chambers USA
Chambers USA, an affiliate of Chambers and Partners, which is the world’s leading ranking service of top lawyers and law firms, has selected Ralph E. Cascarilla, Charles Daroff, Ed Hurtuk, Irene M. MacDougall and Mark I. Wallach to be included in its 2022 USA guide.
Walter Haverfield’s Real Estate Group Recognized by Chambers USA for Third Consecutive Year
Chambers USA, an affiliate of Chambers and Partners, which is the world’s leading ranking service of top lawyers and law firms, has selected Walter Haverfield’s Real Estate Group to be ranked in its 2022 USA guide for Band 3.
Walter | Haverfield Elects Two New Partners
Two Walter | Haverfield attorneys, Jennifer A. Beer and Megan E. Greulich, have been elected to the firm’s partnership, based on their legal achievements and continued dedication to clients. The additions bring the Walter | Haverfield partnership to 52 members.
Walter | Haverfield Recognized Nationally by “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® has recognized Walter | Haverfield as a national “Best Law Firm” for its land use and zoning law practice. Furthermore, the firm received 20 regional rankings, the largest number of regional rankings in firm history.
Walter | Haverfield Represents Developers in Acquiring I-X Center
Cleveland’s International Exposition Center, better known as the I-X Center, is set to be revived, thanks to Industrial Realty Group (IRG) of Los Angeles and Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) of Solon. IRG and ICP, both powerhouse commercial real estate developers, took control of the closed co
Walter | Haverfield Elects Four New Partners
Walter | Haverfield attorneys, Doug Eppler, Miriam Pearlmutter, Max Rieker and Greg Watkins, have been elected as the firm’s newest partners. The four additions bring the firm’s partnership to 55 members.
Walter | Haverfield Represents Local Developer to Acquire Former Geauga Lake Land
Walter | Haverfield represented ICP in the purchase and financing of the land, as well as related development matters, together with the simultaneous sale of a portion of the land to Menards for planned construction of a Menards retail location.
Walter | Haverfield Attorney Joins Board of the Federal Bar Association – Northern District of Ohio
Mark Fusco, a partner at Walter | Haverfield who focuses his practice on litigation, was recently appointed to the Board of the Federal Bar Association – Northern District of Ohio Chapter (FBA-NDOH). Mark is one of 72 board members, which include active bench and active past presidents.
Walter | Haverfield Secures Victory for Client in Ohio Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled in favor of the Village of Put-in-Bay’s imposition of a tax on owners of vehicles available for hire. Walter | Haverfield partners, Susan Keating Anderson and Benjamin Chojnacki represented the Village in the case
Five Walter | Haverfield Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA 2020
Chambers and Partners, has selected Ralph E. Cascarilla, Charles Daroff, Ed Hurtuk, Irene M. MacDougall and Mark I. Wallach to be included in its 2020 USA guide.
Ohio Nonprofit Develops Mobile Ventilator for COVID-19 Patients
A Cincinnati-based nonprofit corporation ™ has received FDA temporary Emergency Use Authorization to create a portable ventilator to meet the ventilator shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walter | Haverfield Elects Four New Partners
Walter | Haverfield is pleased to announce four attorneys – Ben Chojnacki, James McWeeney, Jamie Price and Peter Zawadski – have been elected to the firm’s partnership based on their professional achievements and continued dedication to client service.
Walter | Haverfield COVID-19 Legal Team
At Walter | Haverfield, we understand the difficulties and uncertainties that you’re facing with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to assure you that we are here to help. Our team is committed to providing counsel and advice on a wide range of issues.
Walter | Haverfield Acquires Cleveland and Columbus Law Firms
Walter | Haverfield has acquired Hurtuk & Daroff Co., LLP, a Cleveland real estate and finance law firm. Separately, Walter | Haverfield has acquired Nardone Limited, a Columbus-based tax and business services law firm with a nationwide specialty in buying and selling dental practices.