Practice Areas

• Mergers and Acquisitions. I represent sellers or buyers of businesses in negotiating the terms of the purchase and preparation of the purchase documents.
• Employment Matters. I represent businesses in developing employment policies and preparing employee handbooks.
• Commercial Real Estate. I represent sellers or buyers of commercial real estate, including, when necessary, attention to environmental regulations.
• Franchises. I represent franchisees who operate franchised or licensed businesses.
• Financing. I represent borrowers obtaining financing for their business acquisitions or operations, including obtaining guaranties from the SBA for financing or re-financing.
• Non-Compete Agreements. I represent businesses in developing enforceable non-competition agreements with their employees once the employment relationship is terminated.
• Administrative Agencies. I represent businesses in negotiations and proceedings with several federal, state, and local government agencies, including:
• U.S. Department of Labor
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor Control and State Fire Marshall
• Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
• Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Unemployment Compensation Division
• Local Boards of Revision
• Local Boards of Zoning Appeals
• Local Boards of Building Appeals