Joseph J. "Jay" Cusimano

Jay Cusimano is a well-regarded attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, with a focus on Community Association Law and Real Estate Law. As a managing partner at Kaman & Cusimano LLC, Jay offers valuable insights and assistance in these areas. For more information about his practice, visit his profile here.

In 2005, Jay became the second attorney from Ohio to be accepted into the prestigious national College of Community Association Lawyers, highlighting his dedication and contributions to the field. Since 2013, Jay has been consistently recognized by his peers in The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate and Community Association law, an honor that speaks to his proficiency and dedication in these practice areas.

Jay was chosen for the Thompson Reuters 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list, reaffirming his reputation for excellence. This selection is notable for including attorneys in the top 5 percent overall, emphasizing Jay’s commitment to his clients and the legal community.

Jay is known for his effective communication style and engaging demeanor, which have contributed to his outstanding service in the community association law sector. He focuses on operational issues, including the interpretation of governing documents, document rewrites, contract preparation and review, and facilitating loans to community associations. His extensive work in handling loans for community associations has resulted in transactions exceeding $150 million.

In addition to his practice, Jay has contributed to the legal field as a co-author of the article “Loans to Condominium Associations,” published in The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, an informative magazine produced by the American Law Institute and American Bar Association. He is also a past author of the chapter on "Ohio's Condominium Act/Consumer Protection Provisions," featured in the Ohio Consumer Law book.