Best Cleveland, Ohio Corporate Lawyers
Richard B. Fry III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Richard B. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Richard B. Fry III since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Richard B. Fry III is held by other lawyers.
Irving H. Berliner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Gaming Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Irving H. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Irving H. Berliner since 2005. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Irving H. Berliner is held by other lawyers.
Christopher S.W. Blake focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and financings for a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, gaming, and real estate. Chris is a co-chair of Hahn Loeser’s International Practice Group and Corporate Transactions Group. He works on deals in the U.S. and around the world. He has worked with clients in countries in Eastern Europe, Africa, Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. Chris regularly us...
Routinely engaged by clients for his business acumen, John Paul Lucci is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area. John Paul’s primary focus is mergers and acquisitions, corporate counseling and providing strategic and legal counsel to boards of directors and C-suite executives. John Paul has represented clients in leveraged buyout transactions and venture capital financings, as well as private-equity funds in the acquisition and disposition of scores of businesses across...
As a middle market business attorney, Gregory M. Nolfi has extensive experience in general corporate and transactions with an emphasis on closely held and family businesses. Greg also focuses his practice in the healthcare and real estate industries. In the healthcare industry, Greg served as outside general counsel to a local hospital for more than 15 years, handling all aspects of the hospital’s representation, including transactional and compliance matters. In addition, Greg oversaw ...
Kathryn Weber focuses her practice on real estate and land use issues, handling both transactions and litigation in this field. Her experience extends to commercial and residential leasing, acquisitions and sales, landlord-tenant disputes, entitlements, development projects, and eminent domain litigation. Kathryn is also well-versed in municipal law and currently serves as an Assistant Law Director for Mayfield Village. She has provided legal guidance to numerous municipalities on a variety o...
Gregory L. Watkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Gregory L. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory L. Watkins since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory L. Watkins is held by other lawyers.
As a member of the firm’s Nonprofit & Art Law practice group, Katie L. Steiner counsels museums and other nonprofit organizations, as well as foundations, trusts, and private collectors. Katie advises on matters involving the acquisition, lending, and borrowing of works of art, corporate governance, tax issues, international transactions, and litigation. Specific to art museums, Katie represents clients on Nazi-era and cultural-property claims, complex donation agreements, copyright...
Charbel Najm is an Associate in the Firm’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. He concentrates his practice on commercial real estate, real estate development, corporate law, and mergers and acquisitions. Charbel represents regional real estate developers, owners, investors, and other businesses in a broad range of commercial real estate matters. His practice includes the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, disposition, and operation of commercial real estate assets. He ...
James P. Oliver focuses his legal practice on corporate law matters. As an attorney in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, James provides strategic advice to middle market, closely held and family held clients on a wide variety of matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, financings and more. He has been involved in transactions in the health care, food, landfill gas and environmental services, investment advisory,...
James M. Gianfagna serves as a trusted business advisor to his clients, many of whom are early-stage and emerging technology companies. A corporate and real estate lawyer, Jim is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area where he provides strategic advice to clients on a wide variety of corporate and transactional matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and commercial contracts. Jim has experience representing both ...
Nathan R. Altstadt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Nathan, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With a comprehensive background spanning commercial transactions, construction, and real estate and land use, Malek Khawam offers tailored guidance to help a client base that includes fortune 500 companies, small businesses and middle market. Malek’s practical advice and attention to risk mitigation provides clients with confidence throughout their projects and the flexibility to achieve their business goals. Commercial Transactions Malek’s commercial transaction practice involves...
Michael D. De Matteis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Michael D. practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. De Matteis since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael ...
Joshua Bass is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Joshua practices law in Cleveland, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Bass since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joshua Bass is held by other law...
