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Christopher R. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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December 7, 2021

Christopher R.

Partner
Free Consultation
Ohio
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH FL
Capital University Law School

Trusted business and intellectual property attorney for small to midsize businesses.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
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"Chris was knowledgable, fast and easy to work with. He created a custom Terms of Service document and Privacy Policy for an internet-based business."

Paul S. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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August 4, 2020

Paul S.

CEO
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Cincinnati, OH
40 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH CA
Boston University

I focus my practice on startups and small to mid-size businesses, because they have unique needs that mid-size and large law firms aren't well-equipped to service. In addition to practicing law, I have started and run other businesses, and have an MBA in marketing from Indiana University. I combine my business experience with my legal expertise, to provide practical advice to my clients. I am licensed in Ohio and California, and I leverage the latest in technology to provide top quality legal services to a nationwide client-base. This enables me to serve my clients in a cost-effective manner that doesn't skimp on personal service.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Was my great pleasure working with Paul. He is very knowledgeable about startups/companies, professional, wise, and supportive. I would highly recommend him."

Matthew R. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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November 6, 2020

Matthew R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Denver, Colorado
19 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH CO
Case Western Reserve University

I am an attorney located in Denver, Colorado with 13 years of experience working with individuals and businesses of all sizes. My primary areas of practice are general corporate/business law, real estate, commercial transactions and agreements, and M&A. I strive to provide exceptional representation at a reasonable price.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Matthew was incredibly fast with his communication and work. Thank you for the help."

Melissa G. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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August 5, 2021

Melissa G.

Managing Attorney
Free Consultation
Chicago
22 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH DC, IL, MI
University of Michigan

I provide practical, plain-English legal guidance to solopreneurs and small businesses who want to build strong foundations and make informed decisions with confidence. With 20+ years of experience—including 16 years in-house advising senior and executive leaders—I bring the insight of a trusted legal partner who understands how legal strategy supports long-term business growth. My clients walk away feeling supported, seen, and empowered. They know I genuinely care about their success and bring more than just legal knowledge—I bring a coach’s mindset, a problem-solver’s lens, and a commitment to helping them protect what they’ve worked hard to build. Whether you’re reviewing contracts, forming your business, protecting your brand, or need ongoing legal support, I’m here to deliver clear, actionable guidance and solutions that fit your business.

Cory B. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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November 29, 2021

Cory B.

Attorney-at-Law
Free Consultation
Bellaire, OH
10 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Duquesne University School of Law

Attorney Cory Barack specializes in business, real estate, probate, and energy law. He can help you with oil/gas leases, easements, property sales, drafting contracts and wills, setting up companies, and resolving disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Ohio and is located in Eastern Ohio.

Jeffrey K. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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January 11, 2023

Jeffrey K.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Toledo, Ohio
30 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Chicago-Kent College of Law

I've been a Real Estate attorney for over 25 years. I handle real estate transactions, commercial collections, foreclosures, replevins, landlord tenant issues and small business matter.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Jeff is a great attorney to work with. Very responsive and excellent attention to detail. Excellent quality of work with actionable next steps and insightful suggestions for consideration."

Tim E. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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August 12, 2020

Tim E.

Founding Member/Attorney
Free Consultation
Cleveland, OH
12 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Cleveland State University College of Law

Tim advises small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups on a wide range of legal matters. He has experience with company formation and restructuring, capital and equity planning, tax planning and tax controversy, contract drafting, and employment law issues. His clients range from side gig sole proprietors to companies recognized by Inc. magazine.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
5.0

"Tim was excellent! I gave him project details (liability waiver and rental agreement) and what I needed and he produced the day he said he would with ZERO revisions needed. Highly recommend."

Drew B. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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July 1, 2021

Drew B.

Managing Member
Cleveland, Ohio
28 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH MO
Saint Louis University

Drew is an entrepreneurial business attorney with over twenty years of corporate, compliance and litigation experience. Drew currently has his own firm where he focuses on providing outsourced general counsel and compliance services (including mergers & acquisitions, collections, capital raising, real estate, business litigation, commercial contracts and employment matters). Drew has deep experience counseling clients in healthcare, medical device, pharmaceuticals, information technology, manufacturing, and services.

Recent  ContractsCounsel Client  Review:
4.7

"Hired for a settlement contract to be written out in legal manner. Ammended contract as well to add clauses that we had not written.Efficient, professional. Said the time-frame would be about 4 business days and he did deliver on that in fact worked through the weekend and mlk day. Offered one final revision as well as a call to finalize language of contract. The final document delivery was more than we expand also he went above and beyond to deliver extra documents we may need. Would highly recommend."

Christopher S. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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November 6, 2020
Elizabeth R. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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January 20, 2021

Elizabeth R.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Columbus, Ohio
15 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH FL
Florida International University School of Law

Elizabeth is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated history of handling transactional legal matters for a wide range of small businesses and entrepreneurs, with a distinct understanding of dental and medical practices. Elizabeth also earned a BBA in Accounting, giving her unique perspective about the financial considerations her clients encounter regularly while navigating the legal and business environments. Elizabeth is highly responsive, personable and has great attention to detail. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Robert D. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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May 12, 2021
Patrycja S. - Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio
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March 29, 2022

Patrycja S.

Attorney
Free Consultation
Cleveland, OH, United States
6 Yrs Experience
Licensed in OH
Cleveland Marshall College of Law

Freelance attorney helping others beat overflow work by assisting with legal research, legal drafting, discovery, litigation support and client relations.

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Commercial Real Estate Legal Questions and Answers

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement

Michigan

Asked on Mar 7, 2022

What is the average Indemnity CAP a seller should quote , for a Hospital Setup

What is the average Indemnity CAP a seller should quote , for a Hospital Setup. We are giving away our hospital of 200 beds to investor

David H.

Answered Mar 18, 2022

Hello, my name is David hatch I am a Michigan license attorney. This question has several nuances to it. An investor is taking it over, it sounds like you're giving it to them but it's also being sold? That is unclear. It would be helpful to understand what type of indemnity the investor is seeking. It really depends upon the value of the property and the risk involved in the deal. Please let me know if you like additional assistance beyond this. I can help you out. Attorney Dave.

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Commercial Real Estate

Rental Agreement

Illinois

Asked on Apr 18, 2022

Rent agreement/lease

Hello, I signed a lease for a commercial rental. The owner said that the previous tenant was there for over 20 years and he needed to fix the place. We signed the lease and gave him the deposit, he said that upon completion of the build out he was going to hand us the keys. I needed to buy doors and the handles. I gave him $1500. He said that he would safe the receipts. The build out is completed and he gives me a bill of 5k for things that he "had" to do. He said that the vents were too old, that he had to change the heater and other stuff. When I said no because I was not expecting to pay anything, he sends me a new bill for 12k because I was being unappreciated of the work he did. I need to know my options since I don't have the keys yet and I won't pay something that I didn't know it was needed. Thank you!

Mathew K.

Answered Apr 19, 2022

It depends on if there was a written agreement or a verbal agreement for your options. Sending a demand letter from an attorney followed by negotiations could help resolve the problem and avoid litigation. If the landlord remains unreasonable then you will likely have to file a lawsuit. Please resubmit as a proposal at the following link so attorneys can bid on the project: https://www.contractscounsel.com/client/create-project/step-h1?cta=4.

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Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Lease

Massachusetts

Asked on Apr 24, 2023

Can the tenant sublease the property to another business?

I am a business owner and I am looking to rent a commercial space for my business. I am considering signing a commercial lease with the landlord, but I am concerned about my ability to sublease the property to another business. I am trying to determine whether this is an option that is available to me and what the implications would be.

Joseph M.

Answered May 12, 2023

In Massachusetts, a commercial tenant can sublet or even fully assign the unit to a third party - UNLESS there is a specific prohibition in the current lease. However, even if there is such a prohibition, it might still be worth speaking to the landlord about since it might be mutually beneficial.

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Commercial Real Estate

Net Lease

Maryland

Asked on May 19, 2025

Is the landlord responsible for maintenance and repairs in a net lease agreement?

I recently signed a net lease agreement for a commercial property, and I am unsure about the extent of my responsibilities as a tenant when it comes to maintenance and repairs. The lease states that I am responsible for all operating expenses, but I want to clarify if this includes regular maintenance and repairs, or if those obligations fall on the landlord. I want to understand my rights and obligations before I proceed with any costly repairs or maintenance tasks.

Sara S.

Answered Jun 17, 2025

Hi, Your responsibilities as a tenant will be identified in the lease. Such responsibilities will probably include some maintenance and repairs while the landlord is likely responsible for structural soundness, essential services and common area maintenance of the property. Reviewing the lease with a qualified Maryland attorney will give you much more insight.

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Commercial Real Estate

Addendum to Lease

Washington

Asked on Jun 12, 2024

Can a landlord add an addendum to a lease without the consent of the tenant?

I recently signed a lease for a commercial property, and now the landlord wants to add an addendum to the lease that includes additional fees and requirements that were not part of our original agreement. I believe that the addendum is unfair and would put an excessive burden on my business. However, the landlord claims that they have the right to make changes to the lease without my consent. I would like to know if the landlord can legally add an addendum to the lease without my agreement, and what options I have to protect my rights as a tenant in this situation.

Merry K.

Answered Jun 18, 2024

Generally speaking, one party to any sort of contract cannot amend any sort of contract unilaterally…however, review your lease very carefully to see if you granted the landlord any such rights when you signed your contract—for example, that the landlord could increase the rent if his property taxes or insurance increases.

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