Closing Disclosure Lawyers for Columbus, Ohio

Gary is the Founder and Principal Attorney at New Ridge Law, where they understand that navigating the legal landscape can be daunting for small businesses—but it doesn’t have to be. The mission at New Ridge is to simplify the complexities, providing clear, affordable, and practical guidance so you can focus on what you do best: growing your business and serving your clients. From business formation and contracts to compliance and dispute resolution, you can move forward with confidence, knowing you have a trusted partner by your side.

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.

Corporate, M&A & Securities Lawyer | Managing Attorney, DP Counsel PLLC Practice Areas: Business Formation | Commercial Contracts | Contract Drafting & Review | Mergers & Acquisitions | Venture Capital | Securities Offerings | Franchise Law | Employment & Equity Compensation | Intellectual Property | Cross-Border Transactions About/Bio: I represent companies, investors, and fund sponsors in corporate transactions, commercial contracting, and private securities matters, from entity formation and early-stage financings to acquisitions, exits, and ongoing strategic counsel. As Managing Attorney of DP Counsel PLLC, I help clients structure transactions clearly, allocate risk thoughtfully, and move deals forward with documentation that is practical, enforceable, and aligned with business objectives. My practice includes both day-to-day commercial matters and more complex transactional work, including venture financings, private offerings, M&A deals, fund-related documents, and cross-border structuring. What I Do: Corporate & Commercial • Entity formation and structuring for corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships • Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and governance documents • Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation • Vendor, distribution, manufacturing, SaaS, and licensing agreements • Employment, consulting, confidentiality, and equity compensation agreements • Outside general counsel support for growing companies Securities & Private Capital • Private offerings under Regulation D and Regulation S • Private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and investor documents • SAFE, convertible note, and priced equity financings • Venture capital and private fund formation matters • Fund governing documents and offering document packages • Securities law analysis for private capital raising transactions Mergers & Acquisitions • Letters of intent and term sheets • Stock purchase, asset purchase, and merger agreements • Due diligence coordination and transaction support • Disclosure schedules, closing documents, and post-closing matters • Earnouts, rollover equity, indemnity structures, and related deal terms • HSR, CFIUS, and related regulatory issue spotting for qualifying transactions Digital Assets & Emerging Technologies • Federal-law digital asset and token securities analysis • Entity structuring for blockchain and Web3 ventures • Digital asset fund and operating structures • AML/KYC documentation support and regulatory issue spotting Franchising • Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) • Franchise agreements • Master franchise and area development agreements • Franchise structuring and registration coordination Real Estate Transactions • Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions • Real estate joint ventures and syndications • Commercial lease drafting and negotiation • Real estate investment structures and related offering documents Cross-Border & International • U.S. market entry and entity structuring for international clients • Delaware and multi-entity holding structures • Cross-border transaction planning and documentation • Coordination with foreign counsel and tax advisors on cross-border matters Why Clients Hire Me: • Big-law-level drafting with boutique responsiveness • Practical, business-focused advice grounded in execution reality • Clear scoping and transparent fee arrangements • Experience across financings, acquisitions, fund formations, and cross-border transactions Typical Projects: • Contract drafting and negotiation • Entity formation and governance packages • Private offering document suites • Venture financing documentation • M&A transactions from LOI through closing • Fractional or outside general counsel support Industries Technology | SaaS | FinTech | Digital Assets | E-commerce | Healthcare | Real Estate | Food & Beverage | Professional Services

I am a skilled attorney with over 36 years of legal experience with an emphasis on commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate and criminal appeals.

Dominick Brook has been a licensed attorney in Ohio for the last 16-years. Prior to founding Brook Law, he served as the Director of Real Estate at Ohio University, negotiating and structuring complex transactions to align the University’s real estate portfolio with its mission. For over a decade before Ohio University, Dominick was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young and served as a trusted business advisor for clients ranging from Fortune 10 companies to high-tech start-ups. Earlier in his career, he worked as a research analyst with Ohio University’s Voinovich School and served as an adjunct instructor of economics at Ohio University. Dominick is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland (Masters of Economics and Politics), Ohio University (Masters of Political Science), and the Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law (Juris Doctorate). He is a Governor-appointed Ohio Commodore to aid in the attraction of businesses to Ohio, is a member in three angel investment funds, and served on the Athens County Port Authority.

Attorney licensed in Kentucky and Ohio with four years experience in real estate transactional law (commercial and residential), litigation, construction law, and IP licensing. I have substantial experience in drafting and reviewing contracts as complex as billion dollar mining financing down to simple settlement agreements.

I'm a New York Attorney, who would love to review contracts, negotiate on your behalf, review title, and inspection reports to ensure you buy or sell your home with marketable title.

I am passionate about legal research and writing. I have excellent research and writing skills. My entire legal career has centered around fact-finding, contract and statute interpretation, legal analysis, as well as legal research and writing.

Mr. Goodwin is an experienced transactional attorney, with experience working both for a large law firm and as in-house counsel for a leading global healthcare system.

J. D. Bridges has worked both in-house and in firms and has seen countless commercial agreements and technology deals from every angle. J. D.’s worked as in-house counsel for high-growth, VC-backed startups, IT solutions providers and cybersecurity companies and also at an AmLaw Top 50 global firm, representing clients in a variety of industries and purchasers and creators of technology across the globe. He’s negotiated commercial contracts with some of the world’s largest financial services and pharmaceutical companies, as well as assisting startups from incorporation to exit. He’s also helped Fortune 100 companies protect themselves and their data when procuring technology from startups and legacy technology providers alike. ‍ J. D. brings a practical and growth-focused mindset to legal advice and excels in working with front-line sales organizations and sales leadership as well as internal counsel, business owners and procurement professionals. Whether a pre-seed AI startup, established manufacturer or a global IT procurement effort, J. D. can support you while concurrently growing and protecting your business.

Motivated, hardworking, and passionate attorney with strong organizational skills. Skilled in researching, interpreting, and writing legal documents. Detailed-oriented individual with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I have WealthCounsel available for Ohio.

Northeast Ohio attorney providing comprehensive legal services in business law, real estate law, estate planning, and transactional matters for individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing companies. Practice areas include business formation and structuring, contract drafting and review, partnership and operating agreements, commercial transactions, business purchases and sales, and ongoing legal counsel for small and mid-sized businesses. Also represents clients in residential and commercial real estate matters, including purchases, sales, leases, title and closing issues, and property-related agreements. Estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate and estate administration designed to protect clients’ assets and long-term goals. Known for practical guidance, responsive communication, and helping clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence.