About DeBaltzo Law

Meet Cleveland Business Attorney Nicholas J. DeBaltzo, Jr.

DeBaltzo Law is headed by Nicholas J. DeBaltzo, Jr., who has been a business attorney since 1999. He focuses on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including annual business check-ups, contract negotiation and drafting, national and international commercial and residential real estate transactions, and interpreting entertainment and sports law.

Mr. DeBaltzo works with Homeowners' Associations and closely held, family-owned businesses and serves as outside general counsel to numerous for-profit and not-for-profit entities. If a legal matter has to do with general business concerns and transactions, Attorney DeBaltzo has the experience and knowledge to assist.

Education & Legal Background

Attorney DeBaltzo grew to adulthood while attending Saint Ignatius High School–near downtown Cleveland. He has strong roots in his community, connections to the Cleveland area, and he knows the ins and outs of Ohio and federal law.

He continued his education at John Carroll University, graduating in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy. Three years later, in 1999, he earned his Juris Doctor from the Cleveland State University College of Law (formerly Cleveland-Marshall Law School).

Building Experience for Contract Law

His experience serving as Research Editor of the Cleveland State Law Review and award of first place in the Nathan Burkan Memorial Writing Competition, focusing on copyright law, set him up with the needed skills to excel at contract law–a dogged attention to detail and a deep understanding of language. Nicholas DeBaltzo has been working hard at building local connections and contacts over the intervening decades since his graduation.

Bar Admissions and Federal Practice

Attorney DeBaltzo has been serving residents in the state of Ohio since he passed the bar in 1999. He is also admitted to practice in the state’s U.S. District Courts in both the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio where he can represent clients in federal cases. Always looking to expand and grow his firm, Attorney DeBaltzo went on to pass the bar in Florida in 2005 and serves state residents in business matters along with international clients in real estate transactions.

How DeBaltzo Law Firm Helps Clients

Attorney DeBaltzo has dedicated time and effort to forging and maintaining professional and civic affiliations with the Ohio State, Cleveland Metropolitan, Florida State and Orange County Bar Associations.

As the lead attorney at DeBaltzo Law Firm, his years of experience, focused legal training, professional affiliations, and deep local roots allow him to provide practical, well-informed guidance tailored to each client’s situation. His attention to detail and understanding of complex legal language help clients avoid costly mistakes and make confident decisions. This foundation enables the firm to deliver comprehensive legal support across key practice areas designed to support clients at every stage in business, including:

Areas of Practice

Business & Corporate Law

From entity formation to governance and growth planning, we provide strategic corporate law guidance that supports client businesses at every stage. We have developed significant experience in matters of corporate law along with private company governance, agreement negotiation and drafting, risk management and employee disputes and relations, representation in strategic partnerships and real estate transactions, and so much more. Our vast experience in the corporate world also allows us to offer sound business counseling, whatever our client’s industry.

The DeBaltzo Law Firm is focused on the representation of entrepreneurial and growth-oriented businesses. To that end, we are committed to providing timely, efficient and cost-effective legal services.

Contract Law & Business Agreements

At DeBaltzo Law, we recognize that contracts are the backbone of every solid business relationship. We draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect our clients’ interests and minimize risk, so they can focus on what they do best–growing their business. As part of our firm’s valuable annual business check-up, Attorney DeBaltzo assists business owners with liability surrounding formation and governance, succession and key business relationships, common employee-centered legal matters, and agreements and form contracts. It isn’t up to every business owner to understand the intricacies and obligations of every commercial agreement or form contract they use, but it is important that their business attorney does.

At DeBaltzo Law we pride ourselves on knowing the fine print and various rights and obligations of the parties to any contract, preventing potentially disastrous financial and legal consequences for client businesses. Our Annual Business Check-Up enables us to review contracts and provide guidance and recommendations on key contractual issues.

Real Estate Transactions

As trusted real estate attorneys, the team at DeBaltzo Law assists with residential and commercial transactions, due diligence, property documentation, and more, ensuring that deals are thorough, compliant, and aligned with company goals. We regularly represent individuals and businesses in the purchase and sale of residential, retail, industrial and commercial real estate, both in Ohio and Florida, for domestic and international investors. From early planning and negotiating the purchase agreement to conducting due diligence and reviewing title, surveys, and other reports, we are there for every step of the process.

When buying or selling real property, the process can be confusing, and it can be easy to miss key details that are shrouded in obscure language. Attorney DeBaltzo and his team work hard to ensure that clients have the best possible outcomes from real estate transactions, offering guidance and professional legal advice at every turn.

Why Choose DeBaltzo Law Firm

Whether launching a new venture, negotiating a complex contract, or preparing for a merger, Attorney Nicholas DeBaltzo and his team are here to help. They bring both deep legal experience and a personal touch to how they approach every type of corporate and business matter. You can rest assured that by choosing DeBaltzo Law Firm, you are selecting the very best business attorney without sacrificing a local, community-based character. Contact us today to book a consultation–we’re ready to help you succeed.