Corporate Transactions & Real Estate

In all manner of business transactions, Cleveland business attorney, Nicholas DeBaltzo, Jr. will be there to walk you through the somewhat complex world of Ohio corporate and contract law. We focus on the representation of small to mid-sized growth oriented entrepreneurial businesses and individuals, in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and review, and commercial real estate. We are also regularly engaged in the review, structure, development and implementation of corporate structures, reorganizations and compliance with corporate formalities.

For established businesses, we offer independent legal services in all steps of the business operation, delivery chain, and customer service. Our expertise in Cleveland business law cuts across such industries as in technology, retail, manufacturing, renewable energy, entertainment, construction, electronics, banking and financial services, and real estate.

Mr. DeBaltzo, Cleveland business attorney, will provide independent counsel and assistance in the following business transactions:

• Hiring and terminating employees
• Compensation plans
• Entering into agreements with independent contractors
• Forming corporations and entering into partnerships
• Entering into agreements with suppliers and distributors
• Selling or purchasing a business
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Joint venture agreements
• Intellectual property rights, trademark protection
• Selling or purchasing commercial or residential real estate
• Resolving contracts

To protect your interest, you need a Cleveland business lawyer with broad experience in commercial transactions, real estate and corporate litigation on your side.

Although our years in the industry have given us a unique insight into every industry, each business is unique. This is why we always give an extra effort to learn our client’s business to ensure that anything we do is not contrary to the core principles and mission and vision of the company.

Because of our experience in business litigation, we can draw upon that extensive knowledge to draft contracts that will avoid putting you in compromising legal situations in the first place. As a Cleveland business lawyer, we can steer you away from legal hazards before they will even occur. You will always have an open line to us if you need to ask a question, voice a concern or discuss your case or matter. We are attorneys 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Contract Litigation

Nicholas DeBaltzo, Jr. is proficient in Ohio contract law, specifically drafting and reviewing binding contracts between parties.

What Does Drafting a Contract Mean?

Drafting a contract refers to the process of outlining the details and terms of the agreement so that each party will fully understand the definition, parameters, and consequences of the agreement. The agreement is binding and any violation will likely result in litigation. It is important that the words of the Agreement are clear and unambiguous.

The contract will protect each party involved in a business in case of a dispute. This is why this part of the process is crucial, and you need an attorney who is knowledgeable about Ohio contract law to protect your interests.

What Does Reviewing a Contract Mean?

When we do contract review, it means that we will carefully study the document so we can fully understand the expectations, restrictions, and consequences once you enter into the Agreement with the other party.

A contract is supposed to be mutually beneficial. While you can certainly review the contract on your own, our Cleveland business lawyers will make sure that your interests are amply protected during the course of the relationship. A good contract has very clear terms and conditions and accurately reflects the intent of the parties involved.

In cases of a contract dispute, our attorneys will also represent you whether it’s in arbitration, mediation or litigation. If we find some anomalies when we review the contract, we will suggest revisions and amendments to the provisions. We are always open to answer all your questions regarding the contract being reviewed.

Commercial Litigation

Do you want to protect your business interests? Are you a small entrepreneur experiencing a legal problem? Are you having trouble navigating through all the corporate processes when the law is involved?

A business litigation attorney in Cleveland can help you.

What a Cleveland business litigation attorney does is counsel clients in all issues concerning the contract, including ways to protect your interests in contractual disputes.

A commercial litigation attorney can help you with the following:

• Disputes between partners – Internal disputes are much more common than you think. Unfortunately, they will drive the business into the ground if both parties are not careful. Most of the disputes involve control of the company, mismanagement, and financial disagreements. Get yourself a lawyer to protect your own interests.
• Breach of contract – Contract disputes between the vendor and supplier, or between your company and the tenant or landlord, are a PR disaster. If both parties could not come to an amicable agreement, a Cleveland business attorney will help you find relief or defend your interests in a lawsuit.

We will work closely with you or your representatives, update you of the developments of the case, and make sure you understand all your legal rights and options so that you can make an informed decision when the time comes. While it is our responsibility to protect our clients by crafting a sound legal strategy, ultimately, it is also our responsibility to listen to our clients and create an appropriate legal plan that protects their interests.