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Attorneys across all of Calfee's numerous practice areas have significant experience representing real estate clients and helping them meet their legal and business needs in a cyclical economy.

Professionals

Professionals

Brent D. Ballard

Brent D. Ballard

Managing Partner Emeritus

Cleveland

Joshua G. Berggrun

Joshua G. Berggrun

Associate Attorney

Cleveland

Mitchell G. Blair

Mitchell G. Blair

Firm Vice Chair

Cleveland

Michael W. Bowen

Michael W. Bowen

Partner

Matthew A. Chiricosta

Matthew A. Chiricosta

Partner

Cleveland

Mara E. Cushwa

Of Counsel

Cleveland

Ellen G. Dorsten

Ellen G. Dorsten

Partner

Columbus

Gary L. Ellsworth

Gary L. Ellsworth

Senior Counsel

Cleveland

Elizabeth Zoller Golish

Elizabeth Zoller Golish

Senior Counsel

Cleveland

Conner H. Judson

Conner H. Judson

Associate Attorney

Cleveland

James F. Lang

Co-Chair, Energy and Utilities

Ronald M. McMillan

Ronald M. McMillan

Senior Counsel

Cleveland

Thomas I. Michals

Thomas I. Michals

Partner

Cleveland

John A. Mongelluzzo

John A. Mongelluzzo

Partner-in-Charge, Cincinnati

Cincinnati

Colleen M. O'Neil

Colleen M. O'Neil

Co-Chair, Litigation

Cleveland

Daniel Reinhard

Daniel Reinhard

Senior Counsel

Columbus

Karla M. Rogers

Karla M. Rogers

Chair, Real Estate

Cleveland

H. Jeffrey Schwartz

H. Jeffrey Schwartz

Partner

Cleveland

Ann Z. Seger

Vice Chair, Corporate and Finance

Rachel E. Shonebarger

Rachel E. Shonebarger

Associate Attorney

Columbus

Jennifer L. Vergilii

Jennifer L. Vergilii

Firm Vice Chair

Cleveland

Neil J. Whitford

Neil J. Whitford

Partner

Cleveland

Christopher S. Williams

Christopher S. Williams

Partner

Cleveland

News & Events

News

41 Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
Ohio Super Lawyers, 12.17.2024
Calfee Insurance Attorneys Tae Andrews and Matthew Chiricosta Quoted in Business Insurance Article “Ohio Supreme Court’s Rulings Bring Mixed Results for Policyholders”
Business Insurance, 12.17.2024
Calfee Insurance Coverage Attorney Tae Andrews Quoted in Law360 Insurance Authority Article “SL Policyholders Gifted Court, Underwriting Wins In 2024”
Law360 Insurance Authority, 12.05.2024
Calfee Earns National and Regional Recognition in 2025 "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Best Lawyers® , 11.07.2024
ACG GLCC Conference 2024 Highlights Video
10.09.2024
Corporate and Finance Partner Michael B. Hurley Speaks on Cincinnati Business Courier's 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Forum Panel
Cincinnati Business Courier, 09.19.2024
Calfee Partner Robert A. Miller Appointed to American College of Employee Benefits Counsel's Board of Governors
09.17.2024
98 Calfee Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Award Recipients
The Best Lawyers in America, 2025 edition, 08.16.2024
Calfee’s Corporate and Finance Practice Welcomes Partner Ellen G. Dorsten
08.12.2024
Calfee's Corporate and Finance Team Earns Recognition From IFLR1000 2024
The International Financial Law Review, 08.05.2024
Calfee Client Newell Brands Signs Atlanta’s Largest Lease Since 2018
07.02.2024
Calfee, Halter & Griswold Named a Leading Law Firm With 17 Practice Rankings and 43 Attorney Rankings by Chambers USA 2024
Chambers USA 2024 America's Leading Business Lawyers, 06.06.2024
Calfee Managing Partner Emeritus Brent D. Ballard Receives ORT Jurisprudence Award
05.22.2024
Calfee Client Covia Acquires R.W. Sidley’s Industrial Minerals Division
05.20.2024
Calfee Welcomes 2024 Summer Associates
05.20.2024
Calfee Wins Lex Mundi “Top Referring Firm for 2023” Award
05.09.2024
Calfee Litigation Co-Chair Colleen O’Neil Invited to Join In Counsel With Women
05.06.2024
Calfee Client Align Capital Partners Forms Specialty Tax Consulting Platform With Acquisitions of Cost Segregation Services, Inc. and TaxIncennovations, LLC
05.02.2024
Calfee Vice Chair Jennifer L. Vergilii Named to Crain's Cleveland Business Notable Women in Law 2024
Crain's Cleveland Business, 02.26.2024
Calfee's IP Team Receives Silver Rankings and IP Partner Raymond Rundelli Is Recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 2024 as "Top Trademark Attorney" in U.S.
World Trademark Reveiw 1000, 02.08.2024
35 Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
Ohio Super Lawyers, 01.19.2024
John S. Cipolla Inducted to 2023 Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame
11.03.2023
Calfee Earns National and Regional Recognition in 2024 United States "Best Law Firms" Rankings
Best Lawyers® , 11.02.2023
Calfee Earns Mansfield Certification
10.11.2023
Calfee's Corporate and Finance Team Earns Recognition From the International Financial Law Review
The International Financial Law Review, 07.20.2023
Law360 Insurance Authority Article "General Liability Cases To Watch in 2nd Half of 2023" Features Calfee Insurance Partner Matthew A. Chiricosta
Law360 Insurance Authority, 06.30.2023
Calfee, Halter & Griswold Named a Leading Law Firm With 16 Practice Rankings and 37 Attorney Rankings by Chambers USA 2023
Chambers USA 2023 America's Leading Business Lawyers, 06.01.2023
Calfee Partner Matthew A. Chiricosta Quoted in Law360 Insurance Authority Article, "CGL, Specialty Lines Pose Unique Hurdles for Opioid Claims"
Law360 Insurance Authority, 03.24.2023
Calfee Partner Raymond Rundelli Quoted in Crain's Cleveland Business Article, "Trademark Law Helps NE Ohio Businesses Protect Their Brands"
Crain's Cleveland Business, 03.21.2023
10 Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2023 Cincy Leading Lawyers
Cincy Magazine, 03.16.2023
Calfee Intellectual Property Partner Andrew Alexander Featured in The A Game: An Adcom Podcast
The A Game: An Adcom Podcast, 02.17.2023
Raymond Rundelli, Calfee IP Partner, Recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 as "Top Trademark Attorney" in U.S.
World Trademark Reveiw 1000, 02.07.2023
Calfee Real Estate Attorney Joshua G. Berggrun Featured in Cleveland Jewish News
Cleveland Jewish News, 01.27.2023
Calfee Corporate and Finance Attorneys Brent Pietrafese and Margaret Ahern Co-Author Article "Advice to Sellers: Maximizing Company Value Ahead of a Sale"
Crain's Cleveland Business, 01.14.2023
34 Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
Ohio Super Lawyers, 12.29.2022
Colleen M. O'Neil Inducted to 2022 Cleveland State University College of Law Hall of Fame
11.04.2022
Calfee Earns Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification
10.18.2022
Calfee's Christopher M. Ward Quoted in Business Insurance Article
Business Insurance, 10.05.2022
Calfee Partner Thomas M. Welsh Quoted in Crain's Cleveland Business Article
Crain's Cleveland Business, 10.01.2022
Calfee IP Co-Chair John Cipolla Served as Panelist at IP+ Conference Hosted by Cleveland State University College of Law
09.16.2022
Calfee's Corporate and Finance Team Earns Recognition From the International Financial Law Review
The International Financial Law Review, 09.06.2022
Calfee Business Restructuring and Insolvency Partner H. Jeffrey Schwartz Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article on Sears Bankruptcy Settlement
Wall Street Journal, 08.31.2022
76 Calfee Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2023
08.18.2022
Calfee Commits to Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification
08.16.2022
Calfee Attorneys David T. Bules and Erin E. Shick Present at Cincinnati Bar Association's 35th Annual Employee Benefits Conference
06.17.2022
Calfee Attorney Christopher Ward Appointed to Hilliard Environmental Sustainability Commission
05.24.2022
Calfee One of 50 U.S. Law Firms Named to 2022 BTI Midsize Client Service Masters List
The BTI Consulting Group, Inc., 04.28.2022
Calfee Ranks Among Top 33% of Law Firms in 2022 BTI Client Service A-Team List; Recognized as One of 59 Most Improved Law Firms
The BTI Consulting Group, Inc., 03.28.2022
Calfee Partners Josh Sanders and Steve Karzmer Quoted in Columbus Jewish News Article, "Intel Provides Local Attorneys Range of Opportunities"
Columbus Jewish News, 03.24.2022
Calfee Partner Joshua R. Sanders Elected President of the Ohio Lobbying Association
03.02.2022
Eight Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2022 Cincy Leading Lawyers
Cincy Magazine, 03.01.2022
Brent D. Ballard Honored by Crain’s Cleveland Business "Notable in Law"
Crain’s Cleveland Business, 02.28.2022
Calfee Partner Leah Pappas Porner Elected to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
02.15.2022
Calfee Insurance Attorneys Matt Chiricosta and Nick Bonaminio Co-Author Article, "Satisfying Policy Retentions or Deductibles With Other People's Money"
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, 02.10.2022
Calfee's James Sullivan Quoted in Law360 Article About Insurance Policyholders Pushing for COVID Premium Refunds
Law360, 02.04.2022
Josh Berggrun, Calfee Real Estate Associate, Featured in Diversity Matters in the Middle Market Podcast
Diversity Matters in the Middle Market Podcast, 02.03.2022
Calfee's H. Jeffrey Schwartz Featured in Cleveland Jewish News
Cleveland Jewish News, 01.28.2022
34 Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
Ohio Super Lawyers, 01.03.2022
Calfee Earns Multiple National and Regional Rankings in 2022 U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, 11.04.2021
Calfee Insurance Recovery Partners Matt Chiricosta and Alex Reich Co-Author, "A Trap for the Unwary: Navigating Tricky Claim Notice Issues Under Claims-Made Insurance Policies"
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, October 2021
Seventy-seven Calfee Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2022
The Best Lawyers in America©, 08.24.2021
Calfee's James Sullivan Quoted in Claims Journal About the Outlook for COVID Business Interruption Claims
Claims Journal, 07.27.2021
Calfee's Estate and Succession Planning and Administration Practice and Attorneys Recognized as Leaders in Ohio in Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide
Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide, 07.22.2021
Raymond M. Tarasuck Quoted in Cleveland.com Article Discussing Sherwin-Williams HQ Plans
Cleveland.com, 07.20.2021
Joshua G. Berggrun Named to "20 in Their Twenties" by Crain's Cleveland Business
Crain's Cleveland Business, 06.25.2021
Calfee, Halter & Griswold Named a Leading Law Firm by Chambers USA 2021 With 10 Practice Rankings and 27 Attorney Rankings
Chambers USA 2021: America's Leading Business Lawyers, 05.26.2021
Calfee's Michael W. Bowen Joins The Presidents' Council Board of Directors
05.24.2021
Calfee's Jim Holsclaw Featured in Energy Law360 Article
Energy Law360, 05.06.2021
Calfee Corporate Partners Steven Karzmer and John Jenkins Speak at CCRcorp Webcast
05.04.2021
Calfee Partner James Sullivan Interviewed for Law.com Article About Ohio Supreme Court Insurance Coverage Case Stemming From Pandemic-Related Business Losses
Law.com, 04.27.2021
Brent Pietrafese Leads Legal Deal Team for Cable Manufacturing & Assembly, Inc. in its Sale to Torque Capital Group
04.19.2021
Calfee's Michael Bowen Mentioned in Article on NEOtrans Blog
NEOtrans Blog, 04.16.2021
Corporate Counsel Name Calfee to the 2021 BTI Client Service A-Team Rankings and Most Improved List
The BTI Consulting Group, Inc., 03.29.2021
Calfee's James Sullivan Featured in Two Articles Discussing COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance
Claims Journal and Carrier Management, 03.04.2021
Nine Calfee Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Cincy Leading Lawyers
Cincy Magazine, 03.01.2021
Michael Bowen of Calfee Joins the Urban League of Greater Cleveland Board of Trustees
02.25.2021
World Trademark Review 1000 Recognizes Calfee Partner Raymond Rundelli as "Top Trademark Attorney" in US
World Trademark Review 1000, 02.11.2021
Calfee Elects Two Litigation Attorneys, Jake Blake and Matt Chiricosta, as Partners
01.04.2021
24 Calfee Attorneys Selected for Inclusion to 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars
12.08.2020
Calfee Earns Multiple National and Metropolitan Rankings in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, 11.05.2020
Mara Cushwa and Karla Rogers Co-Author Article for Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, 10.2020

Events

Calfee Partner Jason Rothman Presents "Employee Benefits: Changes of Status Checklist" Webinar on February 12, 2025
Webinar, 02.12.2025
Securing the Future: AI, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity for Businesses
Calfee's Columbus Office, 11.14.2024
Calfee Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group Partner Jason Rothman Featured on Panel for Strafford's SECURE 2.0 and Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts CLE Webinar
Webinar, 08.27.2024
Calfee Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Group Partner Jason Rothman to Present at 2023 HR Collaborative Conference
Savannah Center Cincinnati | 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd, West Chester Township, OH 45069, 04.26.2023
Calfee's Daniel McMullen Speaks at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Conference
05.19.2022
Calfee's Maura L. Hughes to Speak on Panel Hosted by the American Bar Association
06.29.2021

Alerts

Blog Posts

Strategic Deal Considerations and Unique Challenges Involved in Cross-Border M&A Transactions
Calfee Connections, 08.15.2024
Typical Problems Seen in Executing M&A Deals and Recent Innovations in M&A for Companies and Private Equity Firm Clients
Calfee Connections, 08.15.2024
Important M&A Questions and Answers About F-Reorgs, Avoiding Post-Closing Disputes, and ESOP-Owned Acquisition Targets
Calfee Connections, 08.15.2024
Employers Operating With Employees in California Are Now Required To Implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and Training Program
Calfee Connections, 07.01.2024
Keeping Things Confidential: How To Protect Sensitive Information in an M&A Deal – The Middle Market Deal Corner
Calfee Connections, 10.30.2023
Proposed Regulations Provide Guidelines for CHIPS ITC
Calfee Connections, 07.05.2023
Tax Credits Under the CHIPS and Science Act: Proposed Rules Rollout
Calfee Connections, 04.12.2023
The Time Is Now: U.S. Dept. of Commerce Accepting Applications for CHIPS Act Incentives
Calfee Connections, 03.20.2023
A Primer on Purchase Price Adjustments – The Middle Market Deal Corner
Calfee Connections, 02.16.2023
Calfee NOW: Congressman Mike Carey
Calfee Connections, 02.09.2023
The Race To Secure CHIPS and Science Act Incentives: Are You Ready?
Calfee Connections, 02.01.2023
A Variety Pack – Understanding the Creating Helpful Incentives To Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022
Calfee Connections, 01.30.2023
How Tech Companies May Mitigate Risk When Expanding Operations in Ohio
Calfee Connections, 01.04.2023
Calfee NOW: Ohio State Representative-Elect Steve Demetriou
Calfee Connections, 11.29.2022
Tips for Tech Companies Hoping To Expand in Ohio Under the CHIPS Act
Calfee Connections, 11.17.2022
Senate Passes CHIPS Act, Incentivizing Intel’s Investment in Ohio
Calfee Connections, 08.01.2022
Calfee NOW: Congressman Troy Balderson on Intel
Calfee Connections, 05.16.2022
Calfee NOW: Ohio Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Stivers on Intel
Calfee Connections, 04.25.2022
What the Hack?! Data Breaches, Ransomware and How Counsel Can Help
Calfee Connections, 11.08.2021
If a Business Buyer and Seller Can't Agree on Price, Consider an Earnout
Calfee Connections, 07.14.2021
The DOL’s Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors, Fiduciaries, Recordkeepers, Participants and Beneficiaries
Calfee Connections, 04.19.2021
Ohio Supreme Court To Issue Opinion on Central Issue for COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims
Calfee Connections, 04.15.2021
Purchasing an Ohio Business? Be Aware of These Potential Liabilities
Calfee Connections, 04.12.2021
How Startups Can Avoid Intellectual Property Missteps
Calfee Connections, 02.24.2021
Calfee NOW Episode 14 With Ohio State Representative Thomas West
Calfee Connections, 02.10.2021
Calfee NOW Episode 13 With Greg Browning, Ph.D., President of Capital Partners
Calfee Connections, 02.05.2021
Calfee NOW Episode 12 With Ohio State Representative Kristin Boggs
Calfee Connections, 02.03.2021
Calfee NOW Episode 11 With Ohio State Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells (D - District 25)
Calfee Connections, 01.27.2021
Calfee NOW Episode 10 With Marty McGann, Executive Vice President, Advocacy & Strategic Initiatives With the Greater Cleveland Partnership
Calfee Connections, 12.17.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 9 With Cleveland City Councilman Kerry McCormack
Calfee Connections, 12.16.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 8 With Senator Nickie J. Antonio
Calfee Connections, 12.10.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 7 With Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted
Calfee Connections, 12.04.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 6 With Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin
Calfee Connections, 11.18.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 5 With Columbus, Ohio City Attorney Zach Klein
Calfee Connections, 11.02.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 4 With Ohio State Representative Terrence Upchurch
Calfee Connections, 10.30.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 3 With Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley
Calfee Connections, 10.29.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 2 With Ohio State Senator Sandra Williams
Calfee Connections, 10.27.2020
Calfee NOW Episode 1 With Ohio State Representative Niraj Antani
Calfee Connections, 10.06.2020

Industry/Sector Contact

Karla M. Rogers
Chair, Real Estate
Cleveland
216.622.8616
Email

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