
Real Estate
Representing buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions; public utilities with the enforcement of easement and franchise rights; and private property owners in eminent domain cases, property tax appeals, and contractor disputes. Preparing real estate purchase agreements, options to purchase, land contracts, deeds, title documents, settlement statements; easements, construction contracts, commercial and residential leases, and documentation of “like-kind exchange” tax deferral transactions.
Zoning
Representing land owners in seeking conditional use approvals, variances, and site plan approvals under local zoning ordinances. Representing opponents before the Ohio Power Siting Board to applications for permits to construct industrial wind turbine projects. Experienced presenting evidence to the Dayton Landmarks Commission regarding Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations, demolition and/or moving of historic structures within historic districts. Knowledgeable about selection criteria for listing buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.