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Benesch

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Benesch

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About

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Benesch’s Real Estate & Environmental Practice Group includes more than 40 real estate professionals and is a recognized leader in the Midwest and throughout the country. We represent buyers, sellers, developers, business owners, landlords, tenants, lenders and borrowers in a full range of services, from organizing and structuring the largest, most complex transactions throughout the country and around the globe to advising clients on their daily portfolio management issues and environmental compliance, regulatory and liability issues.

Benesch has significant experience in providing counsel on property acquisitions and dispositions, as well as the acquisition of distressed debt and assets. Further, we counsel clients in all aspects of complex real estate transactions, including diligence, structure, negotiation and documentation. We have completed hundreds of purchase, sale, and joint venture transactions. We understand the importance of moving a deal forward.

As noted above, our real estate practice is truly national in scope. While clients benefit from the lower rate structure that comes from working with a Midwest-based firm, our experience has no geographic limits in the U.S. Another benefit of the geographic scope of our practice is that we have a very strong network of local counsel who we are able to call upon when needed.

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Real Estate - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Benesch is respected for its broad transactional practice, with recognized strengths in complex development and acquisition work. The firm also offers expert counsel on financing and dispositions of properties. The team represents a wide variety of clients, including companies in the retail arena. It also maintains an active leasing practice on behalf of its property owner, REIT and developer clients, including providing counsel on amendments, termination agreements and assignments. The firm has core experience pertaining to mixed-use, retail, multi-family, office, industrial and hospitality properties.

Work Highlights

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  • Benesch continued to serve as project counsel to First Quality Enterprises in connection with the assembly and development of a multiphase mega-site project, currently worth around $1 billion.

Strengths

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  • They are extraordinarily responsive and take great care in their work.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • They are a well-oiled machine that can process a large number of deals.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The Benesch team have extraordinary depth in the commercial real estate space, with a practical approach strongly focused on business objectives.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jeffrey J Wild
    Band 1Jeffrey J Wild

    Jeffrey J Wild

    Jeffrey Wild is a vastly experienced practitioner who is particularly adept at handling real estate transactions, including project financing and acquisitions.
    • Jeffrey is a great business partner. He is very responsive, always able to find the right lawyers. He is very business-savvy.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Jeff is a star.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Jeffrey is really good at understanding clients' needs and coming up with creative solutions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 2Jared E Oakes
    Band 2Jared E Oakes

    Jared E Oakes

    Jared Oakes has particular skill in handling complex development and sophisticated financing work, including distressed debt.
    • Jared brings substantial experience to our transactions, providing valuable insight.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • He is always there for us and willing to quarterback.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Kelly Noll
    Band 4Kelly Noll

    Kelly Noll

    Kelly Noll is held in high regard by clients due to her work assisting with the preparation and negotiation of commercial leases. She possesses additional experience advising clients on real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
    • Kelly is great and provides excellent communication and service. She fights for her clients.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Robert Ondak
    Band 4Robert Ondak

    Robert Ondak

    Robert Ondak is particularly adept at handling retail leasing deals. He regularly acts for sophisticated retail developers and investors.
    • Robert is an outstanding lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingKathryn Kramer Gaydos
    Up and ComingKathryn Kramer Gaydos

    Kathryn Kramer Gaydos

    Kathryn Gaydos is an up-and-coming lawyer with experience representing clients in the redevelopment and leasing of large shopping centers.

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