
Real Estate
USA Guide 2026 : Ohio
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Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee’s Real Estate attorneys represent business entities, developers, investors, joint ventures, syndicators, institutional lenders, and individuals with the acquisition, disposition construction, development, leasing, financing, and zoning of real property assets. Calfee's Real Estate Litigation practice provides experienced representation in large-scale, complex litigation.
- Served as local counsel for an international pharmaceutical manufacturer in a $2.65 billion stock acquisition, which included a large headquarters facility
- Handled real estate matters in the asset acquisition of a company owning real property valued at $80 million.
- Represented shopping center owner in the disposition of three large shopping centers.
- Represented client in purchase and sale, master lease, affiliate guaranty, lender consents, and operating company subleases for recapitalization, sale-leaseback transaction involving the sale of its R&D, manufacturing, and office facility and triple net leaseback of the site.
- Represented a manufacturer in the acquisition/leasing of real property holdings throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- Represented a large healthcare industry client in the purchase out of foreclosure of its headquarters.
- Represented private manufacturing client in connection with the purchase of target’s real estate portfolio, including owned/leased real properties in Ohio, Indiana, and Mexico, as part of an $82 million acquisition of add-on business.
Industries (15)
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Energy and Utilities
- Aviation
- Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
- Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies
- Gaming and Hospitality
- Government
- Health Care
- Individuals and Families
- Manufacturing and Industrial
- Private and Family-Owned Businesses
- Private Equity
- Public Companies
- Retail and Consumer Products
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Work Highlights
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Calfee assisted The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with the negotiation of 14 real property leases, subleases, and license agreements.
Strengths
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Calfee's attorneys consistently provide sound legal work and advice.
Real Estate respondentUSAResponse time is key in a fast-moving real estate transaction market. Calfee always meets the mark on timing.
Real Estate respondentUSACalfee has the ability to break down complex issues into ones that are simple, allowing for corrective actions that are concise and timely.
Real Estate respondentUSAThe team provides an excellent service and they're extremely responsive.
Real Estate respondentUSAThe Calfee team is responsive, effective and very knowledgeable.
Real Estate respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Karla Rogers
Karla Rogers is noted for her proficiency across the full spectrum of real estate transactions. She regularly advises clients on the acquisition and divestiture of real estate assets, as well as lease negotiations and amendments. Karla is responsive, respectful and always willing to teach.
Real Estate respondentUSAClients are appreciative of her attentiveness, timeliness, and the thorough advisory she provides throughout a transaction.
Real Estate respondentUSAShe is extremely responsive to our requests and is always willing take on complex situations.
Real Estate respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Elizabeth Zoller Golish
Elizabeth Zoller Golish offers her clients the benefit of extensive expertise in real estate transactions, including acquisitions and development deals. Elizabeth is very responsive and has strong expertise and experiences which help provide valuable perspectives in working through a transaction.
Real Estate respondentUSAElizabeth is very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive.
Real Estate respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Gary Ellsworth
Gary Ellsworth has experience in a wide variety of real estate matters, including leasing and financing. He is always available to discuss situations and potential options for paths forward to complete a transaction or resolve a situation.
Real Estate respondentUSAGary is a joy to work with. He is efficient, timely and knowledgeable.
Real Estate respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Mara E Cushwa
Mara Cushwa has a respected practice which covers industrial leasing, project financing and development work, among other things. She acts for a broad array of clients, including lenders, borrowers and developers.
Ranked Individuals at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (4)
Members
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Neil Whitford

Karla Rogers
Head of Department

Ronald McMillan

James Lang

Colleen O'Neil

Thomas Michals

Matthew Barbara

Brent Ballard

Joshua Berggrun

Michael French

Conner Judson

Kevin Murphy

Karla Rogers
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Mara E Cushwa
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Gary Ellsworth
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Elizabeth Zoller Golish
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