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Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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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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Real Estate - Ohio

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Calfee, Halter & Griswold has an experienced bench of transactional experts that attracts an impressive roster of lenders, developers and companies, as well as public sector entities. The firm frequently acts on the sale, acquisition and financing of property across a range of asset classes, as well as offering extensive leasing capabilities. It complements its transactional practice with dedicated zoning and land use know-how, allowing for a full-service approach to complex development projects.

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 respondentUSA
  • Response time is key in a fast-moving real estate transaction market. Calfee always meets the mark on timing.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Calfee has the ability to break down complex issues into ones that are simple, allowing for corrective actions that are concise and timely.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The team provides an excellent service and they're extremely responsive.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The Calfee team is responsive, effective and very knowledgeable.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Karla Rogers
    Band 3Karla Rogers

    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 respondentUSA
    • Clients are appreciative of her attentiveness, timeliness, and the thorough advisory she provides throughout a transaction.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • She is extremely responsive to our requests and is always willing take on complex situations.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Elizabeth Zoller Golish
    Band 4Elizabeth Zoller Golish

    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 respondentUSA
    • Elizabeth is very helpful, knowledgeable and responsive.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Gary Ellsworth
    Band 4Gary Ellsworth

    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 respondentUSA
    • Gary is a joy to work with. He is efficient, timely and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Mara E Cushwa
    Band 4Mara E Cushwa

    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.

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