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Steve joined the firm in an of counsel capacity in 2005, after 15 years as Vice President and General Counsel to Bearich Management Company, a real estate management and development organization with a portfolio of 2 million square feet in Northeast Ohio. Steve's law firm experience includes private practice and associations with two Cleveland law firms.
Throughout his professional career, Steve has concentrated his practice in the areas of real estate, corporate (closely held), business and contract law. Steve's real estate experience includes negotiation and preparation of industrial, commercial and residential leases and purchase agreements and handling ancillary matters such as real estate tax complaints, workouts, landlord-tenant disputes, secured transactions and municipal regulation matters.
Education
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State
University (J.D., 1985)
University of Miami (M.B.A., 1980)
University of Miami (B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1979)
Publications/Presentations
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“Underage Drinking Laws and Responsibilities,” Westlake High School, 2006
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“Underage Drinking Laws and Responsibilities,” University School, 2005
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General Considerations in a Real Estate Transaction in "Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in Ohio", Pgs. 1-114, National Business Institute (1996)
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“Start Up Forums,” Legal Presenter, Greater Cleveland Growth Association [COSE], 1994-1996
Memberships/Associations
Cleveland Bar Association, Member of its Real Estate Section
Cuyahoga County Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
National Association of Industrial and Office Parks
Awards/Honors
Inductee, Orange High School Alumni Hall of Fame, 2005
Recipient, March of Dimes Outstanding Fund Raising Project, 2001
Nominee, Collier’s, Ostendorf Morris All-Star Team, 1997
Community Involvement
Member, Board of Directors, Dress for Success, 2006 to present
Member, Juvenile Justice Committee & Experts Panel, Bellefaire/JCB SAY [Social Advocates for Youth], 2005 to present
Councilman, Village of Moreland Hills, 2004 to Present
Volunteer Magistrate, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Diversion Program, 2001 to present
President, Richman Family Foundation/Kidzaffair Division, 1998 to present
Member, Board of Directors, March of Dimes, Metro-Cleveland, 2000-2005
Creator/Chair, Orange Walkmania, 2001
Chair, Geauga County Walk America, 2000
Creator/Chair, KidzAffair for the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, 1998-1999
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