Commercial Finance

Experience

Lien Claims

I have successfully litigated and mediated multiple lien claims in numerous construction-related cases throughout Ohio.

Loan Transaction Involving Refinancing of an Office Building

We represented a commercial lender in a loan transaction for the refinancing of an office building in Maryland. We advised the client at all steps of the process, including due diligence, negotiation of documents and the closing. We also had to incorporate several state-specific provisions into the documents to account for Maryland’s unique deed of trust laws. The borrower (our client’s customer) also sought an unusually quick closing date, causing our team to expedite the process and work around the clock to meet their deadline. The transaction was completed efficiently, enabling the borrower to move forward.

Property Acquisitions and OHFA Preservation Loans

Represented NCJC Housing & Development Foundation in the acquisition and OHFA preservation financing of a 44-unit and a 48-unit apartment complex in Hillsboro, Ohio.

Property Sale

Represented The Wallick Companies and its affiliates in the sale of a $12,500,000 nursing facility and independent living facility located in Springfield, Ohio.

Representation of Graeter's Manufacturing Company

Graeter's Manufacturing Company. Corporate representation of fifth generation family owned business which manufactures ice cream and confection products. Nationally known supplier of premium quality products (as referenced on Oprah Winfrey, the West Wing, and in other national media outlets). Counsel for franchise program with Graeter's as franchisor and business counsel for all corporate operations, inclusive of labor, real estate and general corporate work.

Represented Graeter’s Manufacturing in all Aspects of Construction of its Manufacturing Facility

We represented Graeter’s Manufacturing Co. with respect to the acquisition, development and construction of its manufacturing facility on Paddock Road in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Title Insurance Defense

We defend mortgage lenders on behalf of a national title insurance company. Often times these representations occur in the context of personal bankruptcies -- the bankruptcy trustee will seek to avoid the mortgage lender's mortgage based on an error in the execution or recording of the mortgage. In one such case, we defended a mortgage that was recorded in the wrong county. We quickly negotiated a settlement with the trustee that prevented the filing of an adversary proceeding and saved on costs. The settlement also permitted the mortgage lender to record its mortgage in the correct county and completely resolved the title defect.

USDA Rural Development Lending

Represented Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Company in a $1,630,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Section 538 financing of a multifamily apartment complex located in West Milton, Ohio.