Edward M. Kress

Biography

Ed concentrates his practice in the areas of general corporate law, including all phases of securities law, acquisitions, divestitures, mergers and reorganizations. He serves as general counsel, a director and secretary to a NYSE listed company. He has worked in all phases of real estate law. Ed has developed a niche in business/finance issues, including public and private equity and debt financings, venture capital financings, and real estate syndications.

Education

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law  (J.D., cum laude, 1974)
  • Miami University  (B.S., 1971)

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio

Affiliations/Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Dayton Bar Association
  • Rex Stores Corporation 
    • Director
    • General counsel
  • Beth Jacob Synagogue 
    • Director
    • Executive Committee 
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, Foundation Board

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell 
  • Best Lawyers ® (1995 - 2024)
    • Corporate Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Real Estate Law 
  • Ohio Super Lawyers® (2004 - 2009)
  • Who's Who in Law by the Dayton Business Journals