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Our Professionals
MARK I. WACHTER
Mark Wachter was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1977 and the
Maryland Bar in 1982. He is admitted to practice before the
federal courts of Ohio and the United States Supreme Court.
His practice focuses on business, real estate, construction and
commercial dispute resolution through litigation and alternative
dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation. He is an
active arbitrator and mediator of commercial and construction
matters. He has served as an ADR neutral for the American
Arbitration Association, the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
Court, and is frequently retained by parties seeking private
dispute resolution.
Primary Practice Areas:
Business and Commercial
Representation of businesses and individuals in contract disputes, employment matters, foreclosure actions, partnership and corporate disputes among members, shareholders, officers and directors.
Real Estate
Representation of owners, tenants, boundary disputes, property disclosures issues, leaseholds, quiet title actions, eminent domain actions, adverse possession, easements, licenses, and similar issues relating to the use of real property.
Construction
Representation of owners, contractors, material suppliers and design professionals in construction matters including contract negotiations, dispute analysis and resolution and mechanic’s lien claims.
ADR Neutral Services
Substantial experience as an arbitrator and mediator in business, real estate and construction dispute. Further information regarding these services can be found on Mr. Wachter’s website:
Education:
American University, Washington College of Law (JD, cum laude-1976)
University of Michigan (AM-1973)
University of Michigan (AB-1972)
Memberships and Associations:
Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember, Ohio State Bar Association
Member, Mediation Association of Northeast Ohio
Community Involvement:
Council Member, City of Beachwood, 1999-present; President of Beachwood City Council, 2008-2009; Chair of Council Finance Committee, Council Representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Chair of the Council Legal Committee, Member of the Council Economic Development Committee; City of Beachwood Planning & Zoning Commission, 1997-1998
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JACK KURANT
Jack Kurant was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1972, and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio and the United States Supreme Court. His practice is focused on advising clients on corporate and business law, including business acquisitions and sales, real estate acquisitions and development and estate planning and probate.
Primary Practice Areas:
Business Organizations and Business Law
Heavily involved in the formation of corporations and limited liability companies. Counsels closely held businesses on day-to-day issues, particularly preventative law, including anticipating potential problems. Pro-actively works with clients to reduce the potential legal, business and financial impacts, and counsels clients in business acquisitions and sales.
Real Estate
Represents clients in the acquisition, development and sale of commercial properties and residential developments. Advises clients on the preparation, structuring and negotiating of leases.
Estate Planning and Probate Law
Advises and counsels individuals in estate planning, preparation of wills and trusts, minimization of probate costs, probate avoidance and probate administration.
Education:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D. 1971
The Ohio State University, B.A. 1968
Memberships and Associations:
Member, Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Former Chair of the Ohio Bar Association’s Corporation Law Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Limited Liability Companies
Subcommittee on Limited Liability CompaniesMember, American Bar Association
Community Involvement:
Mr. Kurant is an Emeritus Member of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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MARC W. FREIMUTH
Marc Freimuth was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1971. From 1971 to 1978, he was an attorney in the Cleveland office of Squire Sanders & Dempsey, focusing on financial institutions, real estate and general corporate practice areas. From 1978 until 2005, he was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ohio Savings Financial Corporation and Ohio Savings Bank (later AmTrust Bank). His practice focuses on advising clients in the areas of business and corporate law, finance, financial institutions, real estate, and nonprofit organizations.
Primary Practice Areas:
Business/Corporate Law
Counsels clients on the formation of business entities, such as limited liability companies, general or limited partnerships, corporations and other entities, and corporate governance issues. Advises clients on issues regarding corporate finance, and purchase and sale of business entities, and a variety of contractual and transactional matters.
Financial Institutions
Advises financial institution clients and affiliates on aspects of regulation, governance, finance and lending, employment and contractual and transactional matters.
Real Estate
Advises clients regarding commercial and residential purchases and sales, mortgage finance matters, construction, leasing, foreclosures and workouts, and real property taxes.
Nonprofit Organizations
Advises clients on organization, formation, governance, real estate matters, employment contracts for senior executives, finance, and other matters.
Representative Clients
Capital One Public Funding, American National Bank, The Montefiore Home, Cleveland Jewish Publication Company, affiliates of Winking Lizard Tavern
Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D. 1971 (Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, Law Review)
University of Minnesota, 1968
Memberships and Associations:
Member, Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Real Estate Section
Member, Ohio State Bar Association, Real Estate Section
Community Involvement:
Mr. Freimuth was a 1985 participant in Leadership Cleveland. He is the President of the Cleveland Jewish News, former Chairman of The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, and former President of the Agnon School. He is Vice Chairman of Siegal College of Judaic Studies. He is a former Trustee of Opera Cleveland, and a former officer and Trustee of United Way Services of Cleveland, a former Trustee of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and a former officer and Trustee of The Park Synagogue, where he was named Centerite of the Year.
Recognitions:
Mr. Freimuth has been listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Law, and is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell.
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