If you are an Ohio business owner, you have probably heard of business mediation as an option for resolving business disputes. But is it right for you? Although it is true that mediation has several potential advantages over traditional litigation, sometimes...
Business Litigation
Know the law regarding appraisals in an eminent domain case
In Ohio, when a person is set to lose their property through eminent domain, one of the most fundamental issues they should focus on is how to maximize their compensation. While it is frequently upsetting to learn that property will be taken by government entities for...
How to deal with issues of testamentary capacity
Waiting too long to create an estate plan can raise a whole host of issues. One of the most consequential is concerns about testamentary capacity. To create a legally valid estate plan, the person who signs of the estate planning documentation has to have sound enough...
Court rules local village can exercise eminent domain
Eminent domain can quickly consume your property if you’re in the way of development. And these takings occur all the time, too. In fact, property owners in Luckey, only about 20 minutes south of Toledo, were recently dealt a blow by a lower court judge who found that...
Can I sue my realtor or broker if they misrepresented a property?
Successfully buying property both as a professional and nonprofessional hinge on the accuracy of information provided by realtors and brokers. However, when one of the realtors or brokers in a transaction misrepresents something to the seller, they the real estate...
Five ways to ensure asset longevity in estate planning
It took you a long time to build your wealth. Now as you’re trying to figure out the best way to pass your assets down to your loved ones, you might find yourself worried about how long that wealth is going to last. After all, your loved ones might not be accustomed...
Are there any absolute defenses to eminent domain in Ohio?
Eminent domain empowers governments to acquire private property for public use, provided just compensation is paid to the owner. Ohio, like other states, adheres to this principle outlined in the United States and state constitutions, allowing the exercise of eminent...
Can Ohio businesses be involved in eminent domain?
Eminent domain empowers federal, state and local governments to acquire private property for projects of public benefit. This can include creating space for roads, utilities, schools, parks, airports and other public goods. Both the United States Constitution’s Fifth...
Understanding buy-sell agreements
When two or more people decide to form a business enterprise, they hope it will last forever. Unhappily, this expectation is often frustrated by unexpected events such as death, disability, divorce, bankruptcy and other events. The best way to plan for such events is...
Should you use a partnership structure for your business?
When you create a business, you have a lot to think about, including securing commercial property, hiring talent, and putting together a marketing plan. But before you get to that point, you have to settle on a business structure that best positions you for success....

