Summary

Chris has over a decade of experience counseling clients in connection with a variety of real estate matters. He has broad experience advising on all types of complex commercial, communication infrastructure, healthcare, retail, multifamily and single-family real estate transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

Chris also advises individuals and entities engaged in the health care industry, with a particular focus on long-term care providers.  Chris’ experience includes representing owners, operators, and managers of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in connection with acquisitions, dispositions and financings.

He aims to be a trusted advisor by truly understanding a client’s business objectives and strives to build long-lasting relationships that endure well after a deal closes.

Chris earned his J.D. in 2009 from the University of Michigan Law School, and his Bachelor of Arts degrees in 2006 from Michigan State University.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2024)

  • Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Real Estate (2020 – present)

All Service Areas

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School (2009)
  • Michigan State University (2006)

    B.A., with honors, International Relations and Psychology

Admissions

  • State - Ohio
  • State - Michigan
  • State - Colorado (inactive status)

Notable Matters

  • Primary regional outside counsel to one of the nation’s largest communications infrastructure companies, routinely assisting the client with leases, easements, and fee purchases in the Midwest.

Speeches and Publications

Speeches

Co-presenter, “The Complete Contract Guide for Real Estate Attorneys: Drafting, Review, and Negotiation Basics You Need to Know,” NBI Video Webinar, Nov. 30, 2021.

Moderator/Speaker, “Telecommunications Development and Leasing: If You Build It, Will They Come?” Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 43rd Annual Real Estate Law Institute, Nov. 5, 2021.

Co-presenter, “Ohio Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish: Handle Real Estate Closings with Skill and Efficiency,” NBI On Demand Video, June 2021.

Presenter, “Not in My Back Yard,” Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland Educational Conference & Expo, Dec. 2018.

Moderator, “Can you dig it? Mineral Rights,” Panel of industry professionals, 39th Annual real Estate Law Institute, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Real Estate Section, Nov. 2017.

Publications

Co-author, “Surrender, Surrender, But Don’t Give Yourself Away: Understanding a landlord’s damages for temporary repair costs at the end of a lease term,” Northeast Ohio Properties Magazine, Nov. 13, 2023.

Co-author, “Thanks for My CERCLA Liability, Dad!” Properties Magazine, July 2020.

Co-author, “Potential Transfer Tax + Real Estate Tax Changes on Entity Sales,” Properties Magazine, Nov. 2018.

Professional Affiliations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

    Member
    2021 and 2017 Real Estate Law Institute Conference, Planning Committee Member

Community Involvement

  • Holy Trinity Catholic Church

    Member

  • Diocese of Cleveland CYO Athletics

    Coach

  • Avon Little League

    Volunteer