Real Estate transactions

Margaret E. Cooper is a preeminent provider of legal counsel to landlords and tenants in structuring, drafting and negotiating a variety of leases, subleases and amendments in commercial settings. We have represented clients on leases for office buildings, industrial facilities, corporate headquarters, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, shopping centers, restaurants, other retail leases and a variety of other commercial lease transactions. We have regularly advised clients through the lease drafting and negotiation process, and are able to assist with lease amendments and termination when appropriate. 

Margaret E. Cooper is a real estate attorney who provides legal expertise to clients in all aspects of residential and commercial evictions. From delivery of the eviction notice to the eviction hearing and to proving and collecting damages, our practice provides expert counsel every step of the way.  Our clients include residential and commercial property owners and managers who are intent on restoring possession of their property and collecting when rent is owed or the tenant left the property damaged. We regularly represent clients in more than ten counties in Ohio.  

We represent clients in all varieties of disputes involving real estate and real estate transactions pending in state courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings and other forums. We have experience representing real estate investors and owners and investors in disputes and litigation involving real estate investments, leases and related agreements, fraudulent conveyance claims and possession. Our real estate litigation experience spans multi-unit buildings, office and retail space, and residential communities.

Purchasing vacant land or an existing residence demands expert real estate legal advice. We represent clients at all stages of the purchase and sale process including inspections, contract review,  lien and title issues, disclosure discrepancies, and closing. Our practice has experience representing purchasers and sellers and works closely with the lender and title companies to protect our clients' goals and interests while ensuring that the process runs smoothly.