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Jacob Ben Derenthal
About Jacob
Biography
Jake focuses his practice on representing public and private companies, entrepreneurs, private equity firms, financial and institutional clients in a broad range of corporate and securities transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity issuances, corporate restructurings, venture capital and angel investing, strategic alliances and corporate governance matters. Jake counsels management, directors and shareholders in connection with entity formation, contract negotiation, operational and employment issues, commercial leasing, financing and exit strategies. He has experience in transactions involving healthcare, manufacturing, technology, aerospace, real estate, and service sectors.
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Licensed in Ohio for 21 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Walter | Haverfield LLP
The Tower at Erieview, 1301 East 9th Street, Suite 3500, Cleveland, OH, 44114
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Posted by Jeff | August 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely Stay Away
Awful experience on every level - completely incapable (or unwilling) of giving an accurate estimate for billing on a simple document review. Work product was not only subpar but inaccurate. Billed an egregious amount for what amounted to a few minimal emails of analysis. Behind the scenes mocked ...
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Experience
Honors
2009
Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Walter | Haverfield LLP
2012 - 2013
Counsel, Frantz Ward LLP
2009 - 2012
Associate Counsel, DentalOne Partners, Inc.
2004 - 2009
Associate, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
Associations
American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Education
2004
St. John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
StartupU
Early Stage Business Structures, Compliance & Best Practices: Common Questions By Entrepreneurs
2013
CLE
Business Contracts A-Z: Reviews, Drafts & Negotiations
N/A
Unknown
A Shift in Fiduciary Duties for Directors of Distressed Corporations
Publications
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Unknown
A Shift in Fiduciary Duties for Directors of Distressed Corporations
Languages
English