Michael Alan Ellis

Michael Alan Ellis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Mergers and acquisitions Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Business ... +2 more

1375 E. 9th St., Suite 1700, Cleveland, OH

About Michael

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

44 years

20%
Real Estate 5%

24 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 48 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs

1375 E. 9th St., Suite 1700, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Michael Alan Ellis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Michael | February 20, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

WOW.. took the call on the 2nd ring

Mr. Ellis took the time to actually answer the phone and give guidance on the first call. Looking to hire him in the near future.

Posted by Dale | November 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highest recommendation.

Michael Ellis was my company's attorney for an M&A event in 2014. Two years later, I'm still struck by the quality of Michael's work. The man was consistently prompt, reliable, meticulous with the details, helpful in advice, and continually driving toward the goal lines. While other firms might ha...ve ultimately done the job (we interviewed four), I am pretty certain no one could have done it as well - or with less hassle to the client. A real standout.

Posted by Junaid | January 10, 2013

Absolutely the best

We recently sold the majority assets of a company which we had for over 10 years. We were very inexperienced in being part of a transaction of this magnitude. Michael made us feel very comfortable and protected every step of the way. We didn't have all our ducks in a row to execute thi...s deal smoothly, but Michael followed up with whoever he needed to get things done. Michael always made himself available whether it was nights, weekends, holidays, and even on vacation. I will only use Michael as my attorney in the future and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing counsel.

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Securities offerings lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm a business transactions lawyer myself, and I find Michael to be an outstanding "lawyer's lawyer". He has the kind of deep knowledge of his subject areas that makes him a valuable resource for fellow lawyers. He's been involved in writing some of Ohio's business organization laws. If I needed to hire someone to testify about these laws as an expert, Michael would be my man."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Ohio Super Lawyers, Cincinnati Magazine

2016

Cleveland Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs

2005 - 2016

Partner, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur

1992 - 2004

Partner, Kahn Kleinman Yanowitz & Arnson

1977 - 1992

Associate/Partner, Thompson Hine & Flory

Associations

1985 - Present

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

1980 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Former Chair, Corporation Law Committee

Education

1977

Duke University

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Pennsylvania

B.A., M.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Handling the Sale of Your Business

Walking the Ethical Line-Avoiding Conflicts

2015

Handling the Sale of Your Business

Preparing Your Business for Sale

2011

Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Business

Letters of Intent

Activity

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