Nicholas James DeBaltzo Jr.

Nicholas James DeBaltzo Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 26 years

Business Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate

5910 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

I am licensed to practice in Ohio and Florida. I represent individuals and small to mid-sized growth oriented businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Many of my clients consider me their outside general counsel and go-to source for all of their legal needs, including contract drafting and review, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, succession planning, labor and employment, minimization of risk and litigation management.

26 years

40%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

For over fifteen years, I have represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of strategic contract drafting and review, including, real estate purchase agreements, leases, oil and gas leases, operating agreements, corporate regulations, bylaws, consulting agreements, non-competition agreements, buy-sell agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, licenses and technology and intellectual property agreements.

26 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

I regularly assist clients with strategic start-up planning and implementation. I have negotiated numerous agreements relating to the formation and operation of Ohio and Florida corporations, limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.

26 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

I represent individuals and businesses in commercial and residential real estate throughout Ohio and Florida. I am regularly engaged in drafting purchase agreements, leases, performing due diligence, and advising clients throughout the purchase or disposition of commercial and residential real estate.

26 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dinn, Hochman & Potter

5910 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH, 44124

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Nicholas James DeBaltzo Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Jim | July 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

Fortunate to have Nick not only as a friend but also as a wonderful and dedicated attorney. Highly competent and always available. Highly recommend!

Posted by Tony | February 16, 2015

Confidence, Trust & Expertise

Working with Nicholas DeBaltzo has been an absolute pleasure over the many years that I have known him and I can not say enough great things about him that could accurately describe how wonderful he has been on a personal level and in handling my legal affairs. Extremely knowledgeable, he goes over ...and above the call & always keeps me well informed every step of the way. I highly recommend Nick’s legal services when confidence, trust & expertise are all top priorities.

Posted by Kathy | February 06, 2015 | Business

Restaurant owner

Nick is and has been our attorney for several years. He is trustworthy and an overall great attorney and friend. He helps with all our legal affairs at the restaurant and personally as well. I can't say enough about his personality, and his professionalism if that's even a word! I recomend him to pe...ople often who are looking for legal advice.

Posted by Dean | February 06, 2015

Highly Recommend Nick

I've known and worked with Nick for years. I'd highly recommend him for any and all legal matters. The key with Nick is if it's something he doesn't specialize in, he'll find a legal specialist in that area to make sure the job gets done correctly the first time.

Posted by Nethanel | February 02, 2015 | Real Estate

Help in purchasing properties

Nicholas has been very helpful in the process of purchasing properties for our company. Nicholas assisted us with the purchase of our first property, and once that was accomplished successfuly, we hired his services again for our second property. He is a very responsive and helpful lawyer, that kno...ws well his domain. Even after we finished using his services, he still answers all our questions that arise from time to time.

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Aaron Minc

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nick is one of the best draftsmen I know. He is very efficient and effective counsel. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amy Kullik

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Of Counsel, Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC

1998 - 2012

Attorney, Johnson, Miller & Schmitz

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Florida Bar

Orange County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Represented Seller of Business

Sale Transaction Closed

Represented Buyer of Commercial Real Estate

Transaction Closed

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Education

1999

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

John Carroll University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1991

Saint Ignatious High School

Publications

1997

American Society Of Composers and Publishers Freelance Authors' Rights After Tasini v. New York Times Has The Quest To Become An Electronically Globalized Society Diluted The Available Protections Under The 1976 Copyright Act

Languages

English

Activity

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