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Andrew C. Emmert is a partner in the real estate, corporate and business organizations and taxation practice groups at DBL Law. Mr. Emmert provides general counsel services to individuals and privately-held businesses in a wide range of industries, and to real estate owners, investors, tenants and developers.
Drew concentrates his practice in general business matters, real estate and construction, probate, estate planning and intellectual property matters. His business practice focuses on all aspects of corporate, limited liability company and partnership law, including purchases and sales of businesses, business entity selection and formation, financing arrangements, contracts, commercial transactions, employment law and business succession planning. Clients benefit from Drew’s years of work experience in the financial markets, commercial lending and securities brokerage, as well as, his undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance.
Drew’s real estate practice focuses on acquisition, development and sales of commercial real property, including retail, multi-family, office and industrial projects. He has extensive experience in all real estate transactions, leasing, sale-leaseback transactions, tax deferred 1031 exchanges, cell tower easements for monopole and rooftop installations, zoning, construction contracts and challenges to real estate tax valuations.
Drew has successfully lowered clients’ real estate tax bills by challenging property valuations for residential and commercial properties, including retail shopping centers and strip centers, office buildings, hotels, manufacturing plants, distribution warehouses, parking garages and mobile home parks.
In 2007, Drew became a Board Certified Specialist in Business, Commercial and Industrial Real Property Law by the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA). Also in 2007, Drew was appointed by the President of the OSBA to the Real Property Law Specialty Board. He was recently appointed to his second term on the Real Property Law Specialty Board, which is charged with identifying the competency areas for real estate specialists, review and approval of test applicants and preparation and administration of exams to lawyers seeking real estate specialist certification.
Drew’s Intellectual Property practice focuses on trademark registration and conflicts, as well as copyright law and licensing.
Drew is AV Peer Review Rated, the highest rating given to lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell, and has held this rating since 1998, his first year of eligibility.
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State: Kentucky
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State: Ohio
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Posted by Nora | August 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Andrew Emmert proactively reached out to me to appeal for a lower tax-assessed valuation of a property I purchased which I found to be very impressive. From that first written communication I received from Drew to the final email I received recapping the final resolution of real estate tax appeal ca...
Posted by Sandeep | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I needed to resolve a sensitive financial matter that involved a family member. Mr. Emmert took time to understand the situation, was patient, made himself available whenever needed and offered sound and professional guidance. The matter was resolved satisfactorily with his assistance. I recommend h...
Posted by Bruce | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We hired Drew Emmert based upon a recommendation from our estate planning attorney. We were embarking on buying a lot from a developer, which required a tear down, and then building our custom dream home. After 40 years in the financial business (now retired) we knew there are many complications t...
Posted by Andy | October 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired Andrew to review and submit a commercial real estate property tax appeal and he requested many relevant items and went the extra step to find additional items to present a comprehensive analysis to the assessor. He was reasonable with the fees, prompt to respond, and made a compelling argume...
Posted by Ben | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Drew assisted in work to acquire a privately held company, including but not limited to supporting valuation, drafting a Letter of Intent, performing due diligence documentation review, and advising on the deal structure. He is a professional, experienced, and trustworthy attorney, and I felt like I ...
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Certified Specialist in Commercial Real Property Law 2007-2015, Ohio State Bar Association
2015
AV Peer Review Rating - 1998-2015, Martindale-Hubbell
2016 - Present
Partner, DBL Law - Dressman Benzinger LaVelle
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Katz Greenberger & Norton LLP
2008 - 2011
Member - Attorney, Frost Brown Todd LLC
2004 - 2008
Member - Attorney, Cors Bassett LLC
1988 - 2004
Member - Attorney, Cohen Todd Kite & Stanford
2016 - Present
Cincinnati Bar Association, Real Property Law Practice CommitteeChair
2007 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationOSBA Specialty Board Member
Member
Member
Acquisition of Grocery Anchored Center and Effective 1031 Exchange
Poised for Acquisition of Development
Achieved Significant Reductions In Real Property Tax Up To 75%
Effective Joint Venture
Productive Business Transition
Successful Purchase of Division of Manufacturing Company
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
B.B.A
2015
The Dark Corners of the Commercial Lease
2014
Purchase Options & Rights of First Refusal
2009
Minority Rights and Fiduciary Obligations
2015
2015
English
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