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Ohio commercial transactions: Improving your position as a “lender”

July 10, 2017

Frequently, clients desire to lend money, seller-finance the sale of their business or other asset, buy and then lease out a building, or engage in some other business transaction because they are motivated by favorable business terms the transaction provides on its surface: A high rate of interest, a good return under a lease, or … Continue reading Ohio commercial transactions: Improving your position as a “lender” →

By Christopher P. Finney

At our core we are a Cincinnati real estate law firm, but we offer depth of experience in a broad array of areas of law

April 10, 2017

As we have grown, the vision of the Finney Law Firm is sharpening for our clients and the public: A broad array of services offered in one firm, each practice area delivered in a quality fashion. At our core, we are a real estate firm, with experienced transactional attorneys, a title insurance company that insures residential and … Continue reading At our core we are a Cincinnati real estate law firm, but we offer depth of experience in a broad array of areas of law →

By Christopher P. Finney

Ohio corporate law: First District Court of Appeals: Fifty percent owners of closely held corporations may owe heightened duty to co-owners

February 26, 2017

In a case expected to be appealed to Ohio’s Supreme Court, Hamilton County’s First District Court of Appeals upheld the ruling of Common Pleas Judge Steven Martin in Vontz v. Miller, et al., 2016-Ohio-8477, that the fifty percent owner of a closely held corporation owes her co-owner a heightened fiduciary duty of “utmost good faith.” … Continue reading Ohio corporate law: First District Court of Appeals: Fifty percent owners of closely held corporations may owe heightened duty to co-owners →

By Brian C. Shrive

Isaac Heintz and Dylan Sizemore present “Five Pillars of Success” to Home Builders on April 20th

April 2, 2016

We are excited to announce that Finney Law Firm attorneys Isaac T. Heintz and W.Z. “Dylan” Sizemore will present “Five Pillars of Success” to the Greater Cincinnati Home Builders Association on Wednesday, April 20th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. HBA members and non-members are invited, but non-members (“Future members”) must pay $25 to attend. … Continue reading Isaac Heintz and Dylan Sizemore present “Five Pillars of Success” to Home Builders on April 20th →

By Christopher P. Finney, Isaac T. Heintz, W.Z. "Dylan" Sizemore

Why Do You Need An LLC?

February 1, 2016

Why Do You Need An LLC? There may come a time when small business owners are confronted with the question of why do you need an LLC (also known as Limited Liability Company)? Is there something special that an LLC can provide to business owners that would nudge them towards getting an LLC versus operating … Continue reading Why Do You Need An LLC? →

By Paul S. Sian

Exit planning: Cincinnati Accounting Firm Cooney, Faulkner has tremendous resources

September 13, 2015

Cincinnati accounting firm Cooney, Faulkner and Stevens has focused on “exit planning” for business owners — making their companies ripe for sale or implementing a smart succession plan. Below are just a few of their articles on the topic.  You may also visit their web site. Over the years, I have worked closely with Crystal Faulkner … Continue reading Exit planning: Cincinnati Accounting Firm Cooney, Faulkner has tremendous resources →

By Christopher P. Finney

The advantages of a full-service law firm coupled with a title insurance company

August 13, 2015

There are many law firms in greater Cincinnati, some special-purpose and some full-service, and there are many title insurance companies, commercial- and residential-focused. But as a lender, as a consumer, as an investor, as a Realtor, what are the advantages to having a robust title insurance company coupled with a full-service law firm?  We think … Continue reading The advantages of a full-service law firm coupled with a title insurance company →

By Christopher P. Finney

Advanced commercial real estate law: Ohio and Kentucky options, obligations and rights of first refusal

August 1, 2015

In commercial and residential leases, declarations, purchase agreements, and other instruments, parties variously create (i) options, (ii) obligations, and (iii) what are referred to as right of first refusal, but actual terms of each of those “rights” may depend on the phraseology in the document. As an opening proposition, unless specifically defined by statute or case … Continue reading Advanced commercial real estate law: Ohio and Kentucky options, obligations and rights of first refusal →

By Christopher P. Finney

Another expansion!

May 16, 2015

    OK, it’s not pretty, but it’s exciting.   It’s progress! Our third expansion at our Ivy Pointe offices is presently underway, with two new spaces being added to expand our commercial transactional practice. Now anchored by Christopher P. Finney, Isaac T. Heintz, Richard P. Turner, Kevin J. Hopper and Tracy L. Hawkins, our transactional … Continue reading Another expansion! →

By Christopher P. Finney

Finney Law Firm’s practice has extensive experience in the broad range of legal services that individuals and businesses may need.