Was often sought after as a candidate for public office.
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Manufacturing Rezoning Ok’d For Gender Road Site
Successfully negotiated with city and residents on behalf of client to re-zone land for a storage facility.
Zoning and First Amendment Free Speech
Was quoted by the Columbus Dispatch on several occasions as an expert in zoning and civil rights law.
Plain City Approves Controversial Apartments
Successfully represented developer in obtaining re-zoning for apartment use.
Deal on Arena Taxes Reached
Successfully represented City of Columbus in Arena District Tax valuation case, exploiting contractual oversight by large firm representing Nationwide Realty Investors and enabling settlement of property tax case filed by School Board with substantial financial contribution by Nationwide.
Selling Emerald Farms (Twice)
Obtained a Temporary Restraining Order for developer client preventing landowner from breaching land sale contract, enabling development of one of the most sought-after land parcels in central Ohio.
When Chips Were Down Mulch Business Won Variance
Successfully overcame staunch neighborhood opposition to obtain controversial re-zoning, enabling client to establish his business.
Brookside Bringing in More Lawsuits; Brookside Plat is Accepted by County; Tract in Marysville Will Be Preserved
Filed inverse condemnation case against city opposing development, resulting in settlement of over One Million Dollars.
Jury Puts Value of $359,494 on Lot Needed for I-670 Widening Project
Obtained jury verdict of nearly twice that offered by Ohio Department of Transportation in an eminent domain case.
Council Puts Storage Site on Hold; Reynoldsburg Clears Way for Building by Storage Company
Successfully obtained a Federal Temporary Restraining Order against a City Councilman prohibiting him from voting on client’s re-zoning due to a conflict of interest, enabling client to successfully obtain requested zoning.