Mrfl Green Intro

GREEN LAW

SUSTAINABILITY

GREEN PRODUCTS

TAX CREDITS

LEGAL ISSUES ECONOMICINCENTIVES

GREEN LEASEGREEN BUILDING

GREEN LAWSustainability Practice

• Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis is proud to offer our clients “green” business services, to assist our clients in meeting the growing demand for sustainable, energy-efficient development practices. The legal jurisprudence on critical energy issues continues to evolve and grow ever-more complex. Our interdisciplinary approach to sustainability allows us to use our knowledge and experience in real estate and land use, business and corporate finance, intellectual property, litigation, government relations and public policy, regulatory matters and tax, including incentives and credits.

• Our attorneys assist companies in

improving their bottom line by developing

practical steps to reduce a company’s

carbon footprint, to take advantage of tax

incentives and to utilize connections within

the community to take advantage of new

business opportunities in solar, wind power,

technology and other green initiatives.

• Our experienced business attorneys will guide your company through issues of finance, corporate formation, governmental and tax incentives, real estate, construction and litigation. We can assist your organization in assessing the risks associated with green building projects, including LEED certification and draft contract provisions to limit exposure. Our attorneys are also available to assist your business in sustainability, recycling and the tax incentives available for green initiatives.

• With our wide scope of green and sustainability law experience, we regularly counsel our clients in:

– Project development, promotion, siting, permitting, acquisition and financing of renewable energy facilities and projects

– Launching or expanding businesses which manufacture and sell sustainable products and services

– Lobbying on sustainability issues for clients

– Litigation before courts, agencies or commissions relating to green and sustainability matters

– Assessing tax issues, including tax credits, tax abatements, and choice of business structure to optimize tax benefits

MEET OUR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICE GROUP

•Alternative Renewable Energy Projects

•Brownfield Development

•Climate Change

•Design & Construction

•Environmental

•Finance

•Governmental/Tax Incentives

•Green & Sustainability Business

•Green Leasing

•LEED Certification

•Litigation

•New Market Tax Credits & TIFs

•Real Estate

•Regulatory Compliance

•Sustainable Business

•Sustainable Products Technology

•Zoning/Land Use

Peter D. Brosse Bryan J. Dardis Sarah M. Duffy Mario J. Fazio

Mary Louisa L’Hommedieu Scott M. Lewis Mark P. McGrievy Peter Turner

THE “GREEN” TEAM

PETER D. BROSSE•Counsels clients in real estate purchases, sales, leasing, financing (representing both lenders and borrowers) and like-kind exchanges, real estate construction and development, corporate acquisitions, mergers, sales and financing, computer and intellectual property law, as well as business succession and estate planning•Represents clients in the Green Business industries and in Green construction and real estate matters•Frequently speaks on business issues including start-ups, year-end planning, real estate and financing and Green and sustainability issues•Serves as a trusted advisor, outside general counsel and legal resource to closely held businesses which rely upon his expertise in identifying the business and legal implications of their legal choices and in directing them to the right solutions for their business and personal needs

BRYAN J. DARDIS•Counsels lenders and borrowers in all types of real estate financing transactions•Represents landlords and tenants in leasing transactions•Advises clients in real estate purchases, sales, construction and development•Assists corporate clients with start-up and organization, acquisitions, mergers, corporate financing and business succession planning•Practices with a comprehensive and pragmatic approach, working with clients to achieve their business and personal goals•Represents clients in Green building, construction and real estate matters•Certified LEED Green Associate

SARAH M. DUFFY•Counsels clients in general business matters including corporate formation, purchase and sale transactions, as well as business succession planning•Advises clients on Green Business and real estate transactions•Represents corporate clients in employee benefits and federal, state and local tax matters•Advises clients in tax disputes and assists in resolution of IRS examinations, appeals and litigation•Assists health care clients in regulatory compliance

MARIO J. FAZIO•Specializes in corporate, partnership and real estate taxation•Represents a wide variety of corporate clients, including start-up and existing family businesses, partnership formations, sales and purchases of businesses, mergers, business succession planning and financing matters•Resolves IRS examinations, appeals and litigation•Counsels clients in estate planning, wills, trusts, and healthcare directives

MARY LOUISA L’HOMMEDIEU•Counsels clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, organizational structures, financing, debtor/creditor workouts, licensure, Medicare and Medicaid certification, compliance and regulatory issues•Represents various health care providers including nursing homes, residential care and assisted living facilities, MR/DD facilities, pharmacies, physicians, home health care and senior services companies, medical billing companies, device manufacturers, oxygen, ambulance and therapy companies

SCOTT M. LEWIS•Represents a wide variety of closely held and small to middle market companies in the manufacturing, retail, service and sports/entertainment industries•Facilitates the completion of acquisitions, sales, business combinations and divisions•Assists clients with private equity and debt offerings, real estate acquisitions, construction and leasing matters, employment issues, intellectual property licensing and a variety of institutional debt facilities.•Guides formation of tax-exempt organizations•Clients include a sports and entertainment marketing company, a professional sports team, advertising agencies, a regional grocery chain, a regional steel processing company, medical and dental professionals, and Green manufacturers•Applicant for LEED Green Associate Accreditation

MARK P. McGRIEVY•Counsels clients on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, organizational structures, financing, debtor/creditor workouts, licensure, Medicare and Medicaid certification, compliance and regulatory issues•Represents various health care providers including nursing homes, residential care and assisted living facilities, physicians, home health care and senior services companies, medical billing companies, device manufacturers, oxygen, ambulance and therapy companies•Represents real estate companies, banks and closely held businesses

PETER TURNER•Trial attorney with extensive experience representing clients in state and federal courts in complex commercial litigation and business disputes•Handles contract, tort, employment, professional liability, unfair competition, trade secrets, construction and trade disputes, UCC and banking practices cases•Practices in state and federal courts throughout Ohio before judges and juries•Represents parties in all forms of alternative dispute resolution proceedings•Strives to settle all matters and assist clients in making cost-effective business decisions through reasonable compromise

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EXPERIENCED

EQUIPPED

READY

to help you!

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