As 2014 comes to a close, now is the time to start considering next year’s property tax bills. This year represents a significant period as the valuation reappraisal period is in process for three Southwest Ohio counties. Butler and Clermont County are currently in the midst of completing their required sexennial reappraisals, which often result in a whole-scale of changes in values which will be provided to taxpayers by the end of September.
Strauss Troy attorney, Brian O’Connell will present at the Cincinnati Bar Association’s “Young Lawyers Section Seminar Series” on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. The event is part of the Cincinnati Bar Association’s “Brown Bag – Learn During Lunch” series. O’Connell will present “Construction Contracts: Nine Common Construction Contract Clauses You Need To Know.” During the presentation, he will present insights on the contract provisions to consider when engaging in a construction contract.
Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been honored as 2015 Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers®.
Andy Brownfield of the Cincinnati Business Courier profiled Strauss Troy’s new president, Marshall Dosker, in his feature, “After early start in business world, Dosker found home at Strauss Troy.” Related article: Marshall Dosker Named President of Strauss Troy
Strauss Troy was honored by CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) at their Annual Sponsor Appreciation & Holiday Celebration Luncheon on December 10th. Strauss Troy Attorneys Bill Strauss and Philomena Ashdown have served on their Board of Directors. In 1993, Strauss Troy Attorney Philomena Ashdown and a small group of Cincinnati women began to meet regularly to …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Frank Klaine will present a one-hour CLE course on Wednesday, January 15th at the Cincinnati Bar Center located at 225 E. Sixth Street, Downtown Cincinnati. Frank will discuss tax valuation, assessment and review procedures. The program will provide 1.0 hour of Ohio CLE credit and 1.0 hour of New Lawyer Training credit. …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Mary Beth Stevenson has been elected to the position of 2014-2015 secretary of the Fort Thomas Business Association. The FTBA promotes the success and growth of all businesses in Fort Thomas, Kentucky through strategic and collective marketing efforts, business-to-business networking, community engagement and professional development. By promoting private enterprise and economic development, in conjunction with …Read More
Strauss Troy Shareholder Pete Smith has been named the 2014 “Lawyer of the Year” for Project Finance Law in the Cincinnati area. Best Lawyers® honors one attorney per practice area in each community as “Lawyer of the Year.” Pete has deep industry experience in all aspects of real estate development and financing with an emphasis …Read More
Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been named among The Best Lawyers In America©. Based solely on peer review, being selected by Best Lawyers® is a significant honor. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers® lists have been regarded worldwide as the most trustworthy, unbiased source for legal referrals. “Year after year, a large group of our attorneys are named Best Lawyers®,” …Read More
Attorney Mary Beth Stevenson joins the firm as an associate and member of the Strauss Troy real estate practice group. She focuses her work on real estate closings, title insurance, escrow services, title insurance defense, contract negotiations and general litigation. Mary Beth has extensive experience in designing, developing and implementing strategic plans for commercial, residential …Read More
Strauss Troy, one of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading law firms, announced that Brett Renzenbrink has joined the firm as a litigation attorney. He focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial and business litigation, real estate law, banking and foreclosure. “The firm is continually adding new expertise to help us meet the …Read More
Strauss Troy, one of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading law firms, announced that Brian O’Connell has joined the firm as a shareholder. O’Connell concentrates his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, intellectual property litigation, products liability, regulatory and tort law. “The firm is continually adding new expertise to help us …Read More
Whether you own investment or owner-occupied real estate or a private residence, you’ve likely questioned how the taxes for your property are set and whether they are too high. Although certain credits and exceptions may apply to a particular situation, the taxes levied on your real estate are the product of multiplying a tax rate …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Matt Fellerhoff recently joined the firm after serving as a Hamilton County Municipal Court judge. Prior to becoming a judge, he served more than 18 years as an attorney and partner at another local law firm. Fellerhoff will continue his long experience, advocating for clients in public controversies, development and property rights matters, including …Read More
Strauss Troy Attorney Bill Williamson has been named a shareholder of the firm. He has diverse experience includes: real estate law, corporate law and entity formation, estate planning, probate and general business law. He has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate law including acquisition, construction, financing, title, leasing and divesture encompassing all categories …Read More
At one time or another, almost everyone who has been involved in the purchase of real estate where a lender is involved has paid for title insurance. What many do not realize, however, is that the title insurance policy he or she has paid for is title insurance for the benefit of the lender only …Read More
The condominium segment of the nation’s ailing housing market has been especially hard hit by defaults and declining values. Mortgage loans on condominiums are generally viewed by lenders as more problematic than for single family homes because foreclosures on a few units can affect the entire condominium project, and monthly HOA fees can become difficult to collect from individual unit owners …Read More
In its simplest form, the concept of predatory lending includes the imposition of excessive interest rates, origination fees, premiums, penalties, or other oppressive terms in consumer lending transactions. What makes these transactions “predatory” is that the loan terms are not based on the borrower’s credit rating; instead, the lender imposes higher rates or additional charges …Read More
An equipment manufacturer sells a piece of equipment to a business customer on credit. The customer fails to make payment, and the manufacturer sends a demand letter warning that legal action will be taken if payment is not received within ten days. The period expires without payment, and on the 11th day the manufacturer sues the customer and gets …Read More