Our business lawyers routinely handle issues involving business planning, business transactions and business disputes of all types. From start-up through dissolution or divestiture, our business law practice area provides experienced advocacy to help businesses overcome obstacles and achieve their objectives. We are skilled in negotiating and preparing the legal documents for any business transaction. Our years of experience have resulted in creative solutions to the most complex business problems.
Business Transactions
At Hrabcak and Company, we aren’t just business lawyers – we are trusted advisors. We offer sophisticated yet affordable counsel for complex business transactions for companies of all sizes. Whether large or small, our business clients depend on our business lawyers to provide them with legal solutions tailored to their set of circumstances.
Columbus Bar Association – Member, Business Tax Committee Member, Real Estate Law Committee, Past Chair, Securities Law Committee
Premises Liability
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Our attorneys help clients navigate the complicated network of laws and regulations while negotiating favorable contract terms and preparing the necessary applications, agreements and other documents to successfully finalize real estate transactions. Should a dispute arise regarding licenses, permits, title or specific performance, we can handle the matter before the appropriate agency or in court.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
The real estate lawyers at Hrabcak & Company handle residential and commercial real property transactions on behalf of clients throughout Ohio. Our attorneys help clients with all of their real estate matters, from the purchase and sale of personal residences to the construction and leasing of commercial facilities to handling landlord-tenant issues.
Bryan is a dedicated attorney with experience specializing in civil litigation and business matters. Bryan’s focus is on commercial disputes, contract enforcement, consumer protection, real estate, construction, and personal injury cases. Bryan excels in crafting compelling arguments and delivering results. His methodical preparation and clear communication have earned him the trust and respect of clients and colleagues. Clients benefit from Bryan’s personalized attention and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes. His commitment to understanding each client’s unique situation allows him to tailor his approach and provide targeted, effective representation..
Medical Malpractice
Dog Bites
Disability Discrimination
A large portion of the firm’s litigation practice is devoted to assisting business and individuals in employment law disputes. The firm has a broad range of experience in representing employees against their employer which includes discrimination claims, family medical leave act, wrongful termination, disability discrimination, sexual discrimination, race discrimination, whistleblower, wage and hour claims, and formation of employee contracts with restrictive covenants such as non-competes, non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions. The firm also has extensive experience in representing employers in constructing employee manuals, employee contracts with restrictive covenants, severance packages and defending discrimination claims filed by employees.
For over 20 years, Hrabcak & Company, LPA has been providing practical, legal solutions and advice to business owners, individuals and families. The firm’s legal professionals have extensive experience in handling a wide variety of transaction and litigation matters, including residential and commercial real estate, probate and estate planning, employment law, entity formation, complex business litigation, creditor/debtor collection matters, tax law and veteran’s law.
Wills
Trusts
Jim Bownas has practiced for 50 years in the areas of wills, trusts and probate law and business counseling. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he is a frequent speaker at continuing education seminars for lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors. Jim is rated at the highest levels of legal ability and integrity by his peers and has been selected among the Best Lawyers in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First and Columbus CEO magazines. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Ohio, as well as the United States Tax Court and United States Supreme Court.
Power of Attorney
Probate
Jim Bownas has practiced for 50 years in the areas of wills, trusts and probate law and business counseling. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he is a frequent speaker at continuing education seminars for lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors. Jim is rated at the highest levels of legal ability and integrity by his peers and has been selected among the Best Lawyers in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First and Columbus CEO magazines. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Ohio, as well as the United States Tax Court and United States Supreme Court. Read More
Ohio State Bar Association – Member, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section, Past Secretary, Banking, Commercial, and Bankruptcy Law Committee
Foreclosure
Tax Law
Attorney James B. Curtin heads up the firm’s Tax Practice Group. Attorney Curtin has practiced tax law for over 35 years. He has substantial experience in representing individuals and business in all matters involving taxation. As a certified public accountant and attorney, Attorney Curtin can offer practical, business savvy tax advice and solutions to help our clients meet their personal and professional needs. We resolve controversies over business and individual income tax returns and net profits tax returns, estate taxes, payroll taxes, trust fund taxes, sales taxes, real estate taxes and commercial activity tax.