Atty. Howard Bobrow

Atty. Howard Bobrow

Howard Bobrow is chair of Taft's Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice. His practice is primarily devoted to mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital.

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About Howard Bobrow at a glance

Howard Bobrow is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Taft. Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1996) and Miami University (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Howard Bobrow is chair of Taft's Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice
  • His practice is primarily devoted to mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital
  • Howard is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, venture capital funds, and emerging growth companies
  • He counsels private equity and venture capital funds and other institutional investors, as well as angel investors, on all aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, capital formation, and private placements
  • Howard has a wide range of experience with structuring and closing a myriad of early-stage and growth-stage capital formation transactions, including technology validation, technology transfer, technology licensing, seed investment, early-stage investment and follow-on investment transactions
  • Howard also represents private equity and venture capital funds in connection with their organization and formation, the fundraising process, governance matters, investments in portfolio companies, and compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers of Act of 1940
  • Howard serves on the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Venture Association
  • He has also guest lectured at the Weatherhead School of Management on the topics of the economics and structure of private equity and venture capital

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Bobrow's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Bobrow handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Howard Bobrow is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Bobrow

Where is Howard Bobrow's law office located?
Howard Bobrow's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Bobrow handle?
Howard Bobrow focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Howard Bobrow go to law school?
Howard Bobrow earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (—, 1992).
How can I contact Howard Bobrow for a consultation?
You can contact Howard Bobrow directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard Bobrow received?
Howard Bobrow's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1996
Miami University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fund Formation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Cleveland)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Cleveland)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Cleveland)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Cleveland)
- 2013

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