Atty. Gary S. Desberg
Gary S. Desberg is a Principal in the Cleveland law firm of Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., where he practices primarily in the areas of real estate law, business law and secured lending.
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Gary S. Desberg is an attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co. LPA. They haand 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985) and Florida (1986). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1985) and University of Michigan (โ, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Real Estate Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year โ Real Estate Law (Cleveland) (2015). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary S. Desberg is a Principal in the Cleveland law firm of Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., where he practices primarily in the areas of real estate law, business law and secured lending
- Mr. Desberg has extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions through his representation of several national and regional chain store tenants, as well as his work for lenders, owners, and managers of office, retail, and multi-family residential properties
- Mr. Desbergโs experience includes negotiating and documenting joint venture agreements, limited liability company and limited partnership agreements, private equity and mortgage loan transactions, single property and portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, space and ground leases, management agreements, and easement agreements
- Mr. Desberg also has significant experience in documenting commercial loan transactions and in general business law
- Mr. Desberg is a member of the Cleveland (member, Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section and Real Estate Law Section), Ohio State, Florida State and American (member, Business Law Section and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Bar Associations
- He served as Co-Chair of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associationโs Real Estate Law Institute in 1996 and 1997, and he is a frequent speaker at legal seminars
- Mr. Desberg was the recipient of the 2022 Rosewater Award for his long-term commitment and service to the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and its Real Estate Section
- Recipients of the Rosewater Award are recognized leaders and experts in his/her field, have extraordinary accomplishments and are involved in community service related to real estate interests as well as general community service
- Mr. Desberg also is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers
- Mr. Desberg has been named an โOhio Super Lawyerโ every year since 2006
- Mr. Desberg has been named in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2007, and was named Best Lawyersโ 2015 Cleveland Real Estate โLawyer of the Yearโ
- In addition, Mr. Desberg has been listed in Chambers USA Leading Lawyers, in the area of real estate every year since 2011
- Mr. Desberg received his undergraduate degree in 1982 from the University of Michigan and earned his J.D., cum laude, in 1985 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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