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.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH
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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). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Bobrow handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Cleveland
Howard Bobrow is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →
Securities Law in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Howard Bobrow
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard Bobrow's practice in the field of business, m&a, and securities.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and securities, Howard Bobrow can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Howard Bobrow attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Howard Bobrow Handles in Cleveland
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