Atty. Jay Romer
Jay Romer earned his BA from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University.
Business Advisory Services & More Attorney · Serving Fairview Park, OH · 28+ Years Experience
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About Jay Romer at a Glance
Jay Romer is an Of Counsel based in Fairview Park, Ohio, practicing at Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1998). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1997) and St. John's University (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Fairview Park, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay Romer
- Jay Romer earned his BA from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University
- His primary areas of practice are commercial real estate law and business advisory practices
- Jay has over 20 years of experience developing and managing retail and commercial real estate properties including new construction build to suit projects for national credit tenants, acquisition, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of urban properties
- Jay enjoys sailing, skiing, and backpacking and resides in Lakewood, Ohio Areas of Practice • Commercial Real Estate Law – project leasing
- acquisition and development
- finance structuring
- loan modifications
- tax strategy and implementation
- commercial lease and service agreements
- syndication
- disposition and short sales
- tenancy disputes
- rezoning and land use law
- and construction and contractor agreements • Business Advisory Services – small and mid-sized clients comprised of individuals, business owners, commercial landlords, tenants and property owners for all facets of real estate and business transactions regarding business entity formation and structure
- business stabilization and growth
- real estate project implementation
- and associated litigation needs Get to know Jay In 1997 Jay founded and serves as co-Principal of Great Lakes Resources, a commercial real estate development and property management firm with a portfolio of owner managed properties
- His focus is developing and managing retail and commercial real estate properties including new construction build to suit projects for national credit tenants, acquisition, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of urban properties
- Jay enjoys sailing, skiing, and backpacking and resides in Lakewood, Ohio Experience and Professional Associations • Board of Directors, Westerly Apartments and Barton Senior Center in Lakewood, Ohio • Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) • Ohio State Bar Association • West Shore Bar Association • Adjunct Professor, Real Estate Finance, John Carroll University – (1999-2002)
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Jay Romer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Romer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fairview Park.
Business & Corporate Law in Fairview Park
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Fairview Park
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in Fairview Park
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fairview Park
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 Fairview Park 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.
Fairview Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fairview Park-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 Fairview Park Choose Jay Romer
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 Jay Romer's practice in the field of business, real estate, and commercial re.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jay Romer brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Jay Romer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and commercial re, Jay Romer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fairview Park
A Fairview Park-based practice means Jay Romer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jay Romer Handles in Fairview Park
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