Atty. Mara Ellen Cushwa

Atty. Mara Ellen Cushwa

Mara Ellen Cushwa is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. Mara received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Mara Ellen Cushwa at a glance

Mara Ellen Cushwa is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, construction, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State and American (Member, Real Property & Probate Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mara Ellen Cushwa is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
  • Mara received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Mara practices at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mara Ellen Cushwa's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mara Ellen Cushwa 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mara Ellen Cushwa is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

Mara Ellen Cushwa is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Mara Ellen Cushwa

Where is Mara Ellen Cushwa's law office located?
Mara Ellen Cushwa's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mara Ellen Cushwa handle?
Mara Ellen Cushwa focuses on business, real estate, m&a, construction, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mara Ellen Cushwa practiced law?
Mara Ellen Cushwa has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Mara Ellen Cushwa go to law school?
Mara Ellen Cushwa earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Mara Ellen Cushwa for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mara Ellen Cushwa received?
Mara Ellen Cushwa's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1990

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