Atty. Matthew Byron Lake

Atty. Matthew Byron Lake

Mr. Matthew Byron Lake is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, disposition, entity formation and 7 other areas of law.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Matthew Byron Lake at a glance

Matthew Byron Lake is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1999). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1999) and Indiana University School of Business (B.S. Finance, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cincinnati and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Byron Lake is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, disposition, entity formation and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Indiana University School of Business in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Matthew practices at Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Byron Lake's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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

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Tax Law

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Commercial Real Estate

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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 Cincinnati 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 Matthew Byron Lake

Where is Matthew Byron Lake's law office located?
Matthew Byron Lake's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Byron Lake handle?
Matthew Byron Lake focuses on formation, business, real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew Byron Lake practiced law?
Matthew Byron Lake has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Byron Lake go to law school?
Matthew Byron Lake earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Finance, 1994).
How can I contact Matthew Byron Lake for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Byron Lake received?
Matthew Byron Lake's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1999
B.S. Finance
Indiana University School of Business
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1999

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