Atty. Michael Drew Makofsky

Atty. Michael Drew Makofsky

Michael Drew Makofsky is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, business and corporate and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Drew Makofsky at a glance

Michael Drew Makofsky is a Principal based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Ohio United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1999). Educated at Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio J.D. CWRU Law Review Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio J.D. (—) and University of Connecticut B.A. (—). Active member of Activities •Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Cleveland Chapter, Member •Ohio State Bar Association, Member •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member & Chair of Business Law Section. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Drew Makofsky is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, business and corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices at McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Drew Makofsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Drew Makofsky 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

Michael Drew Makofsky is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Michael Drew Makofsky

Where is Michael Drew Makofsky's law office located?
Michael Drew Makofsky's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Drew Makofsky handle?
Michael Drew Makofsky focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Drew Makofsky practiced law?
Michael Drew Makofsky has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael Drew Makofsky go to law school?
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Education

Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio J.D. CWRU Law Review Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio J.D.
- In Progress
University of Connecticut B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1999

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