Atty. Michael Rasor
Michael Rasor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Michael, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH
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About Michael Rasor at a Glance
Michael Rasor is a business and real estate attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Cavitch Familo & Durkin Co. LPA. Educated at The University of Akron (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Rasor
- Michael Rasor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
- Michael, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Rasor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Rasor 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.
Michael Rasor is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real Estate Law in Cleveland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Rasor is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
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 Michael Rasor
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 Michael Rasor's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Michael Rasor 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 Michael Rasor 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 Michael Rasor Handles in Cleveland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Rasor has experience with under Ohio law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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