About Gary
Gary S. Desberg: Experienced Real Estate Lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio
With over three decades of experience, Gary S. Desberg is a Principal at Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., where he specializes in real estate law and business law.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Business Law
- Secured Lending
In his extensive career, Mr. Desberg has worked on numerous commercial real estate transactions. He represents national and regional chain store tenants, as well as lenders, owners, managers of office, retail, and multi-family residential properties.
Practice Areas Details
- Negotiating and documenting joint venture agreements, limited liability company and limited partnership agreements.
- Courtroom proceedings on behalf of clients in commercial litigation matters including disputes over easements, leases, and ground lease transactions.
- Private equity loan transactions, single property and portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, space and ground leases, management agreements, and other real estate issues.
In his capacity as Co-Chair of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Real Estate Law Institute in 1996 and 1997, Mr. Desberg has demonstrated his commitment to the legal profession. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Cleveland Foundation and regularly speaks at legal seminars.
Awards & Recognitions
- Recipient of the 2022 Rosewater Award for his long-term service to the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Real Estate Section.
- Recognized as Best Lawyer in Real Estate Law by Chambers USA Leading Lawyers since 2011 and also named an Ohio Super Lawyer every year since 2006.
Mr. Desberg earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1982 and his Juris Doctor cum laude from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1985. He has been a member of the Ohio State, Florida State, and American Bar Associations. His practice is informed by his membership in both the Cleveland (Real Estate Law Section) and International Council of Shopping Centers.
Professional Affiliations
- Singerman, Mills, Desberg & Kauntz Co., L.P.A., Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Maintained since 1990.
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007.
Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
B.S. (1982) - Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
J.D., cum laude (1985)
Bar Admissions
- Cleveland Bar Association, Ohio, United States
- Florida State Bar Association, Florida, United States
- American Bar Association, Washington D.C., United States
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