Katz Teller - Cincinnati, OH
Katz Teller is a premier Cincinnati business law firm founded in 1980, offering sophisticated counsel in corporate law, commercial real estate, estate planning, tax law, and commercial litigation.
Strategic Legal Representation for Ohio Businesses and Private Clients
Established in 1980 by Reuven Katz, Jerome Teller, Joseph Brant, and Guy Hild, Katz Teller is a premier full-service business law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio. Situated on the 24th floor of the First Financial Center, the firm pairs boutique attentiveness with large-firm capability. Whether an entrepreneur seeks to hire a business lawyer to structure an emerging enterprise or an established company needs a corporate lawyer for an acquisition, Katz Teller delivers dependable, tailored legal solutions.
Comprehensive Business and Corporate Legal Services
Navigating modern commerce demands proactive advisors. Katz Teller assists entrepreneurs, family enterprises, and established corporations throughout Ohio. Clients who need to find an experienced attorney for commercial matters receive focused counsel across key practice areas:
- Business formation: Advising founders on entity selection, LLC formation, joint ventures, and foundational governance agreements.
- Contract negotiation: Drafting and reviewing complex commercial agreements, shareholder contracts, and vendor pacts.
- Mergers and acquisitions: Guiding buyers and sellers through middle-market transactions, asset purchases, and due diligence.
- Business litigation: Protecting client interests in breach of contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and commercial trials.
Commercial Real Estate and Title Solutions
Real estate transactions require meticulous legal diligence. Katz Teller represents developers, lenders, and property owners in commercial real estate acquisitions, zoning, leasing, and financing. The firm also operates Summit Title Agency, an affiliated company offering comprehensive commercial and residential real estate title insurance and closing services throughout Ohio. Clients seeking to consult a real estate attorney benefit from seamless coordination from negotiation to closing.
Estate Planning, Trusts, and Wealth Preservation
Planning for the future protects families and business legacies. When individuals consult an estate planning attorney, Katz Teller designs individualized strategies including:
- Wills and trusts: Establishing revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and comprehensive wills to safeguard generational wealth.
- Tax law: Structuring innovative solutions for corporate tax, gift tax, and federal estate tax minimization.
- Probate administration: Guiding fiduciaries, executors, and beneficiaries through estate settlement and probate court proceedings.
Global Reach and Peer-Recognized Legal Excellence
As Cincinnati's exclusive member of Meritas, an international alliance of independent law firms, Katz Teller connects clients to vetted legal resources worldwide while preserving personal partner-level relationships. The firm holds top rankings in Best Law Firms, with numerous attorneys honored in The Best Lawyers in America, Ohio Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent. Free from rigid billable-hour quotas, Katz Teller aligns its advocacy strictly with client success.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District in Downtown Cincinnati, positioned just one block east of the iconic Fountain Square.
Building Location
The office is located on the twenty-fourth floor of the First Financial Center, a modern 32-story Class A commercial high-rise tower built in 1991. The building features excellent skyline views and on-site dining options including a coffee shop and a local diner.
Parking Details
Convenient parking is available in the attached multi-story parking garage with its entrance on Main Street, as well as nearby street meter parking along East Fifth Street and Sycamore Street.
Public Transit
Served by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Route 71X (Kings Island Suburban Express); nearest stop is at Government Square Area E.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main ground-floor lobby of the First Financial Center. Take the high-speed passenger elevators to the twenty-fourth floor to reach the main office at Suite 2400.