Dan Rohletter is widely respected for his strong client relationships and ability to move complex deals forward. Representing businesses, financial institutions, commercial real estate developers and owners, and closely held businesses, his practice focuses on business acquisitions and divestitures, commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, zoning, and commercial real estate leases. He also has a significant amount of experience in commercial financing transactions, creditors’ rights matters, general business issues, business succession planning, estate planning and probate.
Dan also advises clients in the cannabis industry, including cultivators, processors, and dispensaries. In addition to representing cannabis clients within and outside the State of Ohio on business issues, he has also interacted with state and local government agencies to help his clients navigate within the various government regulations of the cannabis industry.
Known for his straightforward approach, Dan provides candid advice in the face of difficult realities. Clients value his candor and trust him to provide practical guidance while always doing what is right for their long-term interests. He particularly enjoys working closely with clients to develop strategy and negotiate business transactions, and he finds the greatest satisfaction in seeing those deals close.
Outside the practice of law, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, fine dining, live music and staying active. One of his proudest personal achievements was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with his son.
Articles & Presentations
Articles
• “It is High Time to get Blunt about Medical Marijuana 2.0 - The Next Chapter,” Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and Columbus Commercial Industrial and Investment Real Estate (CCIIR), November 2018, 2019
Experience
• Represented multi-state franchisee in the sale of over 65 locations in the $100 million sale of franchise operations and concurrent leases involving all 65 locations
• External counsel to a major insurance company as lessor of office and ancillary services spaces; assisted and advised in land development and acquisition, and divestitures of various office properties
• Represented numerous landlords in commercial property lease negotiations
• Represented the developer of an industrial air cargo hub utilizing a ground lease structure
• Represented lenders in multiple real estate financing transactions throughout Ohio and multiple other states
• Represented lenders in financing, acquisition and construction of multiple hospitality properties
• Represented lender-appointed receivers in complex receivership cases
• Represented numerous developers and landowners in the sale and acquisition of commercial properties
• CPA (inactive)
Honors
• Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2020-2025
• Best Lawyers in America, Tax Law, 2022-2025
• Columbus CEO Top Lawyer, Real Estate Law, 2021-2024
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Mr. Rohletter was up front about everything from his fees to his expectations of my outcome. He and his Team worked diligently to help me in my dilemma and keep me well informed at all times about wha...
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