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James R. Chriszt
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James R. Chriszt

5.0
1 review

50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113

Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, General corporate law and 10 more

About James R. Chriszt

Jim Chriszt advises clients on the organization and reorganization of corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and partnerships, as well as on federal and state tax planning and compliance. He assists clients in planning, negotiating, and documenting mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

Jim also develops and analyzes estate and lifetime gifting plans, prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. He further specializes in developing family business arrangements, family partnerships, insurance trusts, deferred compensation, and other executive compensation arrangements.

Career

Treasurer/chief financial officer, Martindale Electric Co. (1981-1987)
•Licensed as a certified public accountant in Ohio (1980) (inactive)
•Certified public accountant, senior accountant, small business division, Arthur Andersen & Co. (1978-1981)

Publications and interviews

•Author, ' the-corporate-transparency-act-is-upon-us-what-it-means, ' NGC Legal Insights (January 2024)
•Author, ' Ohio Revises Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Law, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2014)
•Author, ' Ohio Embraces Asset Protection, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2013)
•Author, ' What the 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Means for Your Estate Plan, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2012-2013)
•Author, ' Estate and Gift Taxes Going Forward: What We Know and What We Don't Know, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2012)
•Interviewed, 'Rethinking Retirement,' WHK 1420 (May 2012)

 

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James R. Chriszt got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Joint ventures
  • Other 12
    • Mergers
    • acquisitions and reorganizations
    • General corporate law
    • Federal and state tax planning and compliance
    • Estate and gift planning
    • Corporate succession planning
    • Professional corporations
    • Partnerships and limited liability companies
    • Executive compensation and other employment arrangements
    • License and royalty arrangements
    • Real estate purchase and lease agreements
    • Bank financing

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Experience: Organization of general
    professional corporations
    Corporate
    transactional tax planning
    Planning, negotiation
    documentation of mergers
    acquisitions
    Development
    documentation of corporate structuring, restructuring
    financing transactions
    Analysis
    development of estate plans
    lifetime gifting programs
    Analysis
    preparation of wills, trusts
    powers of attorney
    Analysis
    development of corporate succession plans
    Organization of family limited partnerships
    limited liability companies
    Analysis
    preparation of insurance trusts
    other irrevocable trusts
    Development
    documentation of buy/sell arrangements
    Development
    documentation of deferred compensation arrangements
    Development
    documentation of stock option arrangements
    Development
    documentation of employment arrangements including executive employment contracts
    Planning, negotiation
    documentation of real estate purchase
    lease transactions
    Representation of borrowers in bank financing transactions
  • Additional Links
    http://www.nicola.com/attorneys/chriszt

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Ohio
    Memberships

    Professional and civic activities

    • Member, American Bar Association

    • Member, Ohio State Bar Association

    • Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

    • Member, Estate Planning Council of Cleveland

    • Member, Notre Dame Club of Cleveland

    • President, Cleveland Athletic Club (2001-2002)

    • Member of Board of Managers, Chautauqua Lake Estates Condominium Association (2014-present)
    president (2003-2006)

    • Member, St. Raphael Parish Finance Council (2000-present)
    chair (2000-2005)

    • Member, Board of Trustees, Glenmoira, Inc., Ohio nonprofit corporation (1997-present)

    • Member, Board of Directors, Family Haven, Inc., Ohio nonprofit corporation (2014-present)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    summa cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Notre Dame
    Class of 1978
    B.B.A.
    Accounting
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    Cleveland, Ohio, 1956

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Member at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
5.0
1 review

Terminal Tower, Suite 290050 Public SquareCleveland, OH 44113U.S.A.

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    James R. Chriszt was admitted in 1987 to the State of Ohio.
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    James R. Chriszt attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University.
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