Mr. Braun focuses his practice on real estate law. He has been involved
in commercial real estate transactions representing developers,
investors and business owners in a wide array of commercial real estate
asset classes (including hospitality, retail, office, senior living,
industrial and multi-family) involving sales and acquisitions, joint
ventures and partnerships, syndications, financings, receiverships and
workouts, property management, tax deferred exchanges, leasing and
development matters. His experience also includes business formations,
acquisitions, sales and reorganizations, and general business
representation.
Education & Credentials
Education
The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
J.D., 2002- The Ohio State University Journal on Dispute Resolution, Associate Editor (2001 & 2002) and Staff Member (2000 & 2001)
Albion College
B.A., 1997- cum laude
Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- The Legal 500 United States
- "Recommended Lawyer," 2021
- Ohio Super Lawyers®
- "Rising Star," 2005-2007, 2009-2011, 2013
Prominent Assignments
$38 Million joint venture and syndication to acquire a 344 unit multi-family project in Chicago, Illinois
$22 Million refinance of Hilton-affiliated hotel in Columbus, Ohio
$14 Million acquisition of a 168 unit multi-family project in Columbus, Ohio
$21 Million acquisition of Hilton-affiliated hotel in Columbus, Ohio
$19 Million acquisition of a 220 unit multi-family in Columbus, Ohio
$32 Million acquisition of a Hilton-affiliated portfolio in Columbus, Ohio
$53 Million joint venture and syndication to acquire a 464 unit multi-family project in Baltimore, Maryland
Professional Involvement
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association