Civil Litigation

Pursuing litigation is typically not the preferred option to resolve a conflict but, in some situations, it becomes a necessity. When the stakes are high, it is imperative to have an experienced, skilled, and ethical lawyer on your team to give you the best chance for a positive outcome.

Chaney & Drexel, LLC have significant experience successfully litigating a variety of disputes. Our experience ranges from complex “bet the company” business litigation to relatively minor contract disputes. We have successfully represented clients in a wide range of cases from business ownership disputes to construction conflicts to employment claims, to name only a few. We are also experienced appellate attorneys and are able to bring cases before the Ohio courts of appeal, federal appellate courts, and the Ohio Supreme Court. We have obtained large verdicts for our clients and aim to help businesses and individuals limit liability and costs during litigation.

We approach each engagement by considering the unique facts and the goals of the client. We then prepare a plan to achieve the best outcome possible for the client. We recognize the need to understand the intricacies of the industry or situation, and our goal is always to align our plan with the objectives of our client. We adhere to the highest ethical standards and do not take our responsibility to our client lightly.

Communication is a top priority. We aim to ensure our client understands what is happening every step of the way. Success is found in executing our plan, working efficiently, and delivering a favorable result.

And of course, our goal is always to resolve a conflict before litigation is needed. We often help our clients resolve disputes before a lawsuit is filed. Some of our greatest successes involve helping a client to prevent litigation, thereby delivering favorable results and saving the client money. Contact us today!

Our experience includes:

• Administrative Law Disputes
• Appellate Advocacy
• Arbitration
• Business Torts
• Collections
• Complex Business and Commercial Litigation
• Constitutional Disputes
• Construction Litigation
• Consumer Law
• Contract Disputes
• Corporate
• Creditor/Debtor Rights
• Defamation
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment Disputes
• Estate Disputes
• General Liability
• Health Care Disputes
• Insurance, including Bad Faith and Coverage Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Mediation
• Partnership Disputes
• Professional Licensing
• Real Estate
• Trade Secrets & Non-Compete Disputes
• Trust Disputes
• White Collar

General Business

Chaney & Drexel, LLC is equipped to provide a large array of business law services. We have helped business owners and businesses with entity formation, buy/sell agreements and other contracts, as well as succession planning and dispute resolution and litigation. We take a comprehensive approach to your business needs, enabling you to plan for the long term and focus on your core business. We have experience in drafting, negotiating, and litigating a wide variety of business agreements and situations. We have handled employment law matters, intellectual property disputes and helped clients form and comply with LLC operating agreements and corporate bylaws. We have also worked in many areas of employment law, including terminations, noncompete and non-solicitation agreements, and employee handbooks. Our representative clients include one of the largest damage prevention companies in the country, the largest home health care provider in Ohio, a luxury automobile dealership, prominent financial institutions, partnerships, and individuals who own those businesses. Whether your issue is large or small, complex or simple, we have the experience and skill to help you with your legal needs. We always act with the highest ethical standards and will communicate consistently and honestly with you. Contact us to discuss your business needs.

Among the services we provide are:

• Business Formation
• Business Transactions
• Buy/Sell Agreements
• Contracts
• Employee Handbooks and Other Employment Law Matters
• Negotiations
• Non-Compete Agreements
• Non-Solicitation Agreements
• Ownership Agreements
• Partnership and LLC Agreements
• Service Agreements
• Supply Agreements

Real Estate

Real estate and construction matters have many moving parts and often involve large sums of money. The attorneys at Chaney & Drexel, LLC understand the cost of an error in a case of this nature. We take great care and have over 45 years of experience in dealing with real estate and construction disputes. We can help with everything from residential or commercial real estate transactions, to commercial lease agreements, construction contracts, and dispute resolution. We recognize that many issues can be prevented with a well-drafted contract; however, conflicts occur even with the best of intentions. We will work with you through each step and communicate with you consistently to ensure you understand how to proceed. We have experience representing residential clients, business owners, builders, architects, engineers and construction firms. We have worked on boundary conflicts, mechanics liens, contract drafting, contract disputes, title insurance issues, and much more. Contact us for help with the following:

• Commercial or Residential Real Estate transactions
• Commercial Lease Agreements
• Contracts
• Creditor/Debtor Rights
• Foreclosures
• Litigation
• Purchase/Sale of Commercial Real Estate
• Purchase/Sale of Residential Real Estate

Health Care

Health care businesses involve far more than just patient care. They require a significant amount of legal compliance with state and federal regulations as well as dealing with insurers and employment law matters. We have worked with many different practice groups and areas of the health care industry, including physicians, anesthesiologists, home health agencies, and physician groups. The lawyers at Chaney & Drexel, LLC can help you navigate the complex web of running a health care business or resolving a dispute. We can assist you with limiting your liability with proper compliance and an appropriate business structure. We have significant experience litigating disputes with insurers and litigating employment related issues that health care businesses face. When issues do arise involving compliance, patient disputes, or provider/insurance conflicts, we can help find the best solution. We can handle administrative proceedings, such as State of Ohio Medical Board representation or whatever is needed to keep you doing what you do best - caring for patients. Contact us to handle:

• HIPPA Compliance
• Non-Compete Agreements & Enforcement
• Non-Solicitation Agreements & Enforcement
• Provider/Insurer Disputes
• Provider Audits

Financial Institutions

We provide efficient and effective representation to serve the various needs of financial institutions. Our experience includes commercial foreclosures, fraudulent transfer litigation, and other issues that financial institutions regularly face. Today’s regulatory environment makes it extremely challenging for financial institutions to stay in compliance and operate efficiently. Creditors and debtors are regularly at odds and require skilled litigators to represent their interests. At Chaney & Drexel, LLC we have significant experience working with banks and other financial institutions on collection matters, commercial and residential foreclosures, loan transactions, SBA loans, and litigation. We also have experience in real estate transactions, title insurance, and creditors’ rights. Our lawyers can help navigate the complex space in which financial institutions operate. Contact us for:

• Agreements
• Commercial/Residential Foreclosures
• Creditor/Debtor Rights
• Dispute Resolution
• Real Estate