James Gianfagna Business Law Real Estate

James M. Gianfagna

Partner

200 Public Square
Suite 2800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Primary Practices

James M. Gianfagna focuses his legal practice on corporate and real estate law matters. As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, Jim provides strategic advice to clients on a wide variety of corporate and transactional matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and commercial contracts. Jim has experience representing both buyers and sellers in complex mergers and acquisitions across various industries.

Jim is well-versed in representing physicians, dentists, and other experts in their pursuit of “medtech” endeavors. Jim also guides startups and other early-stage companies across all stages of a company’s life cycle. Jim serves as outside general counsel to his clients, acting as a trusted business counselor.

Jim’s practice also includes substantial real estate experience negotiating, drafting, and counseling on commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, sales, leases, financing, and easements.

Professional History

  • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2024-present; Associate, 2022-2023
  • Associate, Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell, LLP, 2016-2022
  • Of Counsel, McSherry & Co., LPA, 2016
  • Of Counsel, Toerek Law, 2015-2016
  • Law Clerk, Mansour Gavin L.P.A, 2014-2015

Credentials

Education
  • Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2015
    • Honors & Activities: Dean’s List; Cleveland State Law Review, Executive Editor; Student Bar Association, President; CALI “High A” Award for Representing the Professional Athlete, Great Lakes Sports Entertainment Law Academy, Summer 2014
  • The Ohio State University, B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2011; B.A., Italian, magna cum laude, 2011
Community Involvement

University Hospital’s Rainbow Babies and Children’s Foundation, Associate Board Member

 

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 3Rs Program, Volunteer

Awards & Distinctions

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, Business/Corporate, 2019, 2022-24

 

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, Corporate Law, 2023-24; Real Estate Law, 2023-24; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio, 2015

Memberships & Affiliations

American Bar Association

 

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

 

Ohio State Bar Association