Sikora Law LLC

The future of several important economic development incentives are at stake in Ohio's next Operating Budget. As Ohio embarks on leaner economic times, we are fiercely advocating to expand and improve state programs including the Opportunity Zone Program, Brownfield Remediation Program, TMUD Program, along with other policies that CRE benefit development and help our communities grow. We look forward to seeing you at NAIOP's Legislative Day and working together to build a brighter future for Ohio.

Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Mike Sikora, for being recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyer! This honor marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition for his exceptional dedication, expertise, and leadership in real estate law, appellate law, business litigation and civil litigation. After a peer nomination and rigorous review process, being named a Super Lawyer year after year is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and the trust he has earned from clients and peers alike. At Sikora Law, we are proud to have a leader who sets such a high standard for our team and the industry. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement! Click here to view the 2025 Super Lawyers lineup: https://lnkd.in/ekHFPZTn

Our firm wrapped up the final days of the year in style with our winter retreat. This session focused on planning for the future by tapping into our greatest asset: our Team of dedicated experts. We took a deep dive on our core values, reviewed our key company differentiators, discussed emerging industry trends and issues, and then enjoyed a little team building in Downtown Cleveland. It was great to have the chance to come together to celebrate our 20th year in business and plan for continued success. Cheers to 2025, Happy New Year! 🎉 Alexandra Ladd, Alexandra Arasmith, Alexander Goetsch, Alexandria Green, Briana Bryant, MPA, APR, Frank Santoiemmo, George Carr, Hannah Taylor, James Aveni, Karen Mullen, Lauren Baird, Lisa Patel, Mike Sikora, Megan Kay, Melodie Ouari, Phyllis Boggs CSM, Raymond Norris, Rick Craven, Andrew McBride, Bill Smith

In this season of reflection, Sikora Law is grateful to work with so many wonderful Clients and Colleagues that make Ohio communities better. We consider it a privilege to shape, influence, and leverage favorable law for the real estate industry and our Clients each day - which we couldn't do without our great Team of experts. Wishing you happy holidays and a prosperous new year, from the Sikora Law Team to yours! Alexandra Ladd, Alexandra Arasmith, Alexander Goetsch, Alexandria Green, Briana Bryant, MPA, Frank Santoiemmo, George Carr, Hannah Taylor, James Aveni, Karen Mullen, Lauren Baird, Lisa Patel, Mike Sikora, Megan Kay, Melodie Ouari, Phyllis Boggs CSM, Raymond Norris, Rick Craven, Andrew McBride, Bill Smith

We're grateful that Ohio has invested in economic development initiatives and infrastructure that will continue to grow our communities and help our state remain a nationally competitive hub for commercial real estate. Read more about the legislative initiatives we have fiercely advocated to advance in the latest NAIOP blog post by Mike Sikora for NAIOP of Ohio.

CRE Pros: it’s time to get in your CE credits! Register to learn from expert litigator, George Carr on Fair Housing, Civil Rights and ADA at his upcoming course with NAIOP Northern Ohio.

We’re still reeling from last week’s NAIOP Central Ohio Chapter Annual Awards Gala, where Rick Craven was installed as 2025 President of the organization and several of our clients were recognized for their innovative and impactful projects across the central Ohio community. We value NAIOP’s deep involvement in advancing the CRE industry and are honored for the ongoing opportunity to lead and support the organization through volunteer efforts in multiple layers of our team. Congratulations to the award winners and we look forward to another successful year of advocacy and cultivating meaningful connections across the state.

After more than six months of Herculean efforts, we’re proud to announce that one of our Clients recently closed a major 17-property, 1.6 million square foot portfolio acquisition. Sikora Law is widely recognized as a leader in economic development incentives, litigation, and transactional matters for real estate companies. This deal further exemplifies how our Team of experts excels at navigating complex matters and transactions.  Congratulations to our Client and the Sikora Law Team for bringing this deal to fruition.

We’re proud to share that our Team has successfully secured more than $5.2 million in Ohio Opportunity Zone Tax Credits for our Clients in the most recent round. With the demand for these competitive credits increasing with each round, this major milestone not only supports our commitment to supporting impactful projects in Ohio’s Opportunity Zones, but also underscores our unmatched track record in leveraging state incentives that foster economic growth and development. Congratulations to our Clients and dedicated Team for their work to grow our communities!

We're seeking a high-caliber transactions lawyer with at least two years of meaningful economic development experience to join our outstanding team. This position will work on all aspects of securing incentives for commercial real estate development projects, including opportunity zones, grant programs and tax credit programs administered by the Ohio Department of Development, counties and municipalities. Work closely with seasoned real estate lawyers, gain valuable experience, interact with clients and obtain economic incentives that allow community-shaping projects to become a reality. Learn more about the role and apply at https://lnkd.in/eystCiHQ.