Securities, Business and Commercial Lawyers

Areas of Practice at Van Deusen & Wagner

The firm of Van Deusen & Wagner, LLC, focuses its practice on the following legal; areas:

• Securities Law
• Business And Commercial Law
• Business Organizations,
• Contracts
• Litigation and Appeals
• “Bad-Faith” Insurance Actions
• Real Estate Transactions.

Securities Law— Our firm assists clients, both individual and business, with private placements and other capital raising endeavors, as well as compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Our expertise extends to sophisticated commodities and foreign investment markets, securities fraud, stockbroker fraud, unauthorized or unsuitable trading, churning, misrepresentation and insider trading matters.

Business and Commercial Law— The attorneys at Van Deusen & Wagner, LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio provide a wide variety of services to our business clients, including assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity, preparation of agreements, sale and purchase of businesses, obtaining financing and funding for business operations, mergers and acquisitions, and employee relations.

Business Organizations— The organizational structure chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Our firm assists our clients in formation and business planning and in deciding whether they want to operate as a closely held business, limited liability company, partnership, or corporation. We advise our clients about directors’ and officers’ liability, dissolution, franchising, reorganization, trade association membership and activity, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, business successions, and shareholders’ rights.

Contracts— We have experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all types of contracts, whether commercial or private, and involving sales, leases, real estate, and personal services. We can help you avoid future legal problems through proper drafting and explaining your contractual rights and duties.

Litigation and Appeals— Attorneys at Van Deusen & Wagner, LLC, represent and advise clients who are or might become involved in a lawsuit, arbitration or appeal as a result of a dispute, including prevention and settlement, in areas involving securities, business law, employment claims, contract disputes, and commercial matters. We each have successfully represented class action plaintiffs in litigation involving securities, investments, and employee benefit matters and we regularly appear before arbitration panels of the NASD and the NYSE.

“Bad Faith” Insurance Actions— We represent individuals and businesses in actions against insurance companies that have wrongfully denied claims for property damage. We have tried and won many such “bad faith” actions and have successfully settled many others.

Real Estate— We represent both commercial clients and individuals in all proceedings and transactions that deal with real property - land and the structures attached to it - including purchase and sale, construction, mortgages and foreclosures, leases, zoning, closings and management.

Litigation, Appeal, Arbitration or Mediation

Attorneys Roger Van Deusen and Thomas Wagner each enjoys an excellent reputation as a successful litigator and appellate advocate
 as well as a qualified and experienced arbitrator. Mr. Wagner also serves as a mediator for FINRA.

The attorneys at Van Deusen & Wagner, LLC understand that each client is unique and we will craft a legal strategy to meet your individual needs. We offer a free initial consultation as well as a variety of payment options, including a competitive hourly rate or, if appropriate, a contingent fee arrangement.

For prompt, experienced, knowledgeable and reliable representation of your interests, contact us today.