Abraham Lieberman
Senior Counsel
Overview
Abe Lieberman focuses his legal practice on transactional and litigation matters arising from real estate and business deals that impact individuals, businesses and governments, including:
- Shopping center, retail, office and industrial leases
- Conveyances
- Mortgage and other financing transactions
- Purchase agreements and options
- Construction contracts
- Mechanics liens
- Partnership and limited liability company agreements
- Title insurance matters
- Condominiums
- Easements
- Subdivision use restrictions
- Sales and acquisitions of assets
- Zoning matters
- Real estate tax complaints
Abe has been invited to speak before many professional associations, including the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), the Northeast Ohio Apartment Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Lorain County Bar Association. Abe resides in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Credentials:
J.D., cum laude, the University of Michigan Law School, 1976
Bachelor of Science, Physics, with honors, Case Western Reserve University, 1972
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Lorain County Bar Association (former chair of the Real Estate Section, 1994-2002)
Accomplishments
Abe's law practice is recognized with an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating given for legal ability and ethical standards
Abe is a member of the board of advisors of Commercial Lease Law Insider, a national publication. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Shopping Center World, Crain’s Cleveland Business, Commercial Lease Law Insider, and Shopping Center Management Insider.
Civic Engagement
City of Avon Lake, former Law Director (2012 – 2019)
City of Amherst, former Assistant Law Director (2000 – 2011)
Civil Service Commission of Avon Lake, former member
LifeShare Community Blood Services
(Former foundation chairman and member of the board of directors; established Legacy Fund in 2015)
Community Foundation of Lorain County, member, grants committee
Avon Lake Kiwanis Club, former president, vice president and director
Avon Lake Woodlands Homeowners’ Association, trustee