Bryan J. Dardis

Experience

As the Firm’s Managing Partner, Bryan uses his leadership and management experience to advance the Firm’s position as a trusted advisor to clients and upholds the Firm’s culture of professional excellence and collaboration.

With roots in a family of entrepreneurs, Bryan Dardis brings an instinctive understanding of what clients value most: pragmatic, responsive, and results-oriented counsel. As a trusted advisor to many, Bryan serves as the legal quarterback for businesses and developers navigating complex decisions in real estate, finance, and corporate growth.

Bryan counsels companies throughout every phase of the business lifecycle — from formation and financing to succession and exit strategies. His legal expertise spans:

• Commercial Real Estate – Acquisition, leasing, sales, development, financing
• Real Estate Finance – Tax credits, HUD, FHA, Freddie Mac, and CMBS loans
• Corporate Counsel – M&A, governance, contract negotiation, growth strategies
• Lender & Borrower Representation – Construction, bridge loans, private equity

Notable Results

• Mixed-use Development– Equity layering, financing, tax credits, Cleveland opportunity zone, $22M value
• Cell Tower Development– Contract negotiation, site acquisition, partnership structures
• Retail CMBS Loan–  Structured for co-borrowers across numerous shopping centers, multi-state
• HUD Multifamily Transactions– Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Transfer of Assets, Market-to-Market deals, various values
• Manufacturing Acquisition– Strategic expansion of footprint & capabilities
• Succession Planning– Transition from second to third-generation leadership

Professional and Civic Engagement

• Member, LawPact^®
• Member, American Bar Association, Real Property & Probate Sections
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section
• Executive Board Member & Former Chair/Treasurer, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
• General Counsel, Board and Finance Committee Member, NOIA Foundation
• Member, Greater Cleveland Mortgage Bankers Association

Recognition and Honors

• Ohio Super Lawyers^®, 2021–2024
• Rising Star^®, 2011, 2015, 2016

Bryan lives in Mayfield with his wife and three children. When he’s not advising clients, you’ll find him enjoying sports, running, or spending time with family.