Experience
Robert (Bob) Fuerst brings extensive experience as a legal drafter and negotiator in commercial and residential real estate transactions. His career includes pivotal roles at three major Cleveland law firms and five years with a NYSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust before joining Meyers Roman in 2010. Bob’s deep industry insight and sharp negotiating skills make him a trusted advisor across a wide spectrum of property types and financing structures.
Bob advises developers, investors, landlords, and tenants on all facets of real estate law, including:
- Property acquisition, development, leasing & sales
- Mixed-use developments, condominiums, shopping centers & hotels
- Retail & office lease drafting and negotiation
- HUD-insured financing & multi-layered government-backed lending
- Creative structuring to resolve complex transaction obstacles
Guided by a client-first philosophy, Bob’s focus is on getting deals done swiftly, strategically, and cost-effectively.
Notable Results
- Portfolio Acquisition– Led purchase of 8 warehouse/industrial buildings in NE Ohio
- Apartment Deal– Assumed HUD loans, layered tax credits & government funding
- Loan Workout– Restructured distressed asset, resulting in $500K gain
- Hotel Development– Structured multi-state hotel transactions
- Leasing– Negotiated national leases with brands like Starbucks, Chipotle & Walgreens
- Shopping Centers– Represented nationwide developers in acquisition & development
Professional and Civic Engagement
- Member, LawPact®
- Member, American Bar Association and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Real Estate Section
- Adjunct Professor, Real Estate Transactions, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2013–2015
- Board Member, The First Tee of Cleveland, Montefiore Foundation
- Columnist for Properties Magazine, covering real estate and business law
- Past President, American Jewish Committee, Cleveland Chapter
Recognition and Honors
- Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2005–2020
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, Real Estate Law, 2004–2009, 2011–2012
- Cleveland’s Best Lawyers®, 2012–2018
- AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Bob’s strategic mindset and creative problem-solving continue to drive successful real estate outcomes for clients throughout Ohio and beyond.
Contact Info
Education
J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law
B.S., University of Colorado
