Mark J. Stockman

Kahn Kleinman, LPA, Cleveland, USA

Mark Stockman's practice is primarily devoted to real estate and construction transactions. He has represented property owners and real estate developers in connection with buying, selling, leasing, constructing, and developing commercial and residential properties. Prior to joining Kahn Kleinman he served as Associate General Counsel for Whitlatch & Co., at the time, Northeast Ohio's largest developer of condominiums and cluster homes.

A large portion of Mr. Stockman's practice is developed to the representation of residential developers involved in the construction of the common-interest communities. He has extensive experience in resolving the issues that arise during such projects, including the preparation of condominium and home owner's association documents and reciprocal easement agreements.

Mr. Stockman is a registered architect and practiced architecture for 10 years. His architectural practice focused primarily on the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of historic structures. His practice included significant work for public entities such as Lake County and school boards throughout Ohio.

He has negotiated and prepared purchase and sales agreements, design/build and other construction agreements, retail and office leases, and condominium and homeowners association documents. He has represented owners, tenants, buyers, sellers, and contractors, and has represented developer's interests in contractual disputes, payment claims, defect claims, building code and zoning matters.

Previously, Mr. Stockman served as Associate General Counsel for a large local developer of condominiums, cluster homes, and shopping centers. Currently he is a member of the Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations, the Construction Law Forum of the American Bar Association, and the City of Lakewood Housing Advisory Panel.