Benjamin Calkins is a distinguished business law attorney noted for his exceptional academic achievements and robust legal experience. An honors alumnus of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Mr. Calkins commenced his legal career as a clerk for a Federal Judge, followed by his tenure at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, one of the world's leading law firms. His transition to establishing The Calkins Law Firm, Ltd. was rooted in his commitment to unparalleled client satisfaction. Dissatisfied with traditional law firm practices, Mr. Calkins set a precedent in client service, consistently delivering on promises regarding outcomes, timelines, and fees. He formed The Calkins Law Firm, Ltd. to offer businesses exceptional expertise, responsiveness, and affordability through a team of top-rated, highly experienced attorneys leveraging technology to minimize costs. The firm's areas of focus include business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation. Mr. Calkins' contributions extend beyond law into community service, exemplified by his leadership roles in Northeast Ohio and co-founding prominent initiatives such as The Center for Free Enterprise. His accolades, including a perfect Avvo rating and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, underscore his exemplary career and dedication to excellence.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Calkins Law has helped me through the stickiest of business and legal issues. I respect and appreciate that they are experts at their craft and do what they say, when they say, and will do it at the quoted cost. They have been a pleasure to work with.
I found the Calkins law firm to be very responsive. I appreciated being able to talk directly to Ben without going through any "gate guards." He provided a lot of great advice before I even actually hired the firm. Ben also provided contact information and recommendations for non-legal folks who could assist us with other needs we had in preparing the real property for sale. He always responded to my messages quickly--as did Doug, the other Calkins attorney that worked with me. They were very flexible in meeting the desires of our buyer. In summary, I highly recommend this firm if you need help with a real estate transaction.
We have repeatedly engaged Ben Calkins as expert counsel over the past 30 years; to help us address a veritable host of diverse legal matters; personal, as well as involving business acquisitions, real estate transactions, contract and other dispute resolution, various and difficult litigation matters, strategic corporate advice, and on occasion, to guide us through exceptionally complex and legally challenging corporate 'issues'. In every instance Ben has Consistently and Confidentially exhibited well-honed skill sets and sound judgment, strong technical expertise, and an expansive breadth of core competencies accumulated from successfully serving a range of client industries. But most important of all; he has two (2) rare skills: The First; to actually 'listen', coupled with The Second; an equally superb core capacity to be able to then also distill viable 'options' from a quagmire of prerogatives and a cacophony of competing demands, with a stunning clarity of focus.
From the moment I hired the Calkins Law firm, I was confident that I had the best business legal team for my companies needs. Benjamin Calkins and Thomas L. Anastos were always professional, accessible, and excellent at communicating with me directly throughout each step of the settlement process. Their ability to listen and hear while using unmatched determination and application of the law to my very unique business situation, achieved the outcome we had set out to accomplish. Thank you Calkins Law Firm I will continue to use their services and highly recommend them.
I always felt comfortable in asking Mr. Calkins for guidance and legal support knowing that he would deliver the best results for my needs in a timely manner.. Also referred other parties to him being confident that they would get excellent legal service.
Hired Calkins Law for legal advice on a Sell-Side transaction. Mr. Calkin and his staff very extremely knowledgeable and efficient in structuring the transaction and moving the process forward. There are many obstacles to be negotiated in M&A transactions. My experience has been that some law firms can find solutions to obstacles and move the process forward. Calkins Law Firm was able to find quick solutions toward completing the transaction.
Ben Calkins of the Calkins Law Firm has been my corporate attorney since 1993. Ben has always been responsive to my needs, and has great knowledge of the pertinent subject matter. I'll never forget when I had some tough negotiations on a contract in 1993. The other party said, "You had the better lawyer".
I learned about Ben's capabilities from a well respected neighbor that was working with me on a company acquisition. On another matter Ben did such a remarkable job that the Plantiff dropped the case. This very much impressed my wife and she now uses Ben as her own company's legal representative
I have used Calkins Law Firm for the last 5-6 years. Reliable, trustworthy, worked with what I had in my wallet. I really can't say enough about this place. You will not find a more capable or trustworthy lawyer.
The Calkin Law firm did everything they said they would and more on my case. They kept me informed through the entire process . They are well organized and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend there team.
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Areas of Law
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Agricultural Law
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Business Law 2
- Business Formation
- Business Litigation
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International Law
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Investments 1
- Venture Capital
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Real Estate
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Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
- Arbitration
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Other 13
- Business Contracts
- Intellectual Property, Media and Technology
- Funding a Business
- Angel Investors
- Private Equity Funding
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Buying a Business
- Selling a Business
- Trust and Estate Planning
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Partnership
- Commercial
Practice Details
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LanguagesFrench
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Payment InformationPayment & Cost FeaturesFree initial consultation
Fixed hourly rates: $200 - $275/hr
Fixed fees available
Accepted Credit CardsAmerican Express
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Video CallsOffers Video CallsVideo Call OptionsZoom
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Firm InformationPositionFounder & ManagerFirm NameCalkins Law Firm
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Pro Bono ServicesTime Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
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Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1982, District of Columbia
1983, Ohio
1990, New York
MembershipsCleveland Metropolitan, Geauga County, Ohio State (Member, Corporation Law Committee) and American Bar Associations
Ohio Venture Association (President)
Association for Corporate Growth
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Michigan Law School
Class of 1981
J.D.
magna cum laude
Other EducationHarvard University
Class of 1978
A.B.
cum laude
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7160 Chagrin Road, Suite 155Chagrin Falls, OH 44023U.S.A.
Show on map17 Long Avenue, Suite 110Hamburg, NY 14075U.S.A.
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Hamburg, NY
17 Long Avenue, Suite 110Hamburg, NY 14075U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Benjamin Calkins was admitted in 1982 to the State of District of Columbia.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Benjamin Calkins is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, New York and Ohio.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?Yes, Benjamin Calkins has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?Yes, Benjamin Calkins has a presence in Hamburg, NY.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Benjamin Calkins attended University of Michigan Law School.