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Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLCMember
Bruce L. Waterhouse, Jr.
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Bruce L. Waterhouse, Jr.

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1 review

50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113

General Corporate Counseling, Commercial Relationships and Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions and 5 more

About Bruce L. Waterhouse, Jr.

Bruce Waterhouse caters to the diverse needs of privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations across various industries, including manufacturing, commercial construction, alternative energy, economic development, and higher education. His practice encompasses forming corporations, LLCs, and partnerships; negotiating and documenting mergers, acquisitions, and entity reorganizations; and advising management on a broad range of regulatory and risk-minimization matters such as environmental compliance, consumer product safety, and federal and state regulatory programs.

Bruce also possesses extensive experience in complex real estate matters, including buy/sell agreements, financings, lease arrangements, construction contracting, title disputes, foreclosures, mineral, oil, and gas exploration rights, tax exemption applications, conservation easements, and remediation of environmental contamination.

Publications and interviews

•Author, ' When a Business Owner Dies, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2019)
•Author, ' New Legislation Defines the Fiduciary Duties of Individuals Who Operate and Manage Ohio LLCs, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2017)
•Author, ' New Legislation Defines the Fiduciary Duties of Officers of Ohio Corporations and LLCs, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2016)
•Author, ' Know the Rules, Restrictions of Planned Communities, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2016)
•Author, ' Utica Shale Landowners: How to Profit from Your Oil and Gas Leases, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2013-2014)
•Author, ' Dealing with a Customer's Bankruptcy: Recovering Goods Sold to an Insolvent Customer, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2013)
•Author, ' Dealing with a Customer's Bankruptcy: Defending against a Preference Claim, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2013)
•Author, ' Dealing with Customers Headed for Bankruptcy, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2012)
•Quoted, ' Getting What's Owed, ' Snow Magazine (Aug. 10, 2012)
•Quoted, 'WorkWise: Small-Business Contracts May Enhance Revenue,' modbee.com (June 10, 2012)
•Author, ' Strategies for Dealing with Financially Troubled Customers, ' NGC Legal Insights (Spring 2012)
•Author, ' Strategies for Dealing with Financially Troubled Customers, ' NGC Legal Insights (Winter 2011-2012)

Speaking engagements

•Speaker, 'Ethics and Disciplinary Actions in Disability Cases,' Social Security disability seminar, Charleston, S.C. (Oct. 1, 2012)
•Speaker, 'Legal Writing and District Court Briefing,' Social Security disability seminar, Charleston, S.C. (Oct. 1, 2012)
•Speaker, 'Negotiating Arbitration Provisions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,' Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc. 2012 Great Lakes Regional Conference, Cleveland (Sept. 13, 2012)

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 8
    • General Corporate Counseling
    • Commercial Relationships and Contracts
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Protection of Intellectual Property
    • Real Estate Transactions, Leasing, Taxation and Litigation
    • Remediation of Contamination and Cost Recovery
    • Environmental Compliance
    • Creditors' Rights

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Experience: Organization of for-profit
    nonprofit corporations
    limited liability companies (LLCs)
    Documentation of a variety of commercial transactions
    relationships, including supply, confidentiality,
    noncompete agreements, joint ventures, secured credit agreements
    intellectual property licenses
    Representation of owners
    construction contractors with respect to contract negotiations, claims actions
    mechanic's liens
    Lease, acquisition
    divestiture of single-family
    multi-family residential, office, commercial
    industrial facilities
    Representation of buyers
    sellers in transactions involving asset pools, operating divisions, LLC membership interests
    corporate stock
    Counseling
    representation of nonprofit organizations on governance, risk management, charitable solicitation, compliance
    tax exemption
    Representation of creditors in a variety of bankruptcy, foreclosure
    distressed debtor proceedings
  • Additional Links
    http://www.nicola.com/attorneys/waterhouse/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    Ohio Supreme Court
    Memberships

    Professional and civic activities

    •Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Environmental Law Section
    •Trustee, Westside Industrial Retention & Expansion Network
    •Trustee, Suburban Temple-Kol Ami

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washington College of Law, American University
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Michigan
    Class of 1977
    B.S.
    Natural Resources

    University of Michigan
    Class of 1977
    B.S.
    with distinction

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Member at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
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Terminal Tower, Suite 290050 Public SquareCleveland, OH 44113U.S.A.

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  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

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    Bruce L. Waterhouse, Jr. is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
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    Bruce L. Waterhouse, Jr. attended Washington College of Law, American University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC was established in 1933.
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    Bruce L. Waterhouse, Jr. is listed in the Appellate Practice, Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Employment Benefits Law, Health Care Law, Municipal and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates and Wills and Probate section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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