Black McCuskey Law Firm | Lexinter Law Directory

Bankruptcy, Business, Employment, Estate Planning, Government, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law Firm

4505 Stephen Cir NW # 200, Canton, OH 44718

About Black McCuskey

Black McCuskey is known for its team-based approach to legal practice and a long-standing reputation for excellence since 1922. Serving individuals, businesses, and public entities across Ohio, the firm has built its legacy on responsiveness, innovation, and results-driven advocacy. A commitment to community and economic development, combined with decades of experience, positions the firm as a trusted legal partner capable of handling both straightforward and highly complex legal matters.

Black McCuskey delivers personalized legal solutions through thorough preparation, strategic collaboration, and a deep understanding of client objectives. Each matter benefits from a coordinated team approach that draws on diverse legal experience to develop effective strategies. Careful analysis and proactive planning allow legal challenges to be addressed efficiently. This disciplined methodology ensures that outcomes are driven by preparation, insight, and a consistent focus on achieving practical and successful resolutions.

Black McCuskey offers comprehensive legal services across a wide range of practice areas, including banking and finance, business law, construction, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, labor and employment, estate planning, intellectual property and technology, governmental law, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas law, personal injury, real estate development, wills and trusts, workers’ compensation, and zoning. This breadth enables the firm to provide integrated legal solutions tailored to varied client needs.

Black McCuskey is distinguished by its industry recognition and longstanding professional credibility, including AV® Preeminent ratings and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America and Ohio Super Lawyers. A commitment to legal excellence, innovative problem-solving, and exceptional service continues to define the firm. With a focus on delivering measurable results and fostering lasting client relationships, the firm remains a dependable advocate dedicated to achieving success through experience, collaboration, and strategic insight.

Practice Areas

Business

Banking & Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Entity Selection
Banking And Commercial Transactions
Bond Financing
Business And Commercial Litigation
Business Sales/Acquisitions
Capital Formation
Close Corporate Agreements
Commercial Paper And Transactions
Contracts
Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes
Employee Benefits
Entity Formation
Environmental Issues
Franchising
Government Contracts
Health Care
Intellectual Property Prosecution & Litigation
International Trade & Letters Of Credit
Labor & Employment
Non-Compete Agreements
Outsourcing Engagements
Procurement And Distribution Arrangements
Product Liability And Toxic Tort
Securities Offerings
Succession Planning
Technology Licensing
Oil & Gas, Mineral Rights

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Creditors' Rights
Collections
Asset Purchases And Sales
Attachments
Business Reorganizations
Commercial And Consumer Litigation
Contract Negotiations
Contract Preparation And Enforcement
Distributorship Contracts
Foreclosure Proceedings
Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
Garnishments
Lender Liability Litigation
Lien Perfection
Loan Document Preparation
Loan Restructurings And Workouts
Mechanic’s Lien Claims
Preference Litigation
Public Bond Financings
Receiverships
Replevins
Repossessions
Sales Documentation
Uniform Commercial Code Matters

Real Estate

Construction
Real Estate Development
Apartment Complexes
Commercial And Industrial Development
Condominium Development
Condominium Conversion
Construction Contracts
Institutional Lender Representation
Joint Ventures
Lease Negotiation And Preparation
Loan Workouts And Foreclosures
Office Buildings
Oil, Gas And Natural Resources Law
Partnerships And Syndications
Public And Private Financing
Real Estate Services And Investment
Sale And Purchase Contracts
Shopping Centers
Site And Easement Acquisition
Small Business Administration Loans
Tax Abatement
Title Insurance And Protection
Real Estate Trusts
Zoning And Land Use Planning

Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration
Succession Planning
Buy-Sell Agreements
Charitable Giving Strategies
Deferred Compensation
Employee Benefits
Estate And Trust Administration
Family Gift Programs
Guardianship
Life And Disability Insurance Planning
Litigation
Living Wills
Powers Of Attorney
Private Foundations
Probate Administration
Retirement Planning
Wills And Trusts Defense

Governmental Law

Acquisition And Disposition Of Real Estate/Easements
Annexation And Boundary Procedures And Matters/Land Use & Land Development
Compliance With Environmental Laws & EPA Requirements
Compliance With Open Meetings Act/Public Information
Act/Competitive Bidding/Competitive
Proposal Act
Conversion Of Municipalities From General Law Status To Home Rule Status
Determination Of Conflicts Of Interest
Election Matters And Procedures
Labor And Employment/Workers’ Compensation
Law Enforcement, Police And Public Safety
Licensing, Permits And Other Regulatory Matters
Mergers And Acquisitions Of Utility Systems
Nuisance Removal
Preparation, Review And Revision Of Contracts/Leases
Preparation, Revision And Adoption Of Ordinances And Resolutions & Regulations
Regulation Of Businesses And Other Activities
Rights, Powers, Duties, Obligations And Limitations Of Governmental Entities & Officials
Street, Highways, Roads, Transportation, Motor Vehicle And Traffic Safety Matters
Taxation And Debt Financing Matters
Utility Right-Of-Ways
Zoning And Land Use Planning