Our Vision and Focus
To be the market leader in Ohio at providing real estate litigation and transactional legal services focused on the real estate industry.
We Work with:
- Title Insurance Companies
- Commercial Real Estate Brokers
- Developers and Owners of Commercial Real Estate
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Purpose
Vast knowledge, experience, and success obtaining favorable results for real estate companies that creates a positive impression that Clients value and appreciate.
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Cause
To make a positive indelible mark on the real estate industry.
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Passion
To create favorable law for the real estate industry on the broadest and most significant scale possible.
Delivering Outstanding Legal Work for Real Estate Companies Since 2004
We deliver favorable results for Clients who love what we do.
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Our Team
Michael J. Sikora III
Managing Partner
Mike has been lead counsel in 25 appellate cases that have made favorable real estate law and has drafted two bills and has been involved in drafting and finalizing several others that have become Ohio real estate law that is beneficial for real estate companies.
Richard T. Craven
Managing Director
Rick is a valued counselor and advisor to our Clients on a wide range of real estate matters. Clients often praise Rick's focused and practical approach to handling their matters.
Alexander E. Goetsch
Director
Alex handles disputes for our real estate company Clients, including title insurance companies, commercial real estate brokerages, and commercial real estate developers and owners of commercial real estate in state and federal trial and appellate courts for more than 20 years.
George H. Carr
Director
George handles disputes and risk management issues for our real estate company Clients, including title matters, development and construction disputes, leases and evictions, brokerage and fair housing/civil rights/ADA issues, and Opportunity Zone advisory services. He served as Senior Articles Editor of the Law Review at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, has published numerous book chapters and articles on legal and financial topics, and frequently presents legal seminars, trade association lectures, and pro bono presentations.
William Smith
Of Counsel
Bill is currently practicing as "Of Counsel" with Sikora Law LLC in the Cleveland and Columbus offices.
Alexandra L. Arasmith
Paralegal
Alex is Sikora Law’s Paralegal based in our Central Ohio Office. Alex received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a Minor in Sociology, from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa in 2008. Alex began her experience working in the legal profession as an intern at a Public Defender’s Office, then as a legal assistant to three independent attorneys in Dubuque, Iowa - focusing on multiple areas of law. Alex has been an integral part of the Sikora Law team since she joined in 2014. She always puts the needs of the client first and does whatever it takes to make the firm's clients happy. Alex is the ultimate team player for our team and our Clients, and she prides herself on her communication effectiveness, her positive attitude, and project efficiency.
Ray Norris
Financial Administrator
Ray is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience administering law firms and managing their financials. Before joining our firm, Ray worked for a commercial real estate developer. In his time away from work, Ray enjoys working on cars and spending time with his family.
Angela Hare
Attorney
Angela was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2011 and Ohio Bar in 2019. She obtained her Ohio Title Insurance License in 2017. Angela graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2011 and obtained a Tax LLM in 2012. She graduated from Boston University in 2007 with a B.A. in political science and international relations.
Michael David
Attorney
Michael is a graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law and is admitted to the Ohio bar and Northern District of Ohio. Prior to joining Sikora Law, Michael served as in-house counsel for a very active multifamily developer where he handled transactional and entitlement matters for the company's development projects and he worked in private practice for several years before that. Michael now handles real estate transactions, including economic development incentives, throughout Ohio for our firm's real estate company Clients.
Alli Green
Legal Assistant
Alli hails from Northern Indiana, and worked as a Litigation Paralegal before joining our firm. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from Indiana University at South Bend. Alli is passionate about volunteering and plans to continue to stay involved in the community.
Travis Huffman
Attorney
Travis is an Associate Attorney in our Columbus office. As an associate attorney, Travis is involved in all aspects of the litigation process, including advocacy through trial and appeal. Travis has a passion for finding resolutions for our Clients. Prior to joining Sikora Law, Travis was an associate attorney at a Am Law 200 litigation firm where he handled matters involving multi-million dollar medical disputes. Travis graduated from Capital University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review and Mock Trial team. During law school, Travis clerked for both regional and local litigation firms. Prior to attending law school, Travis earned his bachelor's degree from Otterbein University.