Michael E. Zatezalo
65 East State Street, Suite 1800 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Firm:
Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, L.P.A
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Overview
Zatezalo is the managing director of the firm and head of its Gaming Law practice; he also practices in the areas of real estate law and financing. He has been with Kegler Brown since 1986.
Gaming
Michael represents local, national and international clients, including suppliers, distributors and manufacturers within the gaming industry, as well as charitable organizations. A former section chief of the charitable law section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, he currently serves as treasurer of the International Masters of Gaming Law and has been a previous presenter at the Gaming Law Minefield seminar. Michael has been involved with advising clients with respect to Ohio’s 2009 casino initiative, which authorized the construction and operation of four casinos in Ohio, as well as advising clients with respect to the Ohio Lottery Commission’s authorization of video lottery terminals (VLTs) at Ohio’s racetracks. He regularly contributes to publications seeking insight on the national gaming landscape and recently authored an article entitled “The Perfect Storm: Ohio’s Entry Into Legalized Gaming” for Casino Enterprise Management magazine.
Real Estate + Financing
Michael’s real estate experience includes all aspects of real estate development, including sales and acquisitions, leasing (office, retail, industrial and telecommunications towers), zoning, land use, development issues, real estate tax valuation, construction and permanent financing. He has represented a number of businesses seeking financial incentives in connection with the location and expansion of their facilities in Ohio. His experience also includes serving as lead real estate counsel in the initial public offering of Glimcher Realty Trust, one of Central Ohio’s largest real estate investment trusts. He represents institutional investors, pension funds, lenders, buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords of all sizes.
Gaming
Michael represents local, national and international clients, including suppliers, distributors and manufacturers within the gaming industry, as well as charitable organizations. A former section chief of the charitable law section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, he currently serves as treasurer of the International Masters of Gaming Law and has been a previous presenter at the Gaming Law Minefield seminar. Michael has been involved with advising clients with respect to Ohio’s 2009 casino initiative, which authorized the construction and operation of four casinos in Ohio, as well as advising clients with respect to the Ohio Lottery Commission’s authorization of video lottery terminals (VLTs) at Ohio’s racetracks. He regularly contributes to publications seeking insight on the national gaming landscape and recently authored an article entitled “The Perfect Storm: Ohio’s Entry Into Legalized Gaming” for Casino Enterprise Management magazine.
Real Estate + Financing
Michael’s real estate experience includes all aspects of real estate development, including sales and acquisitions, leasing (office, retail, industrial and telecommunications towers), zoning, land use, development issues, real estate tax valuation, construction and permanent financing. He has represented a number of businesses seeking financial incentives in connection with the location and expansion of their facilities in Ohio. His experience also includes serving as lead real estate counsel in the initial public offering of Glimcher Realty Trust, one of Central Ohio’s largest real estate investment trusts. He represents institutional investors, pension funds, lenders, buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords of all sizes.
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Awards
- Elected to serve as managing director of Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter in 1999.
- Former section chief of the charitable law and consumer frauds and crimes sections of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
- Played a major role in assisting a local developer with its initial public offering as a real estate investment trust and has represented several institutional investors in connection with multi-state acquisitions of properties and major loan transactions
Education
Ohio State University (Moritz), J.D.
Graduated 1975
West Virginia University, BS
Graduated 1972
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (614) 462-5400
65 East State Street, Suite 1800
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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