David J. Lindner

• Serves as Buckingham's Real Estate & Construction Practice Group Leader
• Represents owners, developers, contractors and governmental entities in all facets of residential and commercial real estate, including acquisition and disposition, financing, development, leasing, zoning and condominium law
• Previously practiced with Ulmer & Berne, LLP

• Represented seller of apartment and mobile home portfolio worth $16.8 MM in Las Vegas, NV
• Represented tenant in 15,000 s.f. office lease in Atlanta, GA
• Represented tenant in 30,000 s.f. industrial property in San Jose, CA
• Represented tenant in leasing and build out of music academy, a 40,000 square feet rental / 15 years / $46 million rent and a construction contract for $8 Million. 218 W. 18th Street – New York, NY

• The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 2001)
• The Ohio State University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1995)

Admissions

• Ohio

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2024)
• Selected for inclusion in Ohio’s Super Lawyers® (2013, 2015-2016), as voted by his peers
• Selected for inclusion in Ohio’s Super Lawyers® - Rising Star™ (2006-2007, 2011-2012), as voted by his peers

Associations

• American Bar Association
  • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Real Estate Section, Chair
• Ohio State Bar Association

Presentations:

• "The impact of the pandemic on commercial real estate transactions," Buckingham Webinar (2020)
• “What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad: Managing Claims And Disputes – Keeping The Job Progressing,” Lorman Education Services (2011)
• “Liens and Encumbrances Affecting Real Estate,” OSBA (2009)
• “Condominium Law,” CMBA (2007)
• “Developing and Managing Condominium and Homeowners’ Associations,” NBI Seminar (2006)
• “Condominium and Planned Community Practice in Ohio,” Lorman Seminar (206)
• “Real Estate Contracts in Ohio,” NBI Seminar (2004)

• COVID’s Effect on Retail Trends (May 26, 2020)
• Accelerated Investor Podcast | Part 2 (May 22, 2020)
• Accelerated Investor Podcast | Part 1 (May 19, 2020)
• Commercial Landlords and Tenants Walk a Tight Rope When Addressing Unique Issues during the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 10, 2020)
• "How to spot and avoid three common tenant insurance traps in commercial leases," Crain's Cleveland (2017)
• "You Want Me to Pay for What?" Properties Magazine (2016)
• Residential Mechanics’ Liens Can Turn a Dream Project into a Nightmare, but There Are Remedies,” Properties Magazine (2011)
• “Do Owners’ Associations Need to Comply with ADA?,” Properties Magazine (2011)
• “Ohio May Require Disclosure of Methamphetamine Contamination,” Properties Magazine (2011)
• “Law Gives Homeowners' Associations New Powers, Responsibilities,” Properties Magazine (2010)
• “The Ohio Supreme Court Holds That Good Intentions Are Not Enough When Seeking a Charitable Exemption from Real Estate Taxes,” Properties Magazine (2010)
• "Condominiums – Not Just for Retirees Anymore,” Properties Magazine (2007)
• “Tax Valuation Challenges – What is A Condominium Association To Do?” Properties Magazine (2005)
• “Recent Developments in Commercial Real Estate Taxation,” Properties Magazine
• “Ohio’s New Condominium Law: An Overview of the Changes,” Properties Magazine