Garrett B. Humes
Associate
Practices:
Garrett assists clients in all aspects of real estate matters and focuses his practice on the acquisition, disposition, and development of commercial property. He represents a wide variety of clients in commercial real estate transactions. Garrett’s prior experience with litigating cases involving zoning appeals, deed restrictions, easement disputes, housing discrimination, and other real estate-related claims gives him a unique perspective when handling commercial transactions.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Heidelberg University
(B.S, cum laude, 2007; M.A., 2009)
- Cleveland State University College of Law
(J.D., magna cum laude, 2012)
Articles Editor, Cleveland State Law Review
Admissions
- State of Ohio
Experience
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Drafts and negotiates a wide range of documents including purchase and sale agreements, deeds, mortgages, conveyance contracts, lease agreements, Article 9 secured loans, and other instruments involving real estate.
- Previously litigated cases involving zoning appeals, deed restrictions, easement disputes, housing discrimination claims, and construction defect claims.
- Experience filing and overseeing property tax appeals, assisting with community dispute resolution, and providing guidance on corporate governance, zoning appeals, and homeowner’s association issues.
- Researches and analyzes real estate law and regulations to provide legal advice and recommendations to clients.
REPORTED CASES
- Guehl v. Carillon House Ass’n, 2nd Dist. Montgomery No. 27438, 2017-Ohio-5491
- Heather Lake Ass’n v. Billiter, 2017-Ohio-8387, 99 N.E.3d 1018 (5th Dist.)
- Grand Key Condo Unit Owners Ass’n v. Hounshell, 11th Dist. Lake No. 2013-L-023, 2014-Ohio-1355
Involvement
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Community Associations Institute, Columbus Chapter (2018 Golf Chair)
Honors
- Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2019-2022)