Attorney Christopher R. Minelli's practice focuses on helping individuals, small-, and medium-sized businesses with their operational legal needs. Chris started working for himself early and developing expertise in entrepreneurial pursuits while still in high school, such as promoting local rock shows in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Later, he worked for his family's small contracting business during college. With these experiences, Chris developed an appreciation for the needs and aspirations of small business owners.Some representative matters Chris has worked on include drafting international sales and shipping documents for business exports to Asia and Europe; assisting clients with export controls; various business litigation ranging from fraud, breach of contract actions, and real estate; counseling manufacturing, marketing, and real estate related businesses; and creating and advising not-for-profit corporations.Chris has also written and spoken on a variety of subjects ranging from litigation, commercial law, real estate, taxation, human rights, and international law.Specialties: Corporate formation and operation, limited liability company structuring, private equity and venture capital, domestic and international commercial transactions and financing, residential real estate transactions, commercial real estate development, landlord / tenant law, commercial leases, and zoning and land use law.