Irv Berliner has had a myriad of experience, representing public and private companies in a number of transactions.  He has represented more than two dozen different reporting companies in board meetings and transactions, which have included mergers, spin-offs, IPOs, bank financings, going-private transactions, high yield offerings, proxy contests, restructurings and 144 offerings with A/B exchanges.   

In addition, Mr. Berliner has represented a number of private companies from the start ups through generational transitions and sales to public entities.  He has been involved in transactions in a variety of industries including: gaming, software, printing, food distribution, hospitality, fast food franchises, construction equipment rental, heavy machinery, specialty chemical, and health clubs.  Mr. Berliner has also advised private equity funds about formation, fund raising, and investments in public securities. 

Mr. Berliner has advised boards of directors of public and private companies about corporate governance matters and executives on compensation matters and equity participation matters. 

Mr. Berliner has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America in three categories:  Corporate, Securities, and Gaming.  He was named a 2009 Leading Lawyer in Corporate Law by Cleveland's Inside Business magazine.  He is a member of the Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations.