Summary

Eugene primarily focuses on commercial finance, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture transactions. He counsels clients on legal matters affecting their businesses, including commercial agreements and legal entity governance issues. Eugene regularly represents private equity portfolio companies and other privately held companies in the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of various transactions.

Prior to entering private practice, Eugene served a two-year federal clerkship with the Honorable Arthur I. Harris at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio.

Eugene received his J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. During law school, he earned CALI Awards in Debtor & Creditor Law and Legal Writing & Analysis. Prior to law school, Eugene graduated with a B.S. in Accounting, summa cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law (2025)

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” (2021 – 2024)

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Education

  • The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (2011)
  • Case Western Reserve University (2008)

Admissions

  • Federal - Northern District of Ohio
  • State - Ohio

Professional Affiliations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

    Member

  • The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

    Member, Partners in Justice Program (2016 – present)