Experience and Practice Areas:

Ms. Bodnar is well-versed in business and commercial law, having represented clients in contract negotiations and drafting. She has worked with many closely held businesses, taking them from start-up to acquisitions, and through loans, financings and refinancings, debtor-creditor, employment and sales related matters, and both equity and asset sales. Her representation includes real estate and leasing, as well as a broad range of litigation matters, and probate services, including wills, trusts and estate planning and administration.

Education:

• Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1984 (Magna Cum Laude; Law Review)
• Cleveland State University, B.A., 1981 (Summa Cum Laude)
• Regina High School, 1977

Bar Admissions and Associations:

• Admitted to practice in the State of Ohio (1984) and the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1984)
• Member, Lake County Bar Association
• Mayor, Mayfield Village (2016 – present)