About

Steve Petras is a partner in the Business Practice Group, specializing in international business transactions and advising on compliance with U.S. and foreign laws. Steve Petras, a lawyer based in Cleveland, Ohio, is a seasoned professional in the field of international business transactions. As a partner in the Business Practice Group, he has extensive experience in facilitating commercial and corporate transactions across the globe. His expertise lies in assisting companies looking to expand their operations in foreign jurisdictions or engage in business transactions with parties from different countries. One of Steve's key strengths is his ability to create effective and efficient corporate and tax structures, as well as enforceable agreements, in multiple jurisdictions. He also provides valuable advice on ensuring compliance with both U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. With a background in representing clients in the manufacturing and technology industries, Steve is able to align transactions with the underlying technology of his clients' businesses. Since 1998, Steve has been leading BakerHostetler’s International Industry Team. He is actively involved in the international community of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, having held leadership positions in various organizations such as the Greater Cleveland International Lawyers Group and the Cleveland World Trade Association. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor in the International LL.M program at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Steve's dedication to promoting international business in the United States and Ohio has been recognized through appointments by the US Secretary of Commerce as a member of the Northern Ohio District Export Council and by Governor Voinovich as an Ohio Commodore. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Councils of America. In addition to his professional endeavors, Steve has also contributed to humanitarian efforts. He negotiated agreements on behalf of The Clinton Foundation’s HIV/AIDS Initiative for the supply of antiretroviral medicines to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS in developing countries.

Legal Issues

International Law

Human Rights, Imports & Exports

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

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Experience

• Board has membership
  World Affairs Councils of America
  2014
• Adjunct Professor
  Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  2012
• Chair of Board
  Metro West Kiwanis Charitable Foundation
  1984
• Chair of Board
  Cleveland Council on World Affairs
  2009

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