Rick began his practice at Baker & Hostetler in the areas of corporate law, real estate and litigation, and is now the Managing Partner at Sonkin & Koberna.  Rick represents a wide variety of closely held organizations and national corporations in all aspects of business and real estate law. Rick has significant experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing, including significant experience in leasing to "big box" retailers. Rick's experience also includes providing owners of businesses with succession planning advice and general counsel services. He has significant involvement representing automobile dealerships and currently represents numerous dealerships in Northeastern Ohio. Rick also represents individuals and companies in litigation involving construction disputes, business disputes, and personal injury.