Bruce Martin Broyles

Admitted to practice in 1989; Staff attorney for 11th District Court of Appeals, Associate Attorney for three litigation firms from 1992 - 2004, opened my own practice in 2004. Handle a variety of issues in Appellate practice, civil litigation, business disputes, real estate, and actively involved in foreclosure defenses.

Foreclosure Defense

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Business Law

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

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

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Ohio

Since 1989

6th Circuit

Since 1996

Ohio State University - Columbus

J.D.

1986 - 1989

Ohio State Bar  # 0042562

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Current

Q. My father passed and I believe he left everything to my sister. He had a small policy for his grandchildren and I was in

23 February 2021

A: If I understand your question, your father named you the beneficiary on a life insurance policy, but left everything to you sister in his will. A life insurance policy is not an asset of the estate and instead is a contract between the Insurance company, the owner of the policy and the beneficiary of the policy. As long as the beneficiary provides the information requested by the insurance company the insurance proceeds should be delivered to the benficiary according to the terms of the insurance policy.

Q. Auditor had wrong info on property record

23 February 2021

A: I agree with the suggested course of action to file a complaint or appeal for the re-valuation of your property. Concerns about past valuations and past real property taxes paid are unavailable after the time to file a complaint for re-valuation lapses each year. A recent appraisal and the information regarding the incorrect measurements might make a difference, but some County websites state that a new appraisal alone will be insufficient.

Q. Bought a lot that advertised utilities in place and Found out that no utilities are in place

14 January 2021

A: Based solely upon the information provided, you may have a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation. However, the contract could have language in it negating any representation made by the seller, or the lack of utilities may have been open and obvious or readily detectable upon a reasonable inspection, which may alter your ability to recover.