Stephen R. Buchenroth
Mr. Buchenroth is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the commercial and real estate group. He concentrates his practice in all areas of commercial real estate law and franchise law. His expertise includes development, financing, leasing, foreclosures, construction, opinion practice and zoning, as well as franchising, where he represents both franchisors and franchisees.
Career highlights include:
- Serving as President of the Columbus Bar Association from 1992-1993
- Receiving the Columbus Bar Association’s Bar Service medal in 2000, the highest award bestowed by the Association
- Election into the American College of Real Estate Lawyers in 1986
- Receipt of the Ohio State Bar Association Robert L. Hauser Memorial Award, in 2011, for outstanding achievements, contributions and leadership in the practice of real estate law.
- Serving as Chairman of the Real Property Section of the Ohio State Bar Association from 2003-2005
- Serving as Chairman of the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education from 1999-2000
- Appointment in 2006 by the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court as a member of the Board of Directors of the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation
- Election as Chairman of the Board of Wittenberg University in 2008
- Serving as a member of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Real Property Specialty Board, which administers the certification of Ohio lawyers in Ohio in the fields of (i) business, commercial and industrial real estate law, and (ii) residential real estate law
- Testifying frequently before the Ohio legislature on real estate related legislation and playing a significant role in the enactment of numerous laws affecting real estate law
Mr. Buchenroth is a member of the American Bar Association, the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association.
Mr. Buchenroth is a frequent lecturer on a variety of topics related to real estate law, mortgage foreclosure, and franchising. He has spoken to numerous audiences, including the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising, the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, The American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the International Franchise Association, The Ohio State University, and Capital University.
Mr. Buchenroth received his J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School and his B.A. cum laude from Wittenberg University where he was Pi Sigma Kappa.
Professional and Community Activities
- Columbus Bar Association, President, 1992-1993
- Columbus Bar Association, Board of Governors, 1986-1994
- Columbus Bar Services, Inc., Chairman, 1996-2000
- Columbus Bar Association, CBA Realty Services, Inc., Chairman, 1997-2000
- Ohio State Bar Association, Council of Delegates, 1986-1988 & 1991-present
- Ohio State Bar Association, Real Property Section Board of Governors, 1997-present
- Ohio State Bar Association, Real Property Specialty Board, 2003-present
- Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, Board of Trustees, 2006-2010
- Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education, 1995-2001; Chairman, 1999-2000
- Wittenberg University, Board of Trustees, 2000-present; Chairman, 2008-2011; Vice Chairman, 2005-2008
- Capital University Law School Paralegal Program, Chairman, Board of Advisors, 1990-2004
Honors & Awards
- Robert L. Hausser Memorial Award, Ohio State Bar Association, 2011
- Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers in Columbus, 2010-2012
- The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 1993-2012
- The Best Lawyers in America, Franchise Law, 1995-2012
- Chambers and Partners, Leading Lawyer in Real Estate, 2003-2011
- Chambers and Partners, Leading Lawyer in Real Estate: Finance, 2007-2008
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2004-2012
- Fellow of the American Bar Foundation since 2006
- The Columbus Bar Association’s Bar Service Medal, 2000
- Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation since 1992
- The Legal Assistants of Central Ohio Community Service Award, 1987
- Elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, 1986
- Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation since 1985
News
- 75 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- More than 100 Vorys Attorneys named on 2012 The Best Lawyers in America® List
- 26 Vorys Attorneys Featured in 2011 Edition of Chambers USA
- Buchenroth Receives Robert L. Hausser Memorial Award
- 72 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Vorys Ranked #1 Law Firm in Ohio on 2011 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 27 Attorneys Recognized in 2010 Chambers USA
- 27 Vorys Attorneys Recognized in 2010 Chambers USA
- 54 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Vorys Partners Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
- Vorys ranked #1 law firm in Ohio on 2010 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 27 Vorys Attorneys Recognized in 2009 Chambers USA
- 70 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Vorys Attorneys Named on 2009 Best Lawyers in America List
- Buchenroth Named Chairman of Wittenberg University Board
- 28 Vorys Attorneys Named Leading Practitioners in Ohio
- Vorys named the "2008 Leading Ohio Law Firm" by Best Lawyers
- 28 Vorys Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers for Business by Chambers USA
Events
- CityScape Columbus: A View Towards Development & Growth Opportunities
- Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention
Publications
- Foreclosure Practice – Reference Manual, 1996 (Ohio CLE Institute)
- Ohio section of Foreclosure Law & Related Remedies, A State-by-State Digest, 1995 (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association)
- Ohio Franchise Law, 1990 (Professional Education Systems, Inc.)
- “Default and Workouts of Commercial Mortgage Loans,” Advanced Commercial Real Estate, 1988 (Ohio Legal Center Institute)
- Ohio Mortgage Foreclosures, 1983–1987 & 1989 (Professional Education Systems, Inc.)
- “Special Proceedings Common Pleas,” Residential Real Estate Transactions, 1983 (Ohio Legal Center Institute)
- “Execution Against Real Estate,” Provisional Remedies, 1982 (Ohio Legal Center Institute)
- “Common Pleas: Foreclosure,” Title to Real Estate, 1979 & 1981 (Ohio Legal Center Institute)