Drew Barnholtz

Drew Barnholtz

Attorney at Law

Beachwood
Ohio
Licensed in
OH, MO
Saint Louis University School of Law

"Excellent fund of knowledge, feedback and guidance."

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About
I am a U.S.-licensed attorney (Ohio) with over 20 years of experience serving as General Counsel, Compliance Officer, and Business Development Leader across healthcare, life sciences, financial services, technology, and professional services. As Managing Member of The Barnholtz Law Firm, I provide business-focused legal counsel to startups and established companies, including corporate structuring, capital raising, commercial contracting, employment law, intellectual property, compliance, and dispute resolution.

My background includes senior legal roles at Nike, Accenture, John Muir Health, Invacare, and PwC, where I led complex
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"Drew was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and provided everything I needed within a couple days. Will definitely be my go to from now on!"

Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Posted on Oct 6, 2025
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"Drew was excellent to work with and communicated what needed to be done as well as why he was doing it for my request for easement and other documents to be created. Highly recommend!"

Assist with Other Real Estate Matter
Posted on Oct 2, 2025
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"We hired Drew to rebuild our compliance structure after years of piecemeal updates. He started by reviewing our internal reporting procedures line by line and compared them to current state and federal filing requirements. He reorganized how our compliance calendar is structured, rewrote outdated policies, and created a clear chain of responsibility for each regulatory obligation. He also drafted new reporting templates that our team can use internally to stay on schedule. He didn’t just clean up language; he connected our operational processes with the actual legal requirements so nothing falls through the cracks. He documented every step, explained how to implement the changes, and left us with a fully functional framework we can maintain in-house. It was technical work that directly improved how we operate day to day."

Seeking an Attorney to Rebuild Our Compliance Framework and Internal Procedures
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"Our LLC structure had become tangled over the years with outdated agreements, conflicting amendments, shifting roles that were never documented, and long-unresolved member issues. It wasn’t a single fix it was layers of disorganization built up over time. Drew went through every document carefully, from operating agreements and filings to ownership records and internal communications, and untangled the structure piece by piece. He clarified ownership and voting provisions, cleaned up contradictory language, and put everything into a clear, highly manageable framework. His approach was practical, business-minded, and easy to follow, leaving us with a structure we can actually work with going forward. Now we get most of our legal work from him."

Fix Conflicting LLC Agreements and Restructure Ownership
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"Drew has been our go-to attorney for close to a decade. Whenever something significant comes up whether it’s a corporate restructuring, regulatory filing, contract negotiation, or a compliance issue he’s the one we reach out to. Over the years he’s handled everything from cleaning up complex ownership structures to drafting policies, advising on multi-state regulatory questions, and preparing us for audits and investor reviews. What’s been most valuable is the consistency and depth. He doesn’t need to be brought up to speed each time; he already understands how the business operates and gives legal advice that fits directly into our strategy. It’s a rare combination of legal precision and business understanding, and that’s why we keep coming back."

Need Attorney for Ongoing Business, Compliance, and Strategic Legal Work
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"I’ve been working with Drew Barnholtz for over four years, and he’s been outstanding. He’s drafted and reviewed hundreds of legal documents for me, and his knowledge of U.S. law across different jurisdictions is impressive. Drew has handled work involving more than 15 states, which shows just how versatile and experienced he is. It’s not easy to find an attorney with this level of expertise and consistency. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for dependable legal support."

Looking for an experienced attorney to work with us on a long-term basis, providing legal support for contracts, business matters, and ongoing advisory needs.
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Work History

Nike

Senior Counsel

Sep 2025 - Present

• Negotiates and drafts complex business process outsourcing agreements.
• Provides negotiation support for technology agreements aligning with operational objectives.

Sep 2025 - Present

Accenture - US

Senior Counsel

May 2024 - Present

• Manages commercial contracting for large outsourcing deals with Fortune 500 clients.
• Balances legal risk with commercial objectives in BPO agreements.

May 2024 - Present

The Barnholtz Law Firm, LLC

Managing Member

Apr 2016 - Present

• Provides business-focused legal counsel to clients in healthcare, biotech, e-commerce, and financial services.
• Serves as outside general counsel for emerging companies, advising on corporate structure, capital raising, and litigation matters.
• Leads complex transactions and negotiations across various sectors including healthcare and e-commerce.

Apr 2016 - Present

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