The primary responsibilities of the Legal and Real Estate Office include:

• Oversight of major Diocesan and Parish construction and renovation projects (i.e. greater than $10,000)

• Offering the parishes and Diocesan entities legal counsel and services on a variety of issues including:
    - general legal issues
    - employment issues
    - contract preparation and review
    - lease and facility use agreement negotiation, preparation, and implementation
    - sale and purchase of real property
    - land use and real property issues

• Assisting parishes and Diocesan entities in solving real estate and revaluation issues

• Assisting parishes and Diocesan entities in their efforts to comply with statutes and regulations such as the following:
    - Family Medical Leave Act
    - The Federal Labor Standards Act
    - State Liquor Laws and Licensing Regulations
    - State Gambling Laws and Regulations

• Assisting parishes in resolving all forms of legal disputes

The Legal Office and Real Estate Division provides the following services :

• Provides counsel and guidance on Diocesan and Corporate business matters relating to Integrated Auxiliary Diocesan Corporations including:
    - preparation of articles of incorporation and code of regulations documents
    - preparation and review of employment contracts
    - counsel on general legal matters
    - counsel on all matters of business law as requested by other associates       and directors

• Vice Chairperson of the Diocesan Building Commission (James Gulick, Chairperson)

• Provides assistance in the oversight and management of outside counsel representing the Diocese

• Provides counsel regarding legal matters and litigation involving the Diocese as needed

Downloadable Forms and Information

**For direct online access to the Diocesan Master Insurance Program, click this link: 

DISC Master Insurance Program Online

Click here to access all additional forms.

Contact Information:

Brother Patrick Shea, O.F.M.
Phone: (216) 696-6525 Ext. 4370
Fax: (216) 781-7732
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Kevin Burke,  Esq.
Phone: (216) 696-6525 Ext. 4360
Fax: (216) 781-7732
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