Lucas W. Murray

Top rated Mergers & Acquisitions attorney in Akron, Ohio

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
Lucas W. Murray
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Practice areas: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business & Corporate, Closely Held Business; view more

Licensed in Ohio since: 2015

Education: The University of Akron School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2025

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

3800 Embassy Parkway
Suite 300
Akron, OH 44333 Visit website

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Lucas W. Murray is a seasoned partner at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC, based in Akron, Ohio, with additional offices in Canton and Cleveland. His practice is a tapestry woven from threads of business, mergers and acquisitions, as well as real estate and construction. He collaborates closely with colleagues who focus on litigation, workers’ compensation, labor and employment, complex tax and securities issues, and estate planning, ensuring comprehensive legal representation for businesses.

Mr. Murray typically acts as an outside general corporate adviser to small to midsize businesses, with revenues ranging from $2M to $500M. He navigates the complexities of day-to-day contract matters, organizational documents, buy-sell agreements and succession planning while also orchestrating sophisticated mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions.

Representing a diverse array of organizations, each with distinct needs, Mr. Murray is dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses, challenges and goals. This allows him to provide holistic guidance and consistently exceed expectations. The pillars of integrity and trust are central to his relationships with clients, making him an invaluable confidant and mentor.

Academically distinguished, Mr. Murray earned his B.B.A. in corporate financial management in 2011 from The University of Akron, followed by a J.D. from The University of Akron School of Law in 2014. He was licensed to practice law in Ohio the following year. During law school, he served as assistant editor and associate editor for the Akron Law Review.

With a “Good” rating on Avvo, Mr. Murray has been acknowledged in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2021-2025) and received the ystark! Twenty Under 40 award in 2020. A respected figure in the legal community, he actively participates in the Ohio State Bar Association, the Stark County Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association. Beyond his professional commitments, he is deeply involved in civic activities and contributes to several organizations. He is also a skilled speaker and writer.

Practice areas

Mergers & Acquisitions, Business/Corporate, Closely Held Business, Construction Litigation: Business, Real Estate: Business

Focus areas

Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, Limited Liability Companies, Mortgage & Refinance, Partnership, Short Sale, Sub-chapter S Corporations

  • 50% Mergers & Acquisitions
  • 20% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Closely Held Business
  • 10% Construction Litigation: Business
  • 10% Real Estate: Business

First Admitted: 2015, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://www.bdblaw.com/attorneys/lucas-w-murray/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Ohio State, 2015
  • Akron Bar Association
  • Stark County Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Simply Give, Board of Directors
  • Active Youth Coach for Jackson Baseball Association and Jackson Basketball Association
  • Leadership Stark County Class 35
  • Massillon Development Foundation, Board of Directors, Immediate Past Chairman
Honors/Awards:
  • “Good” rating on Avvo
  • Selected for inclusion in Ohio’s Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars™ (2022 - 2024), as voted by his peers
  • ystark! Twenty Under 40 award recipient, 2020
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America (2021-2025)
Educational Background:
  • The University of Akron, B.B.A., Major: Corporate Financial Management, 2011 
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • The University of Akron School of Law, Akron Law Review, Assistant Editor and Associate Editor
  • “An Ounce of Prevention” – Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition July/August 2017
  • “The Rise and Fall of the American Health Care Act” - Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition May/June 2017
  • “President Trump Pumps the Breaks on the Fiduciary Duty Rule” - Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition March/April 2017
  • “2016 Election Update: Employer Sponsored Health Care and the ACA” - Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/ Akron/Canton Edition January/February 2017
  • “Legislative Updates to the Ohio Corporation Law and Limited Liability Act” - Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition November/December 2016
  • “Securing Your Cash Balance Plan Funding During Ownership Changes” - Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition September/October 2016
  • “Notice to Patients of Terminating Physicians” - Published MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition July/August 2016
  • “Potential Changes for Retirement Plan Investment Fiduciaries” MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition May/June 2016
  • “Keeping Up With Your 401K Plan Qualifications and Plan Design” MD News Magazine Cleveland/Akron/Canton Edition March/April 2016
  • “Employee Benefits Update – Including the Affordable Care Act” (2015)
  • Covid-19 (Coronavirus), Contract Obligations, and the Force Majeure Clause (March 16, 2020)
  • What you need to know about SBA Disaster Loans and the Payroll Protection Program (April 3, 2020)
  • Take the Money and Run Your Business (Part II) Webinar (July 29, 2020)
  • The Corporate Transparency Act (October 24, 2023)

Office location for Lucas W. Murray

3800 Embassy Parkway
Suite 300
Akron, OH 44333

Phone: 216-545-9175

Selections

4 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2022 - 2025

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