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Robert E. Roland


Rob firmly believes that his clients are best served by concentrating on their businesses -- and not on fighting legal battles. Therefore, he applies sound business concepts to the practice of law and prides himself on keeping his clients out of the court room. However, when litigation is the only alternative, Rob works closely with a team of aggressive commercial litigators at Day Ketterer to achieve his client's goals.

For 25 years, Rob Roland has provided business and legal counseling to enterprises across a great number of industries.  Rob's practice is primarily focused on business and banking law, mergers and acquisitions, business dispute resolution, and commercial real estate transactions.  Rob serves as general counsel for many closely held corporations and non-profit associations throughout Ohio. He represents banking institutions throughout the region. He has taught college real estate courses and has been a frequent lecturer on business law concepts.  Currently, Rob serves on the Firm's Executive Committee.  Additionally, he is in charge of the Firm's expansion efforts, client development, and the Firm's facilities. 

During his career, Rob has volunteered a great deal of his time to serving the business interests of his clients in the community at large.  In 2007, he was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.  In 2008, Rob was one of three individuals appointed by the President of the Senate to serve on the Ohio State Commission on Local Government Reform and Collaboration.  As a Commissioner, Rob is charged by the State Legislature with the duty to develop recommendations on reforming and restructuring local government in Ohio in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of local government operations and to achieve cost savings for taxpayers.

 Rob is a member of the American, Ohio State, and Stark County Bar Associations and is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts.  He joined Day Ketterer in 1985 and became a full equity partner in 1991.

When not practicing law, Rob is a rabid audiophile, long time member of the Canton Wine Guild, accomplished jazz pianist, and a mediocre cook (but he is reporting slow but steady progress).

To learn more about the Ohio Commission on Local Government Reform and Collaboration please click on the picture below.

Education

  • The Ohio State University School of Law, J.D. 1985
  • Exeter University, United Kingdom, 1983
  • Miami University B.S. 1982 cum laude

Courts

  • All Ohio Courts

Community Leadership

  • Ohio Commission on Local Government Reform and Collaboration
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Steering Committee
  • Founding Director of the Edgewood Community Center
  • Brookside Country Club Board of Directors
  • Founding Chairman of the Stark County Government Academy
  • Trustee of the Stark Development Board
  • 1992 graduate of Leadership Canton
  • Canton Ballet Board of Directors
  • Chairman of the Canton Forum
  • Chairman of the Canton Chamber School Levy Review Committee
  • Chairman of the Canton Chamber City-County Affairs Committee
  • Chairman of the Canton Chamber Nominating Committee
  • 21st Century Government Steering Committee
  • Canton Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
  • Palace Theater Board of Directors
  • Downtown Canton YMCA Board of Directors
  • Chairman of the 1994 & 1995  Downtown YMCA Campaign Drives
  • Arts in Stark funding campaign
  • United Way Allocation Committee
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival: Chairman of the Sunday Kickoff Concert and Community Parade

Fraternities

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon
  • Psi Chi Academic Honor Society
  • Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity

To reach Rob, please e-mail him at reroland@day-ketterer.com or call him direct at 330.458.2166.