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Thomas R.Butchko

Partner
Cleveland

O 216.566.5945

Thomas R.Butchko

Partner

Thomas is a partner in the Commercial & Public Finance practice group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial financing transactions involving banks and other financial institutions, as well as public and private companies, in connection with secured and unsecured credit facilities.

Recognized by Chambers USA as a 2023 Leading Lawyer
Best Lawyers 2025

Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 5 years or longer. 

Focus Areas

  • “Navigating Cleveland’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem,” Thompson Hine Startups Streamlined Webinar, April 2024
  • Selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Banking & Finance, Ohio, 2023 and 2024
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020-2025 for Banking and Finance Law, and Commercial Finance Law
  • George R. Beneman Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance in Moot Court
  • Champion, Colley Trial Competition
  • “Final Four Oralist,” Herman Competition

Community Activities

  • Court of Nisi Prius, 2024 to present
  • Providence House, At Large Board Member; Finance Committee member, 2023 to present
  • Cleveland Bridge Builders, Class of 2022
  • United Way Greater Cleveland, Thompson Hine United Way Campaign Chair, 2020 to present
  • Minds Matter Cleveland, Vice President of Volunteer Recruitment, 2014-2015; Mentor, 2012-2014
  • College Now Cleveland, Mentor, 2013-2017
  • First Tee of Cleveland, Instructor

Education

  • The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2011,

    managing editor, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law; Moot Court Governing Board, Executive Justice of the 2011 Herman Competition

  • University of Cincinnati, B.A., 2008,
    magna cum laude
    ,

    Phi Beta Kappa