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Michael Fortney

Michael Fortney

Construction Law and Civil Litigation attorney with ADR and Mediation Experience
  • Construction Law, Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law ...
  • Ohio
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Biography

I am a civil litigation attorney from Northeast Ohio practicing all over the state and into other states. I practice in all facets of civil litigation, with a heavy emphasis in construction law.

I also act as a private mediator and am adept at solving all types of civil disputes.

I have maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2019 indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards.

Practice Areas
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Workers' Compensation
    Energy, Oil & Gas Law
    Utilities
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Fortney Law is willing to accept contingent fee arrangements for certain types of work, including contracts containing strong attorney fees language or prompt payment act claims.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Please email me for additional fee information.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
President
Fortney Law
- Current
Mike Fortney is an experienced construction and business litigator. He is a 2021 Super Lawyers Ohio Rising Star and has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2019 for having the highest legal ability and ethical standards. Mike regularly assists construction clients with disputes concerning mechanic’s lien and bond claims, delay and acceleration claims, other breach of contract claims, and defective work or design claims. Mike has handled a wide range of employment and business disputes for his clients as well, including multi-million dollar claims related to non-competition agreements, tortious interference, and breaches of employment agreements and other contracts. Mike is adept at finding creative solutions for clients to get paid what they are owed. He also works with clients on creative ways to front the costs of litigation. Mike is also a skilled mediator who resolves disputes by working with both sides to arrive at an agreement that
Education
Cleveland State University
J.D. (2014) | Law
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Honors: High A award - Arbitration
Activities: Civil Litigation Clinic
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Ohio State Bar Association
Current
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Contact & Map
Fortney Law
300 Weatherstone Dr.
#303
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Telephone: (216) 365-8078
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed