Lakewood Construction Lawyers

Mr. Michael Patrick Harvey
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Mr. Michael Patrick Harvey
Rocky River, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(440) 570-2812 311 Northcliff Dr
Rocky River, OH 44116
Free ConsultationConstruction, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Daniel Myers
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Daniel Myers
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(216) 236-8202 600 East Granger Road
2nd Floor
Cleveland, OH 44131
Construction, Appeals, Consumer and Employment
Cleveland State University
Attorney Daniel Myers is the founding member of Myers Law, LLC. As an attorney, Dan has successfully represented homeowners, consumers, employees, and small businesses in a variety of legal matters, handling everything from small claims disputes (cases involving $3,000 or less) to million-dollar class actions. Dan regularly represents clients in civil lawsuits and disputes across Ohio.

Dan focuses his attention on representing homeowners against bad residential contractors, employees with minimum wage and overtime pay concerns, and property owners as well as commercial contractors in construction defect cases. Dan knows how to use Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) and Home Solicitation...
Richard Selby
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Richard Selby
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business and Employment
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Richard Selby heads our Commercial Litigation Department. He has extensive trial experience with Dworken & Bernstein in both state and federal court. In addition to his litigation experience, Ric regularly consults with clients on employment related issues and is called in to assist at trial with the Class Action department when those matters go to trial. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star and was selected to be included in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America. In addition, he is a Contributing Editor to Attorney At Law Magazine featuring articles on Employment Law.

Ric joined Dworken...
Joshua Strickland
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Joshua Strickland
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(216) 861-4211 1468 West 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationConstruction and Business
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Joshua J. Strickland’s practices primarily in real estate and business transactions. He represents small and medium size businesses, real estate developers, landlords and non-profits in all of their business needs. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star. Josh focuses his practice in the areas of general business including formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, employee relations, commercial transactions, intellectual property, construction development, and sales. His residential and commercial real estate practice includes sales, leasing, zoning, land use, oil and gas, environmental law and real estate, eminent domain and taxation.
Grant James Keating
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Grant James Keating
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(216) 861-4211 1468 W. 9th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
Free ConsultationConstruction and Business
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Grant Keating is a partner practicing in the firm’s Business and Commercial Litigation department. He employs a pragmatic approach to litigation and has successfully represented a wide variety of businesses and individuals at trial, appeal and in ADR. Grant has extensive experience in the following areas of law: banking and loan restructuring, breach of contract, Clean Water Act, commercial lease disputes, construction disputes, creditor’s rights, defamation, director and officer liability, e-commerce, employment disputes, environmental litigation, foreclosures, international discovery assistance pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1782, mechanic’s liens, minority shareholder rights, Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act R.C. 1345.01 et. seq., professional negligence,...
Mr. Jesse Michael Schmidt
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Mr. Jesse Michael Schmidt
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(216) 621-9870 4608 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Claims, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University
I am a civil litigation attorney focusing in the defense of contractors, architects, engineers and other business professionals, as well as insurance carriers in coverage disputes and individual defendants in automobile accident cases. I also represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases, provided there is no conflict, and do some transactional and legal drafting work. Prior to my current position, I was a judicial staff attorney for Judge Michael Jackson in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Before that position, for over nine years, I owned and managed a solo practice. At that time, I focused my practice in...
Joseph Anthony Condeni
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Joseph Anthony Condeni
Brooklyn Heights, OH Construction Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(216) 771-1760 600 East Granger Road Second Floor
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Construction, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Cleveland State University and Bowling Green State University
Joe received his Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1982 after graduating from Bowling Green State University. While attending law school he served as managing editor of the Cleveland State Law Review and was selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among American Law Students. Joe was honored with inclusion in Who's Who in American Law for the Millennium Edition and is a member of the Ohio Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Ohio Employment Lawyers Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. Condeni concentrates his practice in the area...
Gregory K Boop
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Gregory K Boop
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(216) 920-3040 2015 The Superior Building
815 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
Construction, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Patrick John Thomas
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Patrick John Thomas
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Attorney
(216) 241-8333 1360 East Ninth Street
500 IMG Center
Cleveland, OH 44114
Construction, Business, Environmental and Personal Injury
Dennis Joseph Kaselak
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Dennis Joseph Kaselak
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Lawyer
(216) 574-2600 1406 W 6th St
Cleveland, OH 44113
Construction, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
Norman Stark
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Norman Stark
Cleveland, OH Construction Law Lawyer
(216) 282-1849 1109 Carnegie Avenue (2nd Flr.
2nd Flr.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Construction
Nicholas P. Weiss
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Nicholas P. Weiss
South Euclid, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(216) 417-5111 4070 Mayfield Rd
South Euclid, OH 44121
Construction, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Nick Weiss opened his practice after years of civil litigation and in-house counsel experience. A transplant from Maine, he now represents families, individuals, and businesses, throughout northeast Ohio. He is proud to have been AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell every year since 2020 and is an Ohio Rising Star on Superlawyers.
Mark F. Craig
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Mark F. Craig
Sheffield Village, OH Construction Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(440) 973-6827 4456 Abbe Rd. #191
Sheffield Village, OH 44054
Construction, Business and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law
Law practice representing primarily business entities and small business owners (dba's, sole proprietors, subcontractors). Legal solutions to problems involving business disputes, construction matters, real estate title issues, contract disputes, payment issues, liens, collections and litigation. Personal attention and timely communications, keeping you informed and involved every step of the way with your legal matter.
Michael J. Warrell
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Michael J. Warrell
Solon, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(216) 789-9161 30285 Bruce Industrial Pkwy.
Suite C-2nd Floor
Solon, OH 44139
Construction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
Ohio State University - Columbus
* An AV rated attorney with over thirty years of civil trial experience * Major emphasis on the litigation, arbitration and mediation of commercial and construction contract disputes throughout Northern Ohio * Over twenty five years of experience as a third party neutral serving as an arbitrator or mediator in construction and commercial disputes * Frequent experience in the resolution of real estate issues including mechanics liens, zoning, building code compliance and adverse possession * Significant role in the prosecution and defense of...
Adam E. Carr
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Adam E. Carr
Hudson, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(330) 655-1662 5824 Akron-Cleveland Road, Suite A
Hudson, OH 44236
Construction and Insurance Defense
Cleveland State University
Adam E. Carr provides insurance defense and coverage counsel throughout Ohio to leading companies for auto, home, commercial general, retail, transportation, and other exposures in the trial courts and on appeal. Board-Certified in Civil Trial Law by the NBTA National Board of Trial Advocacy (2004-2024) AV Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell highest peer rating) Ohio Super Lawyers (2010-2012, and since 2016) The Best Lawyers in America (since 2014) A.M. Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys (since 2009) American Jurisprudence Award in Appellate Practice, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing (1993) Adam E. Carr has served as lead trial attorney during over two hundred days of trial. Adam E....
Michael Fortney
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Michael Fortney
Wadsworth, OH Construction Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(216) 365-8078 300 Weatherstone Dr.
#303
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Free ConsultationConstruction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Workers' Comp
Cleveland State University
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.
Robert Wilson
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Robert Wilson
Chagrin Falls, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(440) 708-0445 16716 Chillicothe Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Cleveland State University
I have led my law firm, Wilson & Wilson Co., L.P.A., and been a CPA licensed in Ohio for over 30 years, along with being a licensed attorney in Georgia for over 12 years. I have extensive experience in complex civil litigation, personal injury and medical malpractice representing mainly smaller litigants in David vs. Goliath situations by personally handling cases in an efficient and cost effective manner without sacrificing results. My experience as a CPA and many years as outside corporate counsel for a wide range of companies handling litigation, taxation, transactional and management advisory matters have given me...
Scott Sylkatis
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Scott Sylkatis
Amherst, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(440) 372-4050 199 N. Leavitt Rd.,
Suite 200
Amherst, OH 44001
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Divorce and Family
Cleveland State University
Michael L. Fortney
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Michael L. Fortney
Akron, OH Construction Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
(330) 665-5445 4040 Embassy Pkwy
Suite 280
Akron, OH 44333
Construction, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Cleveland State University
I am an attorney, arbitrator and mediator with expertise in construction law, employment and labor law, litigation, and business disputes. I have litigated and served as a neutral in hundreds of cases involving construction disputes, commercial business disputes, and employment disputes. AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1994, signifying the highest standard of legal abilities and professional ethics and conduct. Member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio, the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association, serving as an employment, construction and commercial arbitrator, a member and former Chair of the Construction Advisory Council...
Chad Hoover Herrnstein
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Chad Hoover Herrnstein
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Construction Law Attorney
(330) 929-2676 111 Stow Avenue, Suite 101
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Free ConsultationConstruction, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law
Chad Hoover Herrnstein was born and raised near Akron, Ohio. Growing up, his father John Herrnstein worked alongside his grandfather (Orval Hoover) at Hoover, Heydorn, & Herrnstein Co. LPA – a law firm in Cuyahoga Falls. From an early age, Chad knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his family and become an attorney. Chad Hoover Herrnstein received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Homeland Security, from The University of Akron in 2012. He continued his education at The University of Akron School of Law. Chad finished law school in the top 10% of...
William G. Chris
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William G. Chris
Akron, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(330) 434-3000 50 South Main St., 10th Floor
Akron, OH 44304
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Collections and Insurance Claims
The University of Toledo College of Law
I am proud to have received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which reflects my commitment to professional excellence. Throughout my career, I have participated in several notable cases, including Grace Cathedral, Inc v Testa at the Ohio Supreme Court and Acosta vs Cathedral Buffet at the 6th Circuit in 2018. My dedication to the field of law has earned me multiple awards. I have been named a SuperLawyer every year from 2012 to 2017, and again from 2020 to 2023. This recognition is a testament to my consistent dedication and performance. I have also held significant positions in various professional organizations, enhancing...
Eric Grinnell
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Eric Grinnell
Hudson, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(330) 655-1662 5824 Akron-Cleveland Road, Suite A
Hudson, OH 44236
Construction, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Cleveland State University
Clarence Rader III
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Clarence Rader III
Twinsburg, OH Construction Law Lawyer
(330) 405-9005 2112 Case Parkway South, Suite 9
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Construction, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Brian James Seitz
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Brian James Seitz
Norwalk, OH Construction Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(216) 202-5529 2 Oak St.
Norwalk, OH 44857
Construction, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Mark Anthony Ziccarelli
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Mark Anthony Ziccarelli
Mentor, OH Construction Law Attorney
(440) 255-0500 8754 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
Construction, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Edmond Mack
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Edmond Mack
Canton, OH Construction Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(330) 451-6883 PO Box 8276
Canton, OH 44711
Free ConsultationConstruction, Municipal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Akron School of Law
Aggressive, trial-hardened attorney dedicated to fighting for clients in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, and in the community. From Stark County. Serving Stark County. Edmond J. Mack represents individuals, family-owned businesses, municipalities, and large corporations. Attorney Mack has successfully prosecuted and defended multi-million dollar claims in a wide range of civil disputes, including sales governed by the Uniform Commercial Code, real estate matters, employment litigation, catastrophic injury cases, and governmental liability claims. “The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries.” - Clarence Darrow
John R. Martynyszyn
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John R. Martynyszyn
Canfield, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 2 years of experience
6550 Seville Drive
Suite B
Canfield, OH 44406
Construction, Business and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
John is an attorney at Roetzel & Andress, specializing in construction and real estate law. With a passion for delivering exceptional legal solutions, he is dedicated to assisting clients in navigating complex legal matters effectively. Possessing a Juris Doctor degree from Capital University Law School, John's commitment to legal excellence was evident during his time as a member of the Capital University Law Review. His rigorous academic training equipped him with a deep understanding of legal principles and a keen eye for detail. During his tenure in law school, John had the privilege of externing at the Ohio Attorney General's Office, honing...
David Scott Barbee
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David Scott Barbee
Columbiana, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(330) 482-3825 11 S. Main Street
Columbiana, OH 44408
Construction, Appeals, Consumer and Insurance Claims
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
I'm a shareholder and director in the law firm of Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge, Co., LPA. I've been with the firm since 1988. My primary areas of practice are appellate law,civil litigation and insurance law. My appellate practice is multi-faceted -- arguing a wide variety of cases. My trial practice primarily involves 1)representing individuals and businesses in an assortment of legal disputes including construction issues, uniform commercial code concerns and landlord/tenant matters; and 2)counseling insurers and insureds in various coverage matters. I also provide free legal services to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of Mahoning County and to...
Thomas Patrick Timmers
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Thomas Patrick Timmers
Toledo, OH Construction Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(419) 216-2258 4001 W. Central Ave.
Suite 5
Toledo, OH 43606
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Consumer and Employment
Tom Timmers founded Haims Timmers in 2018 after working as a partner in a small firm in Toledo from 2014 - 2018.

After he received his B.A. from the University of Dayton, he attended the University of Toledo College of Law, graduating cum laude. During his time at the University of Toledo College of Law, Tom served on the law review. During law school and following graduation, Tom worked for a civil litigation firm in downtown Toledo until 2014.

Tom's current practice focuses on corporate, employment, and labor law.

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Corey Speweik
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Corey Speweik
Pemberville, OH Construction Law Lawyer
(419) 287-3233 427 W College Ave
Suite 412
Pemberville, OH 43450
Construction, Agricultural, Business and Real Estate
The University of Toledo College of Law
James Pringle
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James Pringle
New Philadelphia, OH Construction Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(330) 343-5585 405 Chauncey Ave NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Construction, Administrative, Business and Employment
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Rebecca M Gerson
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Rebecca M Gerson
Youngstown, OH Construction Law Lawyer
(330) 726-7777 839 SOUTHWESTERN RUN
Youngstown, OH 44514
Construction, Collections, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
James Lee Childress
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James Lee Childress
MANSFIELD, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(419) 524-6011 6 West Third St.
Suite 200
MANSFIELD, OH 44902
Construction, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
Brenda J. Kruse
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Brenda J. Kruse
Toledo, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(567) 316-6264 4 Seagate
8th Floor
Toledo, OH 43604
Construction, Business, IP and Patents
Mr.  Eugene Ray Critchett
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Mr. Eugene Ray Critchett
Dublin, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(855) 228-2539 7240 Muirfield Drive
Ste. 120
Dublin, OH 43017
Free ConsultationConstruction, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Ohio State University - Columbus
Ray personally handles each of his cases from the initial client meeting to achieving a jury verdict, arbitration award or settlement. He strives to provide each of his clients with legal counsel that is both professional and personal. A graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and Ithaca College, Ray began his legal career at a personal injury firm that handled hundreds of cases at a time. While this work environment gave Ray considerable experience in the field of personal injury cases, he came to believe that quality is far more important than quantity...
Travis Troy Mohler
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Travis Troy Mohler
Columbus, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(888) 860-1414 4016 Townsfair Way
Suite 210
Columbus, OH 43219
Construction, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Capital University and Ohio University
Attorney Travis Mohler concentrates his practice on representing individuals who have been injured or killed by the negligence or carelessness of others. He has experience in litigating claims involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, “deliberate intent” (workplace accidents), construction accidents, industrial accidents, and tractor trailer accidents. Travis also focuses his practice on representing consumers injured by defective products in product liability actions. In addition, Travis routinely represents clients in claims involving trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and other personal injury claims. Since joining Colombo Law in 2007, Travis has served as co-counsel on many wrongful death and catastrophic injury verdicts...
Christopher O'Shaughnessy
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Christopher O'Shaughnessy
New Albany, OH Construction Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(614) 758-7529 102 W. Main Street #370
New Albany, OH 43054
Free ConsultationConstruction and Business
Capital University Law School
Christopher T. O’Shaughnessy is an attorney and the founder of The O’Shaughnessy Law Firm. For almost 25 years and with big law firm experience, Chris has served construction, real estate, business, sports, and entertainment clients as a counselor and litigator, and has handled cases all over the United States, most notably the post-9/11 World Trade Center/Deutsche Bank litigation in New York City with over $600 million in potential exposure and billions of dollars of lower Manhattan redevelopment. He has negotiated deals for, handled claims arising from, and litigated, arbitrated, and mediated disputes associated with hundreds of projects. Chris lectures frequently...
Mr. Craig Thomas Matthews
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Mr. Craig Thomas Matthews
Dayton, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(937) 434-9393 320 Regency Ridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
Construction, Business, Elder and Employment
University of Dayton
Craig Matthews has provided exceptional legal services since 1978 to clients in the area of Dayton, Ohio and throughout the United States. Craig Matthews and his lawyer associates have successfully sued and aggressively defended lawsuits involving sexual harassment, elder fraud, employment termination, toxic mold and mildew, and construction defects. Craig Matthews also has negotiated business and employment contracts and created estate plans to smooth the way for successful transitions.
Steven W. Tigges
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Steven W. Tigges
Columbus, OH Construction Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(614) 365-4136 41 S High St
3500 Huntington Center
Columbus, OH 43215
Construction, Antitrust, Business and Employment
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law and The Ohio State University
Steve Tigges is a Partner of Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP. Mr. Tigges is a seasoned trial attorney who has practiced extensively in the areas of employment, health care, commercial contract, securities, construction, antitrust, and trademark litigation.
Andrew D Randol
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Andrew D Randol
Columbus, OH Construction Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
(614) 636-1039 341 S. Third Street
Suite 100-333
Columbus, OH 43215
Free ConsultationConstruction, Appeals, Business and Employment
Ohio State University - Columbus
Andrew D. Randol is a Columbus business and litigation attorney. Andrew works with a variety of businesses and entrepreneurs, guiding them through federal and state litigation. He has experience with litigating a number of issues, including breach of contract lawsuits, construction lawsuits, and consumer lawsuits.

Andrew’s practice also includes employment and labor law and employment litigation. He advises businesses on employment compliance, including wage and hour laws, employee and contractor classification, and Title VII and antidiscrimination laws. When employment issues do arise, Andrew has experience representing businesses in court and before various administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor and the...
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