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Practice Concentration
Services include representing clients in the areas of construction, with a particular emphasis on public sector litigation and contracting.
Representative Experience
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Currently serving as Special Counsel to Ohio Attorney General representing The Ohio State University on contractor claims, surety takeovers, and on the replacement of defective work emanating from the construction of complex project known as Phase I and Phase II of the $150 million Larkins Hall Recreation Facility |
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Currently serving as Federal Civil Rule 71.1 Commissioner for eminent domain acquisitions related to interstate natural gas pipeline constructed by Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC |
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Lead Counsel as Special Counsel for City of Columbus in eminent domain proceedings by which properties were acquired on which to construct the Ohio State University Gateway project, contributing significantly to the timely acquisition of properties |
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Represented Ashland County in a lawsuit alleging unworkmanlike work performed on standing seam metal roof on County jail facility |
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Successfully represented a drywall subcontractor in claims against owner and general contractor arising out of the construction of a $40 million corporate headquarters building in the central Ohio area |
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Successfully represented a municipal joint venture and its participant municipalities in claims arising out of the design and construction of a sanitary sewer wet-well and lift station |
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Represented Liberty Township in construction of recreation center, township firehouses, community building and active park facilities |
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Assisted Northern Area Water Authority municipal joint venture and its participant municipalities in site acquisition and construction of a $20 million water treatment and distribution network |
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Successfully represented Lake Erie area Water District in claims against design professional where allegations centered on the negligent design of intake facility |
Other Professional Experience
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Special Outside Counsel to Ohio Attorney General |
Achievements and Awards
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Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law & Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law |
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Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers, Construction/Surety (2004-2005, 2007-2010) |
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Listed in Chambers USA, Construction Litigation |
Education
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Denison University (B.A., 1979) |
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The University of Akron (J.D. 1982) |
Bar Admissions
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio |
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit |
Professional Memberships and Community Service
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Columbus Bar Association, Former Chair of the Construction Law Committee (2002-2004) |
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Ohio State Bar Association, Construction Law Committee |
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American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry |
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Western Reserve Academy Alumni Association |
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Legal Advisor - Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio (1987 - Present) |
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Leadership Columbus Class of 2001 |
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Leadership Delaware County Class of 1994 (Participant 1995 &1996) |
Speeches and Publications
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“Competitive Bidding “- Ohio Township Association, February 2, 2007 |
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“Construction Claims Issues” - Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, 2006 Summer Workshop |
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"Strong Oversight Can Get Community Centers Built” Columbus Business First, March 2, 2004 |
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