Mike focuses his practice primarily in the areas of construction law and litigation, advising clients on mechanic’s lien, collections and other issues in the construction industry. He joined Kegler Brown in 2005.
Practical Construction Advice
Mike aids clients with all facets of construction, from the initial contract review to warranty issues. He also assists clients with their collection and mechanic's lien issues.
Prior to entering law school, Mike worked as a project manager for a national contractor and has a degree in civil engineering. With his construction and engineering background, Mike seeks to provide practical advice that quickly solves a problem and avoids a costly and protracted dispute.
When a construction claim is unavoidable, Mike assists clients with reserving their rights and compiling their claim. He is proficient in all aspects of construction claims, including labor inefficiencies, delays, and differing jobsite conditions and also assists clients with analyzing and defending against such claims.
Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution
Additionally, Mike is experienced in trial and appellate practice and has successfully helped numerous clients resolve disputes through various alternative dispute resolution techniques.
Mike focuses his practice primarily in the areas of construction law and litigation, advising clients on mechanic’s lien, collections and other issues in the construction industry. He joined Kegler Brown in 2005.
Practical Construction Advice Mike aids clients with all facets of construction, from the initial contract review to warranty issues. He also assists clients with their collection and mechanic's lien issues.
Prior to entering law school, Mike worked as a project manager for a national contractor and has a degree in civil engineering. With his construction and engineering background, Mike seeks to provide practical advice that quickly solves a problem and avoids a costly and protracted dispute.
When a construction claim is unavoidable, Mike assists clients with reserving their rights and compiling their claim. He is proficient in all aspects of construction claims, including labor inefficiencies, delays, and differing jobsite conditions and also assists clients with analyzing and defending against such claims.
Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution Additionally, Mike is experienced in trial and appellate practice and has successfully helped numerous clients resolve disputes through various alternative dispute resolution techniques.
Career Highlights - Selected as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Law & Politics Magazine, a publication that recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state, based on voting by individuals previously identified by the magazine as “Ohio Super Lawyers®.” Ohio Super Lawyers are said to represent the top 5 percent of the legal profession.
- Actively participated in a three week jury trial over a contractor’s labor inefficiency claim.
- Assisted in resolving numerous disputes through the State of Ohio's Article Eight and mediation process.
- Acted as project counsel on a variety of projects ranging from $5 million to over $80 million.
- Worked as a project manager for the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company out of its Cleveland office from 1997-2002.
- LEED Accredited Professional
Professional Memberships - American Subcontractors Association, member
- Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry, member
- Columbus Bar Association, member
- Ohio State Bar Association, member
Publications & Presentations - "Managing Project Risk," presented at the National Business Institute's Construction Law Fundamentals on January 12, 2009
- "Delay Claims," presented to the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, December 5, 2008
- “Ohio’s Fairness in Construction Contracting Act,” presented to the Flexible Pavements of Ohio, March 2008
- “Consensus Docs: What You Need to Know,” presented to the Association of the Wall & Ceiling Industry, 2008 Intex Exposition
- “Staking Your Claim: How to Use Mechanic's Liens,” presented to the National Association of Credit Managers, September 2007
Bar Admissions - Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Education - Juris Doctorate (2005)
Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall School of Law
Cum laude; Cleveland State Law Review, associate, 2002-2005 - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (1997)
University of Dayton