Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
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Provided by Frantz Ward LLP
Frantz Ward is recognized both locally and nationally as a leading law firm in the construction industry. The Frantz Ward construction lawyers don’t dabble―they are intensely immersed in every facet of the industry and are regularly looked to as thought leaders on critical issues affecting all project stakeholders. Frantz Ward’s Construction Group is comprised of thirteen lawyers solely focused on construction law, including contract preparation and negotiation, construction claims prosecution and analysis, construction contracts, construction litigation, project conceptualization and planning, project financing, project management, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings including arbitration and mediation. The group is supported by over two dozen additional lawyers who represent construction clients in specialized areas such as, labor and employment, OSHA, workers’ compensation, real estate, compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and many other areas.
We represent hundreds of general contractors, heavy highway contractors, tunneling contractors, subcontractors, developers, design/builders, design professionals, lenders, manufacturers, owners, specialty trades, sureties, and suppliers.
Our lawyers have efficiently and successfully managed, mediated, and litigated claims on a wide variety of projects in more than 40 states, as well as nearly a dozen other countries.
Chambers Review
Frantz Ward is an experienced practice, known for representing a range of clients including insurers, contractors and manufacturers. The firm has expertise in construction-related litigation at federal courts across the USA. The team possesses particular capabilities in dispute avoidance and damage mitigation. It is also noted for its counsel to performance and payment bond sureties on default claims matters.
Work Highlights
- Frantz Ward represented PCS in all aspects of a $165 million quasi-public-private partnership in Hamilton. Recent work includes a claim following the collapse of a prefabricated building involved with the project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Frantz Ward provides invaluable advice and timely insight to the commercial markets, allowing us to remain competitive in these challenging times."
"The team is acutely aware of the commercial issues in the various markets we are involved with."
"The team is pragmatic from a business perspective."
"Frantz Ward provides invaluable advice and timely insight to the commercial markets, allowing us to remain competitive in these challenging times."
"The team is acutely aware of the commercial issues in the various markets we are involved with."
"The team is pragmatic from a business perspective."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Frank comes recommended for his expert representation in high-stakes dispute resolution. He often advises on claims for unpaid work and other actions resulting from delays or mismanagement of large projects.
"Ian is a terrific construction attorney and trusted adviser."
"I am very pleased with Ian's level of service, his responsiveness and his knowledge of construction default claims."
"Ian is by far one of the best construction lawyers I have ever worked with."
Marc Sanchez regularly represents contractors and developers in disputes relating to commercial, residential and mixed-use developments. In particular, he has experience in wrongful termination, breach of contract and post-completion claims.
"He works tirelessly to get us the best results."
Michael Frantz is noted for his proficiency in representing clients in significant construction litigation and arbitrations. He regularly assists with cases concerning design defects, as well as default and termination disputes, involving a vast array of assets.
"Michael is a talented negotiator and a construction contract expert."
"Michael is a trusted legal adviser with the knowledge, experience and - perhaps most importantly - the endurance and temperament to lead and win high-stakes construction litigation."
"Michael is a terrific construction attorney and trusted adviser."
Ranked Lawyers at
Frantz Ward LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Frantz Ward LLP
Allison Taller Reich
Andrew M. Hanna
Bradley N. Ouambo
Colleen C. Murnane
Head of Department
Marc A. Sanchez
Mark J. Stockman
Mark L. Rodio
Melissa A. Jones
Michael J. Frantz, Jr.