Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 4
Contact number
+1 513 381 2838About
Provided by Taft
Attorneys in Taft’s Construction practice advise industry participants, including owners, contractors, design-builders, developers, architects, subcontractors, engineers and material suppliers, on all aspects of public and private construction projects.
While our priority is to implement approaches that minimize disputes and to negotiate workable settlements when disputes arise, we have achieved successful results before courts, arbitrators and contract appeals boards with respect to all types of claims, including payment, performance and insurance coverage disputes. We help our clients determine the most effective contracting approach to achieve project objectives, such as integrated project delivery, CM at risk and other non-traditional contracting structures, wrap-up insurance programs, building information management (3D project models), “lean construction” or enhanced participation of disadvantaged business entities.
Our construction attorneys also coordinate closely with other Taft attorneys who have extensive experience in other aspects of construction project development, including project feasibility, tax considerations, brownfields and other environmental issues, zoning, joint ventures, financing options and negotiations, governmental incentives and leasing.
Chambers Review
Taft is a well-known practice, particularly active among clients from southern Ohio, including owners, contractors and design-builders, on numerous construction-related matters. It has expertise in project financing, including feasibility issues, and is also regularly sought after to advise on compliance in government-assisted projects. The firm has additional strength in construction-related disputes, including cases relating to bids, delays, and construction and design defects.
Work Highlights
- Taft represented the City of Cincinnati in a suit at both trial and appellate levels against Triton Services in a dispute over additional expenses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taft have very strong subject matter knowledge."
"With such an immense pool of talent, there are very few issues that someone at Taft has not dealt with. This is extremely useful in efficiently developing the strategy for resolving disputes."
"The Taft team has the ability to handle any matter I might bring to them."
"Responses were complete, knowledgeable and timely."
"Taft have very strong subject matter knowledge."
"With such an immense pool of talent, there are very few issues that someone at Taft has not dealt with. This is extremely useful in efficiently developing the strategy for resolving disputes."
"The Taft team has the ability to handle any matter I might bring to them."
"Responses were complete, knowledgeable and timely."
Notable Practitioners
Earl Messer maintains a sophisticated construction practice, where he is recognized for the depth of his experience in assisting contractors and developers, both private and public, with litigation surrounding defects and other contractual disputes.
"Earl is an extremely intelligent and sophisticated attorney. He has a very good understanding construction law."
"He's very responsive."