Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 1
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Provided by Thompson Hine LLP
Our Construction practice, the largest in Ohio and among the most experienced in North America, represents public and private owners, design professionals, construction managers, contractors and sureties in connection with all facets of the building industry.
Skilled in structuring unique and fair contracting methodologies, developing collaborative risk management approaches, and avoiding and resolving claims, our transactional construction group has served as project counsel for billions of dollars of construction nationally, including stadium and arena projects for the National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, and university and minor league teams. Equally extensive is our experience with hotels, multifamily housing, transportation, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, schools, corporate headquarters and campuses, and other commercial, industrial and institutional developments.
Our construction consulting professionals and Project Management Consultants, a wholly owned ancillary consulting practice, combine extensive experience in design, finance, construction consulting, construction management, partnering facilitation and owner’s representation to provide four primary services to the real estate, design and construction industry: owner’s representation, public and private financing consulting, project and risk management consulting, and design and construction partnering facilitation and mediation.
Chambers Review
Thompson Hine is acclaimed for its broad practice and ability to manage sophisticated and high-value projects across Ohio and nationwide. The team is routinely involved in the development of major sports venues and community impact projects. It brings additional benefit to clients with its subsidiary, Project Management Consultants. It is also renowned for its capabilities in construction-related disputes, acting for a range of contractors, design professionals and owners in jury trials, as well as mediations and arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Thompson Hine advised the Cleveland Clinic on four projects, including a hospital, a neurological institute and an eyecare center.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Thompson Hine is a leader in the field."
"The firm provides excellent service."
"The team is very knowledgeable of the subject matter."
"They are very experienced and very adept at handling complex litigation."
"Thompson Hine is able to handle matters of any complexity."
"Thompson Hine is a leader in the field."
"The firm provides excellent service."
"The team is very knowledgeable of the subject matter."
"They are very experienced and very adept at handling complex litigation."
"Thompson Hine is able to handle matters of any complexity."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Appelbaum is widely respected at the state Bar for his vast experience handling sophisticated construction mandates. He is particularly strong at assisting clients with major sports facility developments, as well as matters involving mixed-use and social infrastructure projects.
"Jeffrey is the preeminent construction lawyer in the state."
"Jeff is top-notch in his field. A very experienced and practical attorney."
"Jeff is the master at what he does. When he is on your team, you know all will be taken care of."
Alan Ritchie is well regarded for his handling of construction projects across a number of sectors, including manufacturing and sports. He frequently assists a range of clients, including both developers and contractors, with the preparation and negotiation of construction contracts.
"Alan is an exceptional lawyer with strong business acumen."
"He's one of the go-to attorneys for us."
Daniel Haymond is frequently called upon to act on behalf of owners, contractors and professionals. He is known for his range of expertise across litigation and arbitration proceedings involving design and defect issues.
"Daniel is a really bright litigator."
Erin Luke has strong capabilities in relation to complex construction transactions. She is particularly adept at assisting with capital improvement projects, including those in the sport, manufacturing and utilities sectors.
"Erin is wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
"She is intelligent, experienced and responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Thompson Hine LLP
Ohio
Industries
Provided by Thompson Hine LLP
Design and Construction Contracts
Government Contracts and Procurement
Insurance and Risk Management
Litigation/Alternative Dispute Resolution
Partnering Facilitation
Project Delivery selection and Counseling
Project Management/Owner Representation
Pubilc and Private Financing
Public-Private Partnership (P3) Transactions
Real Estate Development
Transportation and Port Transactions