Don Gregory + Mike Madigan presented to the February Luncheon of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). Read more here.
The Ten Commandments of Construction Law
A construction project can be “a problem in progress.” What separates successful owners, contractors and subcontractors from the others is their ability to effectively manage those problems. Practitioners advising the construction industry frequently consult the relevant contract documents when dealing with these problems, but there are several key statutes that trump the contract that counselors […]
Ohio Mechanic’s Lien Claimants Can Recover Legal Fees
Those perfecting mechanic’s liens on Ohio construction projects are often frustrated by the costs of doing so. Many do not appreciate that Ohio has a statute – R.C. 1311.16 – that provides in relevant part: When judgment is rendered…the court may allow reasonable attorney’s fees to be paid out of the fund realized for lien […]
8th District Court of Appeals Allows City of Cleveland to Continue With Its Residency Requirements
Updating earlier blog postings on this topic, the Eighth District Court of Appeals followed earlier court rulings and prohibited the State from enforcing its statute eliminating residency requirements for construction projects, which was signed by Governor Kasich in August 2016 (City of Cleveland v. State of Ohio, 8th Dist. Cuyahoga No. 105500, 2017-Ohio-8882). By doing […]
Don Gregory Ranked on Ohio Super Lawyers Lists
Don Gregory has been selected to the 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list. He has appeared on this list every year since 2004. Don is also included in both the 2018 Top 50 Columbus and Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers rankings. First appearing on the Top 50 Columbus list in 2010, this year marks Don’s sixth […]