Should I Demand Arbitration or Not?

If a dispute goes on long enough, it will ultimately result in litigation or arbitration. Parties need to think about whether they would rather end up in court, or with a private arbitrator, or arbitration panel. Many of the well-accepted trade association contracts have a “check-the-box” approach, in which you need to say whether you […]

Read More

Are You Prepared for the Risks of Design Delegation?

Design build contractors are generally familiar with the risk they are assuming under the traditional design-build model in which the contractor is responsible for the design, as well as the construction of the design his team has created. However, contractors are less familiar with the risks that are assumed under a design-bid-build model in which […]

Read More

Kegler Brown’s Construction Practice Area Ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Kegler Brown was recently recognized in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. Our Construction Law practice was rated as a “Tier 1” practice area in the Columbus metropolitan area, the highest ranking awarded by the service. About “Best Law Firms” The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law […]

Read More

Kegler Brown Construction Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Super Lawyers

Each year, attorneys are nominated and then evaluated based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. Don was once again honored by Super Lawyers in the inclusion in both the “Top 50” Columbus Super Lawyers and “Top 100” Ohio Super Lawyers lists, which rank attorneys […]

Read More

Is Your Owner’s Representative a Problem Solver or a Paper Pusher?

On large and complex construction projects, the overall purpose of an Owner’s Representative is to guide the Owner through the design and construction process. At the Project’s inception, an Owner’s Representative should provide valuable insight for the Owner to consider when making critical decisions, such as the selection of the design professional and construction manager. […]

Read More