TRUAX LAW

Providing elite legal services, trusted advice and strategic guidance to the construction industry and small business throughout Northern Ohio
ABOUT US
TRUST – CLARITY – RELIABILITY – TENACITY – STRATEGY

CONSTRUCTION LAW -
TRUSTED ADVISOR

I’ve worked in construction since I was a teenager. I got through college and law school working as a laborer and foreman, started my legal career representing contractors and owners, and spent the last 16 years working with some of the best legal minds, construction experts, and visionaries in law.

I decided to start this firm to set a new standard by which lawyers in construction and elsewhere are held, from a true, client service perspective –solutions based, anchored in communication, care and value– and in building a team that others want to be a part of.  My vision is to change the way business owners think about lawyers. This is a new type of law firm.

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CONSTRUCTION LAW

Providing counsel and representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, owners, and developers through all project phases and claim disputes, and to generally manage and limit risks

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Managing claims to avoid litigation but when necessary, handling construction matters, and business disputes in manufacturing and service industries in court, arbitration and mediation

STRATEGIC ADVICE

Providing strategic counsel to align business goals with legal issues and risk management, assisting with leadership and coaching management, and prioritizing organization, efficiency and communication.

PRACTICE AREAS

Providing elite legal services, trusted advice and strategic guidance to the construction industry and small business throughout Northeast Ohio.

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Handling bid protests and disputes, contract preparation and negotiation, claims management and advancement, insurance issues and claims, and taking matters to arbitration or trial

PROBATE & TRUST LITIGATION

Managing estate disputes and pursuing/defending breach of fiduciary, will contest, undue influence and elder abuse claims; assisting with estate planning and elder care law & Medicaid/VA planning matters

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSEL

Offering trusted advice and service to review agreements, manage risk and assist with communications and potential claims involving vendors, suppliers and customers

STRATEGIC ADVISORY SERVICES

Providing strategic business planning that aligns with legal objectives and risk management, and leadership training for small business

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Representing businesses and owners through complex disputes and claims in court and arbitration ranging from contract disputes to negligence and other tort claims

MEDIATION SERVICES

Providing mediation services by acting as a neutral third-party for disputes

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS

Ohio Super Lawyer 2019-2021
Rising Star Super Lawyer 2014-2018
Ohio Super Lawyers
Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 & Under, District 10
Ohio State Bar Association 2018
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Acting Programming Chair and former Vice Chair of the Board
Leadership Lorain County Board of Directors
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Founding member of the Bridge Board (young professionals of the Boys and Girls Club)
Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland
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NEWS & ARTICLES

Our blog articles, insight and ramblings over the latest legal issues and developments impacting the construction industry and the business community.

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

May 31, 2021 By Phil Truax In Uncategorized No Comments

Yesterday, my family and I stopped at a local Veteran’s Memorial Park, in Avon Lake, Ohio, to honor some of our fallen soldiers and celebrate Memorial Day weekend.  My wife and I want our kids to learn to appreciate and understand the sacrifice that many ha...

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What is Indemnification?

May 24, 2021 By Phil Truax In Uncategorized No Comments

Contract negotiation is a big part of what we do. Lawyers often write contract forms so that only lawyers can read them, so I like to walk a client through the proposed terms and different approaches we are taking. It’s important you understand what we’re...

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Truax Law Group | Building Collapse During Construction

Building Collapse During Construction

May 15, 2021 By Phil Truax In Uncategorized No Comments

Renovation and rehabilitation projects continue to flourish in Ohio, as owners and developers prefer in some instances to salvage older structures. This is a good thing. These original buildings tell a story about who we are, and as an industry, we should work...

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TRUAX LAW GROUP, LTD.

Phil Truax
Phil Truax
Principal
I've been around construction my whole life. My dad was a construction engineer, I grew up playing on bulldozers. Then I worked as a laborer and foreman in Cleveland for +5 years getting through college. Then after law school, I've spent 15 years representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, owners, and developers - and I really enjoy it. I also work with other businesses and business owners to mine opportunities, manage risk, pursue & defend claims and protect their livelihood. Outside the office, I love spending time with my wife and two kids, coaching youth sports and traveling.