About Us

Truax Law Group

Our team at the Truax Law Group offers elite legal services, trusted advice, and strategic guidance to the construction industry and small business owners in Northern Ohio and throughout the state.

About Us

Truax Law Group

Our team at the Truax Law Group offers elite legal services, trusted advice, and strategic guidance to the construction industry and small business owners in Northern Ohio and throughout the state.

Construction & Business Law Are Our Passions

We take great care in making sure your goals are represented in everything we do for you. Whether we’re defending your case or pursuing a claim, we’re fighting for you.

“MY DAD WAS A CIVIL ENGINEER WHO WORKED IN CONSTRUCTION, SO I’VE BEEN AROUND IT MY WHOLE LIFE. WE TALK TO CONTRACTORS LIKE THEY’RE CONTRACTORS, NOT LIKE THEY’RE JUST ANOTHER LAW FIRM CLIENT” – PHIL

Truax Law Group - The BEST Construction Law Attorneys in Ohio office located in Avon, just 20 minutes west of Cleveland

We use that same philosophy for any small business, whether you work in construction or not. We take law terminology out of the equation and focus on getting to know you and your business. It’s important to all of us—as an extension of your team—to keep the lines of communication open, figuring out what is going to work best for you and your business. We push hard for your interests in any contract, deal, or conflict.

We care about how you feel about what we’re doing for you, so we’re intentional in the way we go about all construction matters and legal issues surrounding your business. We take our clients’ matters personally.

Our Core Beliefs

Open communication and passion for what we do is the foundation of Truax Law Group, and all of our values are driven by that.

Trust

We do what we say we’re going to do. We make sure we’re always following up with you openly and honestly. And that sincerity extends to how we represent you in mediations, in court, and in deals, as well as how we use your budget – not spending without reason.

Clarity

We don’t make assumptions when it comes to your business. Rather than go off a comment made in passing, we seek to get a full picture of your company to fully understand your specific situation. We need to be clear – both in how we communicate, and how we understand what you’re telling us.

Reliability

We have your back. We don’t take our responsibilities lightly. And we don’t pass the buck. Our purpose is to help you, and we’re firm on keeping that promise.

Tenacity

We’re determined, persistent, and relentless. We do everything we can so you come out of any unfavorable situation ahead of the pack and content with the results.

Strategy

We’re rational in our approach to law. Our engagement with you is strategically tailored to fit your goals. Working with us is about getting you and your business to a good place. It’s not—and never will be—about us. It’s about you.

As Seen In…

Chambers Spotlight - 2025 Truax Law Group - Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Chamber Spotlight 2025

 Ohio Super Lawyer 2019 - 2022 | Rising Star Super Lawyer 2014 - 2018 - Truax Law Group - Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Super Lawyers

Ohio State Bar Association - Truax Law Group - Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Ohio Bar Association

Construction Employers Association - Truax Law Group - Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Construction Employees Association

Lorain County Chamber of Commerce - Truax Law Group Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Lorain County Chamber of Commerce

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio - Truax Law Group - Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

Leadership Lorain County - Truax Law Group - Ohio's premier construction law attorneys

Leadership Lorain County

The Team Backing You Up

We’re always thinking about how we can improve our team to better serve you. Please reach out to any of us to start a conversation!

Phil Truax - Construction Law Super Lawyer

Phil Truax

Founder

Robert J. Lally

Robert J. Lally

Attorney

Sami Farhat

Sami Z. Farhat

Attorney

Angela Hare - Attorney Truax Law Group | Avon, OH

Angela Hare

Attorney

Nate Woodward | Attorney | Truax Law Group

Nathan Woodward

Attorney

Heather Seel

Heather Seel

Paralegal

Patrick J Ertle

Patrick J. Ertle, Attorney

June 30, 1964 – April 4, 2024

Rest in Peace

We sadly lost Pat in 2024 when he peacefully passed away at the all-too-young age of 59.  Pat proudly worked with our small business clients on business transactions, real estate matters, nonprofit organizations, and estate and succession planning.

Pat will be forever missed by hundreds of friends in Greater Cleveland, but most of all by a family that he loved immeasurably, including his amazing wife, Susan, their four children and four grandchildren, his three brothers, and many more.