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.

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.

I grew up around bulldozers. Having a dad as a civil engineer and construction manager…  and working as a laborer and foreman for over 5 years while I was in college and law school, has given me a lifelong appreciation for the industry.

After law school, it was important to me to represent those contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers that I worked with, and I’ve been doing that for 18+ years. I also work with business owners outside of the construction industry to mine opportunities, manage risks, pursue and defend claims, and protect the companies they’ve grown.

In over 30 years of practice, I’ve learned to be result-oriented and to always keep the client’s goals in mind. I’ve focused my career on construction law, but I also have experience in business law, municipal liability defense, professional liability claims, and other areas.

During part of my career, I served as General Counsel of a major engineering/architecture firm in Cleveland.

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.

Coming from a community-driven, multicultural background, I’m always focused on openly communicating with our clients. I’ve been in construction and business law for the last 6 years, and I go into each engagement looking to blend my analytical approach with empathy for our client’s situation.

In my free time, I love spending time with my wife, our two kids, and attending as many Cleveland sporting events as I can fit into my schedule.

I have been an Ohio and Illinois attorney concentrating in commercial real estate law for over 5 years and working in the title insurance industry for over 10 years.  I enjoy handling business transactions outside of the real estate industry,  such as corporate transactions that allow me to assist business owners in properly structuring their contracts and protecting their assets.

I spent my college and law school years in Boston and Chicago; however, I grew up in Rocky River and currently live in Lakewood with my dog which is a Pomeranian-yorkie mix.

I thrive in situations where I can help people, so becoming a paralegal was always what I wanted to do. Over the last 25 years, I’ve enjoyed working with people and businesses to help them work through difficult situations.

When I’m away from work, I spend my time with family, especially my two kids. I’ve also spent several years coaching softball. Coaching has taught me not only how to be a team player but also to be mindful that every person brings their own value to the game.