Phil Truax

Founder & Managing Attorney

Phil Truax | Founder & Managing Attorney at Truax Law Group | Construction Law Attorneys in Avon, OH

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36718 Detroit Road

Avon, OH 44011

p: 440.534.6733

f: 440.534.6729

e: [email protected]

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About Me

Phil Truax founded Truax Law Group to change the way construction professionals think about lawyers. His mission: To provide practical legal counsel rooted in real-world construction experience with genuine care for client success.

For 20 years, Phil has advised construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers developers, and business owners across Ohio—helping them manage risk, resolve disputes, and protect the companies they’ve built.

Before he became an attorney, Phil grew up around bulldozers, as his dad was a civil engineer and construction manager. Phil spent five years working in the field as a laborer and foreman on large commercial construction projects. That hands-on experience still shapes his approach today. He understands the job site and the courtroom, and brings that perspective to everything from contract drafting and claims counseling to litigation, arbitration, and strategic business planning.

Phil’s clients include general contractors, specialty trades, material suppliers, owners, and developers operating in both public and private sectors. He also counsels small and mid-sized businesses in manufacturing, professional services, and other industries on commercial disputes and long-term legal strategy.

A Super Lawyers honoree for seven consecutive years (2019–2025) and a Rising Stars selection from 2014–2019, Phil is widely respected for his legal skill, practical mindset, and unwavering commitment to client success.

Under Phil’s leadership, Truax Law Group has quickly earned a reputation for excellence in construction law. In 2024, the firm was recognized in the Chambers USA Spotlight Guide—making it the only small-to-medium-sized construction law firm in Ohio to receive this distinction. 

Licensure

Ohio

Kentucky

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude

Ohio University – Scripps School of Journalism, B.S., Broadcast News

Professional Affiliations

Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member

Leadership Lorain County, Former Executive Board Member

Community Involvement

Avon Youth Baseball and Youth Football, Coach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, Founding Member, Bridge Board (2009–2014)