Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.6.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Truax Law Group Truax Law Group provides elite legal services, trusted advice & strategic guidance to the construction industry & SMBs throughout Ohio. Call 440-534-6733 today! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://truaxlawgroup.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/) - [Avoid Costly Mistakes on Ohio Public Projects This Year](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/public-works-projects-announcement/) - Truax Law Group founder Phil Truax will present at a May 12 webinar on Managing Ohio Public Construction Projects. Discount available for clients and friends. - [Truax Law Group Welcomes Attorney Anthony D’Attoma to the Business & Real Estate Transactional Practice](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/truax-law-welcomes-attorney-anthony-dattoma-to-business-practice/) - Anthony is exactly the kind of attorney our clients want on their side,” said Phil Truax, founder and managing attorney at Truax Law Group. Find out why. - [Truax Law Group Earns 2nd Straight Chambers USA Spotlight Ranking](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/truax-law-group-chambers-2026/) - For 2 years in a row, Truax Law Group was recognized for excellence in construction law by Chambers Spotlight. We are Ohio’s only firm to earn this distinction. - [Truax Law Welcomes Attorney Peter O’Grady to Construction & Civil Litigation Practice](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/truax-law-welcomes-attorney-peter-ogrady-to-construction-civil-litigation-practice/) - Truax Law welcomes attorney Peter O’Grady has joined the firm, bringing more than a decade of legal experience to the firm’s growing construction law practice. - [Phil Truax to Lead AIA Contract Workshop for Construction Professionals](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/phil-truax-aia-contract-workshop/) - Truax Law Group proudly shares that founder Phil Truax will present at an accredited workshop on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents. - [Truax Law Group Founder Phil Truax Recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers for 2025](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/truax-law-group-founder-phil-truax-recognized-by-ohio-super-lawyers-for-2025/) - Truax Law Group is proud to announce that Founder Phil Truax has been selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 2025 for the 7th consecutive year. - [10 Commercial Construction Contract Nightmares for Subcontractors to Avoid](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/commercial-contruction-contract-mistakes/) - Ohio Subcontractors, don’t be in a hurry to sign the template contract a Construction Manager or GC hands you. Here are 10 ways they can leave you on the hook. - [Residential Construction Contracts: Top 10 Landmines to Avoid](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/10-residential-construction-contract-mistakes-to-avoid/) - Too many residential construction GCs fail to pay attention to their contracts until it’s too late. Don’t get sued or screwed over avoid these pitfalls. - [Home Construction Contracts, Explained: Why a Timeline is a Must](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/home-construction-contract-timelines/) - Contractors, take note. Ohio law is clear: A residential construction contract must include an anticipated completion date or time period. Here’s what to do. - [Protection Gone Too Far? The Risk of One-Sided Terms](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/one-sided-terms-home-construction/) - Home Construction Contractors need to be fair in their contract protections or risk problems with Ohio Law. Learn how 1-sided provisions can get you in trouble. - [Ohio Home Construction Contractors: You Need Default and Cure Provisions](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/default-and-cure-provisions/) - Unless your contract says otherwise, your customer can terminate a project if there’s any sort of material breach & do it without giving you a chance to fix it. - [Benjamin Franklin’s Lesson for Home Construction Contractors](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/home-construction-changes-in-writing/) - Change is life’s only constant, which means any home construction contractor must be adept at addressing and documenting changes on the job. - [Home Construction Contractors: 3 Details You Must Always Cover in Ohio](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/home-construction-registration-insurance-permitting/) - Registration, Insurance & Permitting are essential elements of any residential construction agreement under Ohio Law. Learn which rules apply & what they mean. - [Home Construction Contractors: No Contract? Big Problem!](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/home-construction-contract-required/) - Take note, Ohio builders and remodelers. Under State Law, you can’t be a “contractor” without a “contract.” Don’t risk it, document these things instead. - [3-Day Cancellation Under Ohio’s HSSA: What Contractors Must Know](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/ohio-hssa-3-day-cancellation/) - Ohio Home Construction Contractors need to avoid this nightmare scenario. Learn the rules for complying with the Home Solicitation Sales Act (HSSA). - [Home Construction Contractors: 8 Must-Ask Questions About Scope of Work](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/home-construction-scope-of-work/) - Customers inherently rely on contractors to be their “expert.” Therefore you need to go into any project having answered these 8 questions. - [Pricing Options for Home Construction Contracts, Explained](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/home-construction-pricing-for-contractors/) - Learn the 3 things any residential construction contract needs to contain, and how home construction contractors can structure their pricing. - [Down Payments in Home Construction: What Ohio Law Says](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/down-payments-in-home-construction/) - What the Home Construction Service Suppliers Act (HCSSA) and Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) say about down payment size. - [Disaster Preparedness: Before and After a Major Loss](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/disaster-preparedness-before-after-major-loss/) - Be ready for the unexpected! Learn essential disaster preparedness steps to protect your assets before and recover effectively after a major loss. - [Pay-if-paid: 100% Valid, But Not Absolute](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/pay-if-paid-100-valid-but-not-absolute/) - How 'Pay If Paid' clauses affect payment in construction projects. Protect your rights & navigate these tricky contract terms with expert insights from TLG! - [Building Collapse During Construction](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/building-collapse-during-construction/) - Explore the legal consequences of construction site collapses. Learn about liability, lawsuits, & ways to protect your business from costly legal ramifications. - [What is Indemnification?](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/what-is-indemnification/) - Learn the meaning of indemnification, how it works, and why it’s crucial for protecting your business from legal and financial risks. Get the full breakdown! - [Honoring Our Fallen Heroes](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/honoring-our-fallen-heroes/) - Yesterday, my family and I stopped at a local Veteran’s Memorial Park, in Avon Lake, OH, to honor some of our fallen soldiers & celebrate Memorial Day weekend. - [Impacts from the Champlain Towers Collapse](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/impacts-from-the-champlain-towers-collapse/) - The impact of the Champlain Towers collapse will have a rippling effect across the construction industry as well as insuring large-scale commercial projects. - [Five Ways to Lose Your Lien Rights](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/five-ways-to-lose-your-lien-rights/) - Protect your payment rights! Discover 5 critical mistakes that could cause you to lose your lien rights & learn how to safeguard your business with these tips. - [Architects & Engineers, Armed with Lien Rights](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/architects-engineers-armed-with-lien-rights/) - Recently we published an article on the common ways contractors, subcontractors & suppliers lose their lien rights in connection with the work they perform on a given project. - [Phil Truax Honored as 2022 Ohio Super Law and CLSA Fellow](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/phil-truax-honored-as-2022-ohio-super-law-and-clsa-fellow/) - Truax Law Group is pleased to announce that Phil Truax has been selected as a 2022 Ohio Super Lawyer & Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). - [Lien Waivers: A Subcontractor’s Land Mine](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/lien-waivers-a-subcontractors-land-mine/) - Working in the construction industry comes with numerous risks, one such risk is waiving rights to liens & claims in the middle of a construction project. - [Labor Productivity: Lost & Too Often Forgotten](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/labor-productivity-lost-too-often-forgotten/) - At a given construction project, there are a number of entitlements for Contractors and Subcontractors - payment for work performed being an obvious one. - [Buy-Sell Agreements in Construction – Even More Critical](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/buy-sell-agreements-in-construction-even-more-critical/) - Buy-Sell Agreements in Construction – Even More Critical - Lawyers and other professionals talk all the time to Contractors about having good contracts - [Ohio’s Prompt Payment Act May Not Apply to Upfront Payments?](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/ohios-prompt-payment-act-may-not-apply-to-upfront-payments/) - In Ohio, whether you’re a GC, a construction manager, a subcontractor or a material supplier, you’re aware of the power of Ohio’s Prompt Payment Act. - [Ohio's HCSSA Loses Steam; Remodelers Beware!](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/ohios-hcssa-loses-steam-remodelers-beware/) - In 2012, the Ohio General Assembly gave some relief to homebuilders & contractors & carved out home construction services from the Consumer Sales Practices Act - [Settlement Traps: Accord and Satisfaction](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/settlement-traps-accord-and-satisfaction/) - Accord & satisfaction, a legal concept that goes back to English common law, allows you & your customer to effectively settle a dispute w/o legal intervention. - [Ready for 2024? We Can Help With Strategic Planning](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/ready-for-2024-we-can-help-with-strategic-planning/) - There are A LOT of things any given contractor can & should do as the 2023 construction season winds down, we can help with strategic planning for 2024. - [Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): A Reference Guide](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/corporate-transparency-act-cta-a-reference-guide/) - You've seen dozens of blog posts & articles about the Corporate Transparency Act, a new federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2024 in the U.S. - [Essential Elements for Small Business Buy-Sell Agreements](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/essential-elements-for-small-business-buy-sell-agreements/) - Every company should consider having a Buy-Sell Agreement prepared & ensure it has the critical elements described in our articles. - [HB50 - HCSSA: Home Remodelers Receive Protection from Recent Case Law](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/hb50-hcssa-home-remodelers-receive-protection-from-recent-case-law/) - In the last two years, home remodeling contractors have risked exposure under the Consumer Sales Practices Act (“CSPA”) due to two appellate court decisions. - [The Risk of Waiving Lien Rights in Commercial Construction Contracts](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/waiving-lien-rights/) - When is signing a contract like skydiving without a parachute? When contractors or subs waive their lien rights and agree to another problematic clause. - [Commercial Construction Contract ‘Scope of Work’ Surprises](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/commercial-construction-contract-scope/) - How a certain type of contract exhibit can put contractors and subcontractors on the hook for a whole lot more than they bargained for. - [The ‘Pay if Paid’ Vanishing Act in Commercial Construction Contracts](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/pay-if-paid-clause/) - You’ll find a ‘Pay if Paid’ clause in many subcontract forms in Ohio. If you’re a subcontractor, it can make your right to be paid for your work disappear. - [Commercial Construction Mistakes: A Costly ‘Changes in Writing’ Clause](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/changes-in-writing-clause/) - Don’t make a million-dollar mistake, like one Ohio subcontractor did. Learn the rules of a ‘Changes in Writing’ clause and what to do about them. ## Pages - [Home](https://truaxlawgroup.com/) - Located in Avon, OH, Truax Law Group provides ELITE construction law services & strategic counsel to construction companies & SMBs. Call 440-534-6733 today! - [Peter O'Grady](https://truaxlawgroup.com/about-us/peter-ogrady/) - Peter O’GradyAttorney – Construction & Civil LitigationContact Information 36718 Detroit Road Avon, OH 44011 p: 440.534.0919 f: 440.534.6729 e: Peter@TruaxLawGroup.com… or message me below "*" indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the formAbout YouFirst Name*Last Name*Address Street Address City ZIP Code This field is hidden when viewing the formHow Can We Reach - [Business Litigation](https://truaxlawgroup.com/business-litigation/) - Facing a contractor other business dispute? Our litigation attorneys provide expert counseling and representation to protect your interests. - [Commercial Real Estate](https://truaxlawgroup.com/commercial-real-estate/) - If you’re considering the purchase, sale, or lease of property for your business, you want a real estate lawyer on your side. Find out how our team can help you. - [Small Business Law](https://truaxlawgroup.com/small-business-law/) - Whether your small business is just getting started, facing a dispute, or considering a change, our legal counsel can help. Learn how. - [Mediation & Arbitration Services](https://truaxlawgroup.com/mediation-arbitration-services/) - Resolve construction disputes without the cost and delay of a trial. Learn the differences between mediation and arbitration so you can get back to work faster. - [Contact Us](https://truaxlawgroup.com/contact-us-2/) - Northeast Ohio's premier construction law attorneys are here to assist contractors & small business owners with legal disputes, litigation, contracts & mediation, & offer strategic advice to help improve efficiency while you focus on growing your business. - [About Us](https://truaxlawgroup.com/about-us/) - At Truax Law Group in Avon, OH, we’re here to find efficient, realistic, & long-term solutions to any construction law or small business legal problem you have. It’s important to our team to listen & be honest with you from our initial conversation throughout the time we work together. - [Anthony D’Attoma](https://truaxlawgroup.com/about-us/anthony-dattoma/) - Anthony is a business and commercial real estate attorney who provides strategic legal counsel to small- and medium-sized business clients in Northeast Ohio. - [Phil Truax](https://truaxlawgroup.com/about-us/phil-truax/) - Phil TruaxFounder & Managing AttorneyContact Information36718 Detroit Road Avon, OH 44011 p: 440.534.6733 f: 440.534.6729 e: Phil@TruaxLawGroup.com … or message me below "*" indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the formAbout YouFirst Name*Last Name*Address Street Address City ZIP Code This field is hidden when viewing the formHow Can We Reach You?We would - [Heather Seel](https://truaxlawgroup.com/about-us/heather-seel/) - Heather SeelParalegalContact Information36718 Detroit Road Avon, OH 44011 p: 440.534.6742 f: 440.534.6729 e: Heather@TruaxLawGroup.com About Me 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. - [Construction Law](https://truaxlawgroup.com/construction-law/) - Truax Law Group, in Avon, OH, provides construction law, legal advice & consultative services to general contractors, trades, public & private construction company owners on a host of construction-related issues & resolutions. ## Fusion Elements - [Author](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/fusion_element/author/) - You've seen dozens of blog posts & articles about the Corporate Transparency Act, a new federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2024 in the U.S. - [Design Container 630](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/fusion_element/design-container-630/) - [](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/fusion_element/2680/) - [](https://truaxlawgroup.com/blog/fusion_element/2679/)