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We represent property owners, developers, builders, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, engineers, and architects in building and construction projects, beginning with initial planning and continuing through design, construction and completion of the projects, including resolutions of disputes. We negotiate and prepare design contracts, construction contracts and other related documents including guarantees and warranties.

Construction Law Attorneys

  1. David E. Butz
    Mr. Butz is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. and is co-chair of the Litigation Section. He has also served as Chair of the Marketing Committee at the firm.  Mr. Butz devotes a majority of his… Read more about David E. Butz Attorney At Law
  2. TJ Evans
    TJ joined Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. in 2011, and became a director in 2018. TJ practices out of the Hudson, Canton, and New Philadelphia offices. He provides legal counsel and advice to corporate clients and… Read more about TJ Evans Attorney At Law
  3. Fred J. Haupt
    Fred began his professional career with KWGD in March of 1967 as the firm's sixth attorney. Although his practice began in the litigation area, he quickly became focused primarily in the areas of business, contract and… Read more about Fred J. Haupt Attorney At Law
  4. Jason F. Haupt
    Jason joined Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., in 2002, and became a director of the firm in 2009. Jason is chair of the firm's Health Care Section, chairs the firm’s Associate Development Committee, is co-chair… Read more about Jason F. Haupt Attorney At Law
  1. John P. Maxwell
    John is a director of KWGD. His practice is concentrated in the areas of insurance defense litigation, general civil litigation, appellate practice, creditor’s rights, business law and real estate law, and is admitted to practice in… Read more about John P. Maxwell Attorney At Law
  2. Matthew P. Mullen
    Matt is a director and co-chairman of the Litigation Section at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. He also serves on the firm’s Management Committee. He practices throughout Ohio, as well as northern West Virginia… Read more about Matthew P. Mullen Attorney At Law
  3. Owen J. Rarric
    Owen is a director at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.  As a trial lawyer, Owen's practice is focused in the areas of Business Litigation, Personal Injury/Wrongful Death, Construction Litigation, and… Read more about Owen J. Rarric Attorney At Law

Construction Law News Articles

Construction Law Legal Alerts

Will your Limitation of Liability Clause be Enforced?
practice areas Construction Law Litigation Corporate Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
08.16.19
Introduction Parties negotiate “limitation of liability clauses” in contracts to put a cap on what they might ultimately owe in the event they fail to comply with their obligations under an agreement. For example, a… More of "Will your Limitation of Liability Clause be Enforced?"
Ohio Supreme Court Enforces Pay-if-Paid Provision: Shifts Risk of Project Owner's Nonpayment Onto The Subcontractor
practice areas Construction Law
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
07.21.14
When a project owner fails to pay the prime contractor, is the contractor still on the hook to pay its subcontractor?  Generally, the risk of an owner’s nonpayment falls on the prime contractor.  That is, if the owner… More of "Ohio Supreme Court Enforces Pay-if-Paid Provision: Shifts Risk of Project Owner's Nonpayment Onto The Subcontractor"
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