Atty. Andrew J. Natale
Andrew J. Natale devotes his practice solely to construction law, where he represents general contractors, design/builders, surety companies, subcontractors, specialty trades, suppliers, manufacturers, developers, lenders, owners, and design professionals in all aspects of construction law, including arbitration, mediation and complex commercial litigation.
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Andrew J. Natale is a Retired Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and Federal U.S. District Courts for the Northern (1989). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Andrew J. Natale devotes his practice solely to construction law, where he represents general contractors, design/builders, surety companies, subcontractors, specialty trades, suppliers, manufacturers, developers, lenders, owners, and design professionals in all aspects of construction law, including arbitration, mediation and complex commercial litigation
- Andy has extensive experience with construction-related litigation, mediation, arbitration, claims management and avoidance, insurance coverage, and contract negotiation
- His national recognition comes from his experience as an arbitrator and mediator for complex construction disputes
- Andy’s significant experience includes representing and counseling clients in construction project risk management and project documentation, claims development and defense, lien and bond claim issues, schedule disputes, extra work and defective work issues, insurance coverage matters, and competitive bid contests
- Andy is a frequent lecturer on a variety of construction law topics, including mechanics’ lien and bond law, construction claims and liability theories, project and claim documentation, competitive bidding, schedule issues, alternative dispute resolution, design professional liability, and construction defects
- He is certified by the Associated General Contractors of Ohio and the AGC of America to teach Building Information Modeling (BIM) courses, the Project Manager Development Program, and Risk Management courses
- He also participates regularly as a speaker for Lorman Education, NBI, the Construction Employers Association, and on a variety of alternative dispute resolution topics for the American Arbitration Association
- Experience HLP Construction Team Overturns Unsupported ODOT Debarment of Contract January 23, 2019 Publications & Speaking Engagements Ohio Supreme Court Rules that Statute of Repose Applies to Contract Claims July 17, 2019 Ohio Court of Appeals Confirms Applicability of Statute of Repose to Contract Claims and Sureties May 13, 2019 Contract Risk for Escalation Costs May 03, 2019 Owners and Contractors Beware!
- Electronic Payments in Construction Are Subject to Increased Fraud April 30, 2019 Ohio Court of Claims Decision Puts Public Works Bond Sureties Directly Behind the Eight Ball: Strict Application of Claims Waiver Provisions Bars Surety Payment Claims February 01, 2019 Legal Aspects of Construction Law November 08, 2018 Protect Your Bottom Line on Ohio Construction Projects: Ohio High Court’s October 2018 Ruling Denying Coverage for Defective Construction Work Confirms Need to Re-Evaluate and Revise Traditional Risk Transfer Mechanisms October 19, 2018 Managing Risk and Protecting Rewards in Design Build Construction June 05, 2018 Associated General Contractors of Ohio October 31, 2017 Understanding and Managing Construction Bond and Insurance Risks March 01, 2017 Site and Project Safety (Accident Investigation) February 01, 2017 Prevailing Wage December 01, 2016 Contract Termination December 01, 2016 If I Build It, You Will Pay Construction Claims and Coverage Issues November 01, 2016 Navigating the Claims Process: Presentation Strategies to Improve Success Rates and Control Costs October 03, 2016 Managing Condominium Conversion Risks October 01, 2016 BIM Contract Negotiation and Risk Allocation June 01, 2016 Protecting the Bottom Line April 01, 2016 Community Involvement Diocese of Cleveland CYO Athletics, 7th & 8th Grade, Football Coach, 20 years Diocese of Cleveland CYO Hall of Fame, Inductee, 2017 Awards & Distinctions Distinguished Service Award, Ohio Contractors Association, 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers®, Construction Litigation, 2004-2021
- Top 50 Cleveland Super Lawyers, 2021
- Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers, 2021 The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law, 2006-21
- Litigation-Construction, 2019-21
- Commercial Litigation, 2019-21
- Cleveland Lawyer of the Year, Cleveland, Construction, 2012, 2017 ChambersUSA, Band 1, Construction, 2003-20 AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell International Who’s Who of Construction Lawyers Memberships & Affiliations American Arbitration Association’s Forum on Construction Industry, Panel Member, Construction Industry Arbitrator, Mediator, 1993-present Construction Employers Association, Member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member Ohio Contractors Association, Member Surety Association of Ohio, Member
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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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