Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Construction Law

Christopher S. Houston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher S., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph M. Patchen is a Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, representing businesses, financial institutions, owners, and professionals in business and real estate matters. His business law practice emphasizes corporation and limited liability company formation, mergers, and succession planning. His commercial real estate representation focuses on finance, construction, leasing, and acquisition. Joe joined CPM in June 1987. He serves as Chair of CPM’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Ken's practice touches all areas of real estate development including financing, real estate taxation, building and preservation code matters, rail/utility rights of way, renewable energy leases, sustainable building practices and incentives, and climate change concerns, all instrumental to achieve superior results in a variety of client transactions. Ken has transactional experience with Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, shopping center acquisitions, ...

Jamie Houston is a Cincinnati-based construction and commercial litigation attorney who represents clients across Ohio and Northern Kentucky. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, construction law, surety issues, OSHA compliance and claim defense, as well as labor and employment matters. Jamie has served as first-chair trial counsel for contractors, design professionals, business owners, sureties, and employers in both arbitration and traditional court settings, including emerg...

Rick Amburgey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Rick, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ian Shell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Insurance Law. Ian, who practices law in New Philadelphia, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Malek Khawam is an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the firm’s Business practice area, where he focuses his practice in the area of real estate and land use, construction, corporate and business law. Serving as an attorney in Cleveland since 2020, Malek also has experience at the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Ohio as a legal extern. Malek has strong roots in Cleveland and is committed to cultivating engagement and ensurin...

Oney Snyder joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in October 2020 as an Associate. He represents clients in a variety of transactional matters involving real estate and general business issues. His commercial real estate representation focuses on guiding clients through all stages of buying, selling, and leasing properties. Additionally, he represents individuals structuring, buying, or selling business entities and preparing and negotiating all forms of business contracts. Oney is also an ...

Joseph P. Guenther is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Joseph P., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Demari Muff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Demari, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Demari is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.