Chris combines the perspectives gained while working for an ENR Top 500 Specialty Contractor with his work as a bond attorney for a national surety to represent clients in the full range of construction matters. He also offers clients depth in commercial business litigation, having been involved in the successful resolution of claims in state and federal courts in Ohio and Kentucky as well as multiple private arbitrations and mediations.

Chris’s pre-law background is firmly rooted in the construction industry. In 2003, he received his undergraduate degree in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati. He worked as a project manager/estimator for an ENR Top 500 Specialty Contractor before and while attending law school.

His construction experience includes:

• Mechanics liens
• Surety bond claims
• Construction and design contract negotiation
• Change order disputes
• Delay and disruption claims
• Design disputes

Surety

Prior to joining Porter Wright, Chris worked as a bond attorney for a national surety where he was involved in the investigation and disposition of complex claims against construction payment and performance bonds and various commercial surety bonds. He worked closely with outside counsel and consultants throughout the country and developed a first-hand understanding and perspective of client expectations.

His experience includes:

• Representation on payment and performance bond claims
• Takeover agreements
• Indemnity and recovery issues