Andrew J Natale

Litigation

Construction Law

Construction Litigation

Andrew J. Natale devoted his practice solely to construction law, where he represented 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 had extensive experience with construction-related litigation, mediation, arbitration, claims management and avoidance, insurance coverage, and contract negotiation. His national recognition came from his experience as an arbitrator and mediator for complex construction disputes.

Andy’s significant experience included 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’s industry recognitions were considerable. He was selected for 22 consecutive years to Ohio Super Lawyers®, four selections to Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers, and as a Best Lawyers® Cleveland Lawyer of the Year.

Andy was 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 was 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 participated 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.

*No longer practicing law

• 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.

• Author, “Managing Condominium Conversion Risks”, Properties Magazine, October 2016.