Andrew J Natale

Practice Areas

Litigation

Construction Law

Construction Litigation

Career

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.

Professional Memberships

• 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.

Publications

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