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Jeffrey R Appelbaum

Jeffrey R Appelbaum

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

For 40 years, Jeff has provided distinguished service to public/private owners, design professionals, construction managers and contractors. He served as lead counsel or project management consultant for hundreds of projects involving billions of dollars of construction, including 29 professional sports facilities; facilitated hundreds of partnering sessions; acted as lead trial counsel for multimillion-dollar claims; and mediated 300+ complex construction disputes. He facilitated the governor’s Ohio Construction Reform Panel and participated in creating final legislation that dramatically modified public procurement in Ohio. In 2012, he became the first lawyer inducted into the Cleveland Engineering Society’s Hall of Fame.

Education

Cornell University Law School

J.D.

1977

Cornell University

1974

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Construction - Ohio

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Individual Editorial

Jeffrey Appelbaum is widely respected at the state Bar for his vast experience handling sophisticated construction mandates. He is particularly strong at assisting clients with major sports facility developments, as well as matters involving mixed-use and social infrastructure projects.

Sports Law - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

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Jeffrey Appelbaum of Thompson Hine has extensive experience of handling construction and real estate matters relating to the sports sphere. He is also sought out for his expertise in insurance and risk management issues.

Strengths

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  • Jeffrey is always available for consultation and possesses the appropriate skills and expertise to address the myriad of challenges that can arise on a complex project.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • An ultimate resource with countless connections.

    ConstructionChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jeffrey is highly knowledgeable in his field. He has an extremely strong work ethic and gets results.

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Ohio

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