$ 295-375 per hour
Russell O'Rourke
also known as R. Russell O'Rourke
About Russell
Biography
I have been involved in construction all of my life, so as a lawyer it was a natural fit. The Builders Exchange was the first step in being able to work to help subcontractors and suppliers level the playing field. The American Subcontractors Association was the next step. While the Builders Exchange is vital for all members of the construction industry at evey level, the ASA is vital for all subcontractors and suppliers because there we work to help subcontractors find better jobs with the best contractors, to negotiate contracts that are fair and to treat their businesses as professinal businesses.
We also work as the only advocate who works ONLY for subcontractors and suppliers, in the Courts, and Federal and state legislatures and with the other members of the construction industry, with AGC, ConsensusDOCS, AIA and other trade associations.
As the Chair of the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF) I work directly on Court of Appeals Cases which are important to Subcontractors, either to keep good existing laws or change bad laws. The SLDF provides free Amicus briefs across the country, whereever we find cases where we can make a meaningful impact.
I personally have been lucky enough to have been selected to write amicus briefs on 5 important cases, from Ohio Mechanic's Liens, to Delay Claims, Change Orders, Flow Down Clauses and Pay-if-Paid Contract Clauses.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
75%
42 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
42 years
Business
10%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 41 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
Eton Tower, 28601 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 500, Cleveland, OH, 44122
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Posted by Paul | April 09, 2013
Excellent reply based on the informationprovided.
Mr. O'Rourke answered my question very promptly and accurately. I will keep him in mind when I have need for an attorney in Ohio or Florida
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"Russel has been involved in construction all of his life, so as a lawyer it was a natural fit. He has won many awards for his outstanding work for sub-contractors, If you have real-estate work that needs to be done, Russel is the lawyer for you!"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Russell is a thorough and dedicated construction law attorney. I know this because I worked for him for some time. Even to this day I will still call Russell for his insight and thoughts about various construction law issues, bond issues, and other matters. When people ask me about mechanic's liens, I tell them they should speak to Russell about them--he wrote the book on Ohio mechanic's liens and getting subcontractor's paid for work performed."
"Construction Law, like construction itself, can be a nightmare. And most lawyers know nothing at all about it, frankly, so when an attorney like O'Rourke is there - and you have a construction law question, your best bet is to call him so you can be sure you are getting the right answer to your question. Having worked "inside" the construction business community, he knows the law and how to explain it so you can know it too. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you highly."
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Experience
Honors
2018
James Garvey Associate of the Year, Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Presidential Award of Merit, Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Presidential Award of Merit, Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland
2009
President of the Year, American Subcontractors Association
2009
Innovator of the Year, American Subcontractors Association
2002
President's Award, American Subcontractors Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
2006 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Cleveland Marshall College Of Law
1989 - Present
Managing Partner, O'Rourke & Associates Co., LPA
1987 - 1989
Attorney, Chattman Garfield Friedlander & Paul
1986 - 1987
Attorney, Hahn, Loeser & Parks, LLP
Associations
2011 - Present
American Subcontractors Association of Ohio, Legislative CommitteeChair
2010 - Present
Builders ExchangePresident
2010 - Present
American Subcontractors Association - NationalBoard Member
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Real Estate Litigation Committee, Mechanic's Lien SubcommitteeChair
2002 - Present
ASA - Subcontractors Legal Defense FundChair
1988 - Present
American Bar Association, Construction Law ForumMember
2010 - 2011
American Subcontractors Association of OhioPresident
2007 - 2017
American Subcontractors Association of OhioPresident
2007 - 2008
ASA National Attorneys CouncilChair
2000 - 2016
American Subcontractors Association - NationalBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Acoustic Ceiling & Partition v. Continental Building Systems
Case was settled prior to a Court of Appeals decision
J&H Reinforcing & Structural Erectors, Inc., v. OSFC
Pending in the Franklin County Court of Appeals
KeyBank, NA v. Columbus Campus, LLC,
Pending in the Franklin County Court of Appeals
Mid-Ohio Mechanical, Inc., v. Carden Metal Fabricators, Inc.
Successful: The Court of Appeals found in favor of the Lien Claimant.
Dugan & Meyers Construction Co. v. Ohio Department of Administrative Services
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals decision de
Education
1984
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Killer Contract Clause Webinar Series
Using Ohio's Fairness in Construction Contracting Act to Your Advantage
2009
Champions Academy
Advocating for a Better Mechanic's Lien Law
Publications
2002
Ohio Mechanic's & Materialmens' Liens 3d Ed.
Legal Treatise
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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