Todd Harpst
is a Lawyer in Akron, OH
Areas of Law
 - ......................... 25%Construction
- ......................... 25%Construction Litigation
- ......................... 25%Product Liability
- ......................... 25%Sustainability/Green Practice
Contact Information
| Currently Employed At |
222 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
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| Phone |
(330) 849-6690
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| Website |
www.ralaw.com
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Experience & Credentials
| Admission Details | 1996, Ohio; 1997, Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of PA | | Education | The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College, B.A., 1992; The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1996; Akron Law Review, Articles Editor, 1995-1996; Akron Law Review, Member, 1994-1995 | | Birth Information | Greenville, Pennsylvania, November 26, 1969 | | Associations & Memberships | Akron Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Akron Portage Home Builders Association
Builders Exchange of East Central Ohio
Subcontractors Association of Northeast Ohio (SANEO)
- Vice President (2010-2011)
- Board of Directors
National Subcontractor's Alliance
- Attorney Council
USLAW - Construction Practice Group
Ohio Contractors Association | | Awards & Recognition | Selected as an "Ohio Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine, Cincinnati Magazine and Columbus Monthly (2011)
Recipient of the 2010 Al Carey Memorial Chairman's Award, NE Ohio Chapter, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, given in appreciation for Todd's dedication to wildlife conservation | | Speaking Engagements | "Contract Drafting for a Bad Economy: Protecting Your Bottom Line" - Moderator, USLAW Client Conference, Miama FL - April 2010
"Building Codes" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (March 2009)
"What's New in Ohio Construction Law"- Annual Construction Law Update - 2009 (February 2009)
"The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Ohio: Understanding the Issues" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (2006 & 2008)
"Green Building Practices and LEED Certification", New Construction Issues and The Impact on Your Bottom Line Seminar (April 2008)
"Building Codes in Ohio" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (March 28, 2008)
"Construction Law From Contract to Closeout in Ohio" -Lorman Education Services Seminar (December 11, 2007)
"Tricks, Traps and Ploys Used in Construction Scheduling" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (April 26, 2007)
"Evidence in Trial Practice" - National Business Institute (December 2006)
"Tort Liability and Risk Management for Local Agencies in Ohio" - Ohio Department of Transportation, Local Technical Assistance Program (November 2006)
"Building Codes" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (July 2006)
"Building Codes in Ohio" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (June 2006)
"Trucking Litigation and D.O.T. Regulations in Ohio" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (June 2006)
"What to Do When the Inevitable Happens: Crash Scene Management and Emergency Response Protocols" Ohio Trucking Association, Safety Council (Sept. 2005)
Advanced Trial Advocacy in Ohio - National Business Institute Seminar (April, 2005)
"Construction Defect Claims in Ohio" - Lorman Education Services Seminar (December 2003) | | Representative Clients | Binding and non-binding dispute resolution, including AAA arbitration, mediation and project meeting representation.
Building Codes, plan review disputes and administrative matters.
Construction defect claims.
Defense of construction site injury and property damage claims, including intentional tort claims
Fire damage, origin and cause, and insurance claims
General business counseling including entity formation, contract preparation and review, and business planning.
Insurance counseling, including front end risk management strategies, limits, additional insured, and indemnity agreements.
Labor and employment relations including OSHA investigations, project labor agreements, union conflicts, and prevailing wage claims on behalf of management only.
Mechanic's liens, attested account claims, and surety bond performance and payment claims.
Payment disputes and construction claims, including scheduling, disruptions, change orders, defects, unforeseen site conditions, constructive changes/acceleration claims, delay damage claims, and back charges.
Products liability, negligent workmanship and related claims involving work or building materials and systems, including industrial equipment, machines, windows, mechanical equipment, roof systems and related components.
Project legal counsel to owners, design professionals, and design-build contractors on contract preparation and negotiation.
Public school construction -- both locally funded and OSFC projects.
Subcontract review, notices of furnishing, lien protection, and lien waiver disclaimers.
Warranty claims. | | Civil Associations | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Northeast Ohio chapter
- Fundraising Banquet Committee
Mineral City United Methodist Church
- Board of Trustees
- Administrative Board
- Chair, Pastor Parish Relations Committee | | Publications | "When an Owner or Contractor's Poor Performance Is Not a Breach of Contract", USLAW Magazine (April 2010)
"Follow Contract Notice Obligations or Waive Claims for Damages" - 24 Real Estate Finance 14 (2007) | | Employment | Solicitor for the Village of Mineral City, Ohio | | Additional Bio Details | Mr. Harpst focuses his practice on litigation and risk management for the construction industry. Representing clients from contract to close out and occasionally beyond, Mr. Harpst has acquired a wealth of experience counseling clients on matters involving construction claims, contract documents, bid proposals, payment disputes, construction defects, insurance claims and coverage, mediation, arbitration, labor relations, project labor agreements, building materials, scheduling, performance guarantees, building codes, mechanic's liens, surety bond claims, and related litigation involving public and private projects. His litigation and trial experience pay dividends on front end transactional matters where his client's benefit from the insights he can bring to the table to help avoid or manage disputes before they put a project in jeopardy, and to help clients properly manage disputes during project delivery to protect their rights and avoid forfeitures. He understands the business of construction, and the importance of keeping disputes and disruptions to a minimum to protect the client's bottom line.
Mr. Harpst works with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers, where his broad perspective promotes creative solutions to a client's legal problem. While litigation is a necessary component of any construction law practice, Mr. Harpst also works hard to help clients avoid litigation by preparing and negotiating proper front end documents, advising client's on insurance issues, and helping them protect payment rights during project delivery. |
Office Information
Todd Harpst
222 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
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