Dubbed zealous and creative by opposing counsel, Aaron S. Evenchik specializes in construction and real estate law, where he represents clients in both transactional and litigation matters. His cross-practice technique allows him to help resolve disputes innovatively and effectively. Aaron’s experience with transactions and handling multiple first chair litigation/arbitration matters enables him to better understand the goal of the deal and draft transactional documents to avoid problems and disputes. He advocates for and assists clients of all sizes to explore and close on properties, obtain zoning and to grow their businesses and meet their objectives.
He has first chair experience in construction, real estate, zoning, and contract disputes as well as in asserting lien and bond claims, defending and prosecuting claims for and against owners, contractors and subcontractors, as well as significant zoning litigation experience. Aaron’s degree in Civil Engineering and his experience working as in-house with a construction company allow him to understand construction and real estate clients’ business needs, operations and objectives.
Aaron represents general contractors, design/builders, subcontractors, developers, owners, specialty trades, suppliers and manufacturers in all aspects of construction and real estate law.
Outside of his practice, Aaron publishes articles and presents at seminars on construction, new subcontract terms & conditions and other construction contract and legal topics in Ohio.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Title VI Serves as Possible Roadblock to Highway Project
April 19, 2021
Recent Federal Court Opinions Call Into Question the Legality of the CDC's Federal Eviction Moratorium
April 05, 2021
COVID-19 Impact On Development
April 03, 2020
The Effect of the COVID-19 Coronavirus on Construction
March 12, 2020
Getting Hot When You Can't Get Cool
November 01, 2019
What to Do When Your Employees Are Dive Bombed By Falcons
June 20, 2019
Contract Risk for Escalation Costs
May 03, 2019
HBA Supports City of Euclid Development Efforts
April 26, 2019
Construction Law: Advanced Issues and Answers
December 04, 2018 and December 07, 2018
Potential Transfer Tax and Real Estate Tax Changes on Entity Sales
December 03, 2018
Real Estate Law Institute 2018
November 09, 2018
Legal Aspects of Construction Law
November 08, 2018
Potential Transfer Tax + Real Estate Tax Changes on Entity Sales
November 02, 2018
Effective Project Documentation and Contract Provisions
September 12, 2018
Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law
August 02, 2018
Real Estate Development in Downtown Cleveland
July 02, 2018
Managing Risk and Protecting Rewards in Design Build Construction
June 05, 2018
Best Practices with NIMBYs
April 02, 2018
Community Involvement
Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, Board Member, 2017-present
Cleveland Leadership Center, Civic Leadership Institute, Class of 2015
Cleveland Hillel Foundation, Executive Committee; Board of Directors; Member
City of University Heights, Financial Advisory Committee
Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland, Community Planning Committee.
Awards & Distinctions
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2020-21
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2013-2016
Honorable Mention Award - Hero Behind the Scenes, Project Love, 2015
Memberships & Affiliations
ACE Mentor Program Cleveland, Board of Directors, Member; Governance and Nominating Committee, Vice Chair, Member
Home Builder Association of Great Cleveland, Developers Council, Chairman
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
Surety Association of Ohio, Member
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, Participant
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