About Ryan Sherman
Ryan is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the areas of construction and real estate law, where he represents developers, project owners, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. He co-chairs the firm's Construction Practice Group and currently serves as the chair of the Columbus Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee.
In addition to his construction and real estate litigation practice, Ryan possesses significant experience litigating a variety of other complex commercial disputes, including in the areas of contract, oil and gas, health care, intellectual property, and securities and shareholder law.
Ryan’s construction practice crosses every facet of the industry. He assists clients with the preparation and review of construction contracts so that his clients’ rights and interests are fully secured before the project begins. When the ink on the contract is dry, Ryan provides project management services throughout the life of the project in order to ensure that the client’s project or services are delivered on time and on budget and make certain that the client is well positioned and protected in the event of a dispute. When disputes do arise, Ryan works collaboratively with his client and the other project participants to arrive at a cooperative resolution without resort to litigation, so that project funds go to the project participants and not to unnecessary legal expenses. When problems can’t be resolved cooperatively, Ryan possesses the trial experience necessary to aggressively litigate all manner of construction disputes, including payment and breach of contract claims, delay and acceleration claims, construction defect claims, and mechanics’ lien and bond claims.
Ryan is an active member of numerous industry organizations, including the Central Ohio Builders Exchange and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. He is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on construction and real estate law topics for in-house counsel and trade industry associations.
Ryan’s real estate practice focuses on the litigation and enforcement of property rights, with a particular emphasis on eminent domain disputes and oil and gas matters. Ryan represents regional and national utility and pipeline companies in acquiring the easements necessary to fuel the region’s energy growth.
Ryan has been recognized by Chambers USA among the “Leaders in their Field” for General Commercial Litigation in Ohio. According to Chambers USA, “Ryan Sherman is an emerging talent with a focus on complex commercial disputes, including construction, oil and gas, and healthcare. He is building a reputation as ‘a well-rounded litigator - a great writer and a great advocate.’” Chambers USA went on to note him as “one of the next generation of leading Ohio litigators.”
In addition to his construction and real estate litigation practice, Ryan possesses significant experience litigating a variety of other complex commercial disputes, including in the areas of contract, oil and gas, health care, intellectual property, and securities and shareholder law.
Ryan’s construction practice crosses every facet of the industry. He assists clients with the preparation and review of construction contracts so that his clients’ rights and interests are fully secured before the project begins. When the ink on the contract is dry, Ryan provides project management services throughout the life of the project in order to ensure that the client’s project or services are delivered on time and on budget and make certain that the client is well positioned and protected in the event of a dispute. When disputes do arise, Ryan works collaboratively with his client and the other project participants to arrive at a cooperative resolution without resort to litigation, so that project funds go to the project participants and not to unnecessary legal expenses. When problems can’t be resolved cooperatively, Ryan possesses the trial experience necessary to aggressively litigate all manner of construction disputes, including payment and breach of contract claims, delay and acceleration claims, construction defect claims, and mechanics’ lien and bond claims.
Ryan is an active member of numerous industry organizations, including the Central Ohio Builders Exchange and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. He is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on construction and real estate law topics for in-house counsel and trade industry associations.
Ryan’s real estate practice focuses on the litigation and enforcement of property rights, with a particular emphasis on eminent domain disputes and oil and gas matters. Ryan represents regional and national utility and pipeline companies in acquiring the easements necessary to fuel the region’s energy growth.
Ryan has been recognized by Chambers USA among the “Leaders in their Field” for General Commercial Litigation in Ohio. According to Chambers USA, “Ryan Sherman is an emerging talent with a focus on complex commercial disputes, including construction, oil and gas, and healthcare. He is building a reputation as ‘a well-rounded litigator - a great writer and a great advocate.’” Chambers USA went on to note him as “one of the next generation of leading Ohio litigators.”
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Details
Location
Columbus, OH
Years of Experience
22
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Ohio