Overview
Brad focuses his practice on construction law and related litigation, offering tailored guidance and strategic representation to his clients. He has experience in contract review and handling complex disputes across industries, including construction, transportation, and real estate. Brad is well-versed in managing all stages of litigation, from complaints through depositions, settlements, and trials, providing comprehensive support to his clients.
Outside of Frantz Ward, Brad is the head coach of Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate mock trial program. As a coach, he mentors students in critical thinking skills, trial advocacy, and teamwork—skills he effectively applies in his practice to support his clients.
Representative Experience
- Assisted in the representation of a subcontractor in a demolition project and helped prepare the case for trial before ultimately reaching a settlement.
- Defended an individual accused of cutting his neighbor’s tree in trial and received a favorable verdict in both the original trial and the second trial.
- Represented a construction company in trial and won a favorable judgment to recover unpaid fees in which the defendant claimed it did not have to pay for the emergency cleaning work because the construction repair contract superseded any prior agreement. Further assisted the construction company to secure its judgment against the defendant when the defendant appealed the verdict.
- Assisted a painting and cleaning company in reaching a settlement to secure payment from a general contractor where the general contractor significantly reduced the price of the work performed despite the prior dealings of the parties.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 2017
- Miami University, B.A., 2014
Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Appellate Court, Sixth Circuit
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law Ault Mock Trial Team, Coach (2022 – Present)
- Public Relations Chair (2016 – 2017)
- Case Western University Undergraduate Mock Trial, Head Coach (2014 – Present)
- Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine, Executive Note Editor (2015 – 2017)
Community Involvement
- The Centers, Member
- Board of Trustees (2022 – Present)
- Government Relations Committee
- Cleveland Christian Home, Member
- Board of Trustees (2021 – 2022)
- Management Committee (2021 – 2022)
- Cleveland Leadership Center, On-Board Cleveland (Class of 2021)
Awards & Honors
- Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2022 – Present)
- Named to the Crain’s Cleveland Business’ list of 20 in Their Twenties (2021)
- Named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list in Construction Law (2025)
Publications
- “AI Risks: From Science Fiction to Science Fact,” Properties Magazine (May 2024)
- “Prevailing Wage & PLAs,” Properties Magazine (July 2023)
- “Labor Shortages in Construction” Properties Magazine (July 2022)
- “Dealing with Labor Shortages in Construction,” Frantz Ward On the Level (October 2021)
- “Lessons From the Miami Surf Side Condo Collapse,” Frantz Ward On the Level (July 2021)
Representative Experience
- Assisted in the representation of a subcontractor in a demolition project and helped prepare the case for trial before ultimately reaching a settlement.
- Defended an individual accused of cutting his neighbor’s tree in trial and received a favorable verdict in both the original trial and the second trial.
- Represented a construction company in trial and won a favorable judgment to recover unpaid fees in which the defendant claimed it did not have to pay for the emergency cleaning work because the construction repair contract superseded any prior agreement. Further assisted the construction company to secure its judgment against the defendant when the defendant appealed the verdict.
- Assisted a painting and cleaning company in reaching a settlement to secure payment from a general contractor where the general contractor significantly reduced the price of the work performed despite the prior dealings of the parties.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, J.D., 2017
- Miami University, B.A., 2014
Bar and Court Admissions
- State of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Appellate Court, Sixth Circuit
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law Ault Mock Trial Team, Coach (2022 – Present)
- Public Relations Chair (2016 – 2017)
- Case Western University Undergraduate Mock Trial, Head Coach (2014 – Present)
- Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine, Executive Note Editor (2015 – 2017)
Community Involvement
- The Centers, Member
- Board of Trustees (2022 – Present)
- Government Relations Committee
- Cleveland Christian Home, Member
- Board of Trustees (2021 – 2022)
- Management Committee (2021 – 2022)
- Cleveland Leadership Center, On-Board Cleveland (Class of 2021)
Awards & Honors
- Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2022 – Present)
- Named to the Crain’s Cleveland Business’ list of 20 in Their Twenties (2021)
- Named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list in Construction Law (2025)
Publications
- “AI Risks: From Science Fiction to Science Fact,” Properties Magazine (May 2024)
- “Prevailing Wage & PLAs,” Properties Magazine (July 2023)
- “Labor Shortages in Construction” Properties Magazine (July 2022)
- “Dealing with Labor Shortages in Construction,” Frantz Ward On the Level (October 2021)
- “Lessons From the Miami Surf Side Condo Collapse,” Frantz Ward On the Level (July 2021)
