Jeffrey Appelbaum > Thompson Hine LLP > Cleveland, United States > Lawyer Profile

Thompson Hine LLP advises clients throughout the complete cycle of development projects, ranging from planning, site selection, construction and ensuing renovation projects. Based in Cleveland, Jeffrey Appelbaum has assisted construction managers, contractors, and public and private owners in project management mandates and disputes. Erin Luke also works from Cleveland and is proficient in claims resolution, insurance and risk management counselling, operational project management advice, project delivery and structuring advice. Senior managing associate Jack Clark works from Columbus, and has overseen a breadth of projects including affordable housing, chemical plants, data centers, and industrial facilities. James Frankel joined the New York office from Venable LLP in May 2022.

Thompson Hine LLP‘s Columbus-based team is well known for its provision of advice on the development, design and construction of professional sports facilities in the US and elsewhere in North America, notably advising on a number of arena projects of stadiums for teams in diverse national sports leagues. Construction expert Jeffrey Appelbaum heads up the team, and is well supported by an experienced transactional lawyer Patrick J. Sweeney, who regularly acts for sports owners in a range of construction projects and sports transactions.