‘Thompson Hine is a large national firm. For as large as they are they provided personal experience and attention in their representation. The time and attention devoted to our project was outstanding while dealing with some difficult personalities. The legal work was excellent.’

‘Their willingness to help and solve problems presented by our development and the many and varying issues it presented.’

‘The construction law team at Thompson Hine led by Jeff Appelbaum offers an unparalleled resource to support major construction projects of all varieties. It seems unlikely that any firm could match the the experience and success of Jeff, his team, and his national network of construction experts. Thompson Hine is able to plan and execute any construction project, whether hotel, convention center, stadium, arena, hospital, or otherwise.’

‘In addition to their legal, technical and project management skills, Jeff and his team are more focused on a successful community process and project than on their profits. They behave as community partners who are as committed to the projects they work on as the entities who hire them.’

‘Stadium + Arena related construction is unique and there is only a small-number of US firms that truly understand the unique aspects of sports projects. Thompson Hine has extensive experience in the unique space and have been a fantastic resource for us. Additionally, the capital structure and funding sources for our project are very nuanced- Thompson Hine brought a skillset of public and private contributions that allowed us to take a thoughtful approach to negotiating and planning.’

‘The team at Thompson Hine is always responsive to our needs. More importantly, they understand the layered implications of the decisions we make. They provide exceptional guidance.’

‘They listen, they align to your objectives, and they work for you. The team at Thompson Hine never becomes a runaway billing train covering the whole map when you ask for the direct route.’

‘I have worked with Erin Luke for the last several years on a variety of projects. Erin sees things from the general counsel perspective. She gets the necessity of practical, focused advice. She solves problems. She keeps the team organized and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Practical and strategic intelligence combined with polish has delivered us great results.’

‘I find Thompson Hine to be a great asset to our outside counsel team not only because of its deep knowledge of construction law but also its responsiveness, reliability and creativity. When I have a difficult construction transaction or a complex litigation matter, I know that I can rely on Thompson Hine to give my matters the time they deserve, to think outside the box to resolve any disputes, and to have the subject matter expertise necessary to get the deal done.’

‘As General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for a privately-held, multinational defense contractor, I work with many outside counsel from a variety of large law firms. In addition to their formidable knowledge of all aspects of government contracting and for providing practical and compliant guidance, the government contracts team at ThompsonHine is the epitome of tenacious advocacy, professionalism, transparency, responsiveness, exceptional client service and effectiveness. I would hire them to handle every legal issue if their practice covered the area of law at issue. ’

‘Tom Mason, Chip Purcell and Ray McCann have all provided invaluable counsel on the government contracting process, as well as the compliance issues that impact government contractors. We have benefitted from their counsel with respect to contract negotiation and formation, protests, FAR compliance, teaming arrangements, foreign ownership and control issues and matters relating to national security.

‘In addition to appreciating their subject matter expertise, I very much enjoy working with them. They are very collaborative and are easy to work with.’

‘Play well off of each other and have synergy to provide the best client experience.’

‘Great communication.’

‘Knowledgeable partners, associates & staff  who take the time to understand the client’s objectives, needs, and available budget and resources.’

‘Trusted advisors in helping me navigate  growing and sustaining a viable business in a dynamic marketplace.’

‘Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, balancing expertise with practicality.‘

‘Tim Goodman has deep, high-level National Highway Traffic Safety Administration experience.’

‘Timothy Brown and Kim Wilcoxon: both partners of the firm provide tremendous value to our organization with their insight, careful document review, and willingness to jump on the phone if needed or engage with others within our organization or theirs to bring the right subject matter expert to the table. They are open to alternative points of view and willing to work with us to reach solutions that work best for the company while maintaining compliance with the myriad employee benefit rules‘.

‘Thompson Hine has a strong securities practice for a regional firm, with experience across registered, private and hedge funds and ETFs. They have been opportunistic in bringing on board talent to expand the team’s capabilities. They also provide terrific value to small and mid-sized asset management firms. As one example, when a client asset manager became enmeshed in a major bankruptcy case involving a security purchased years ago Thompson Hine brought in bankruptcy expertise that resolved the matter for the manager at a very reasonable cost.’

‘I now work primarily with Cassandra Borchers. Cassandra is a great collaborator, helping us and our clients achieve appropriate outcomes while meeting regulatory and board requirements. When necessary Cassandra has brought in Bibb Strench to assist on ETF matters, and Bibb brings extensive knowledge and experience to our clients. Both Cassandra and Bibb often have necessary answers at their finger-tips, eliminating the need for the extensive (and costly) research we sometimes see larger firms use as a means of training junior associates.’

‘The firm has a wealth of knowledge about both real estate law in general and the local real estate market.’

‘The firm has always been willing to negotiate fee structures that work with the transaction.’

‘The knowledge or real estate law and transactions is superior to the other firms in the area.  I also value the practical approach to problem solving.’

‘The Thompson Hine team has advised us through several very different aspects of our business, including; public-private partnerships with state and local governments, contract negotiations with third-party partners, and a mixed-use real-estate project adjacent to our new MLS stadium in Columbus. Thompson Hine understands how the several different layers and functions of a sports organization all work together to provide thoughtful counsel.’

‘The team at Thompson Hine always know when they need to include others from their long bench of professionals. We have had a number of very complicated one-off transactions and their leaders have always found the right team members internally to include in our working group.’

‘The team at Thompson Hine specializes in project delivery for major-league sports facilities. They are well versed in the intricacies of construction contracting and construction insurance and provide a unified approach to contracting that best serves the owner’s interest.’

‘Jeff Appelbaum, managing principal, and I have completed eight major league sports projects, and are currently working on our ninth. Jeff is a nationally recognized expert in the area of construction contracts and construction insurance. Erin Luke, partner, is a fair and owner- oriented attorney whose construction contracts are designed to best serve the owners interests. Pat Sweeney, partner, has been involved in most of the major league sports projects on which I have served as owners representative. Pat Offers quick, responsive service in every case.’

‘They place emphasis on getting to know their client and ensuring they understand the facts surrounding a particular matter before diving in’. 

‘I feel they are always well prepared with any updates or information to share and rarely leave any questions hanging’.

‘John Mitchell has been phenomenal to work with, I appreciate his candour and also his sense of humour’.

‘The team and firm’s strengths comes from the partners who know how to listen and how to tell the client what he or she has to hear, rather than what they want to hear’.

‘They established the trust and integrity from the first meeting to conclusion of my case’.

‘Very professional and understanding’.

‘John Mitchell stands out because of his past work as a well-respected prosecutor’.

‘John Mitchell exhibited the trademarks of trustworthiness, honesty, and impeccable integrity’.