Michael Fortney

I am a civil litigation attorney from Northeast Ohio practicing all over the state and into other states. I practice in all facets of civil litigation, with a heavy emphasis in construction law.

I also act as a private mediator and am adept at solving all types of civil disputes.

I have maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2019 indicating the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards.

Cleveland State University

J.D. (2014) | Law

2011 - 2014

Honors: High A award - Arbitration

Activities: Civil Litigation Clinic

President

Fortney Law

2021 - Current

Mike Fortney is an experienced construction and business litigator. He is a 2021 Super Lawyers Ohio Rising Star and has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2019 for having the highest legal ability and ethical standards. Mike regularly assists construction clients with disputes concerning mechanic’s lien and bond claims, delay and acceleration claims, other breach of contract claims, and defective work or design claims. Mike has handled a wide range of employment and business disputes for his clients as well, including multi-million dollar claims related to non-competition agreements, tortious interference, and breaches of employment agreements and other contracts. Mike is adept at finding creative solutions for clients to get paid what they are owed. He also works with clients on creative ways to front the costs of litigation. Mike is also a skilled mediator who resolves disputes by working with both sides to arrive at an agreement that

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2021

Ohio State Bar Association

Current

Ohio

Since 2014

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Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Arbitration & Mediation

Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Workers' Compensation

Energy, Oil & Gas Law

Utilities

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals