About

Michael L. Fortney is an skilled lawyer, arbitrator, and mediator focusing on production law, employment and labor law, litigation, and business disputes. With a Martindale Hubbell AV score in view that 1994, he upholds the very best requirements of legal abilities and professional ethics. Fortney is a member of numerous arbitration panels and has served as a neutral in severa instances, demonstrating his expertise in resolving complicated legal matters.

Michael L. Fortney is a tremendously professional legal professional based totally in Akron, Ohio, with a sturdy background in creation law, employment and hard work law, litigation, and enterprise disputes. With years of experience in the felony field, Fortney has successfully litigated and mediated loads of cases related to construction disputes, industrial enterprise disputes, and employment disputes.

Having obtained an AV score by way of Martindale Hubbell due to the fact 1994, Michael L. Fortney is identified for his top notch legal competencies and unwavering commitment to expert ethics and behavior. This prestigious score signifies his dedication to presenting top-notch felony offerings to his clients even as upholding the highest standards of integrity.

In addition to his stunning track document in litigation, Fortney is likewise a respected arbitrator and mediator. He is a member of the ADR Federal Court Panel for the Northern District of Ohio, the panel of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association, and the panel of arbitrators for FINRA (formerly the NASD). Fortney has served as a neutral in a extensive variety of employment, construction, and enterprise disputes, showcasing his versatility and know-how in alternative dispute resolution.

Furthermore, Michael L. Fortney is a member and former Chair of the Construction Advisory Council of the AAA, highlighting his leadership and have an impact on within the legal network. He has additionally served as Arbitration Panel Chair for several big and complex instances, demonstrating his potential to efficiently manage and clear up intricate legal matters.

Legal Issues

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

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

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Experience

• 
  Fortney & Klingshirn
  1992
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  Millisor & Nobil
  1988
• 
  Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
  1985

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