Associate Attorney at Bailey Cavalieri LLC
Ohio Construction Lawyer
Nic Oehler is an Ohio attorney focused on construction law and disputes. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in matters involving construction contracts, payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, and bond claims.

Nic works with clients to deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions that protect payment rights, manage risk, and resolve disputes efficiently.

He currently practices as an associate at Bailey Cavalieri LLC and serves clients throughout the state.
Office Location:
10 West Broad Street
Suite 2100
Columbus, OH 43215
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Ohio Construction Law

Protecting your rights
at every stage of the project

Practical legal counsel for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and homeowners across Ohio — from contract execution through final resolution.

Transactional services

Prevention
01

Contract drafting & review

Residential and commercial contracts structured to reduce risk and protect payment rights from day one.

02

Mechanic's lien compliance

Notice of Furnishing preparation, lien strategy, and full compliance with Ohio's statutory framework.

03

HCSSA compliance

Home improvement contracts aligned with the Ohio Home Construction Service Suppliers Act.

04

CSPA risk prevention

Contract language and policies to minimize exposure under Ohio consumer protection law.

05

Change orders & documentation

Systematic documentation practices that strengthen enforceability and reduce project disputes.

06

Delay & payment planning

Proactive legal planning for anticipated delays, disruptions, and payment protection strategies.

Construction litigation

Resolution
01

Lien enforcement & defense

Foreclosure actions, lien defense, and payment recovery through Ohio's courts.

02

Breach of contract

Representation in non-payment disputes, scope disagreements, and project abandonment claims.

03

Construction delay disputes

Claims involving schedule delays, project disruptions, and contested change orders.

04

Defective construction claims

Litigation involving workmanship failures, material defects, and building code violations.

05

HCSSA & CSPA claims

Defense and prosecution of statutory consumer and home construction disputes.

06

Contractor & homeowner representation

Full advocacy for both residential and commercial construction clients across all venues.

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What is a Notice of Furnishing?

What Is a Notice of Furnishing?

A Notice of Furnishing is a document that certain subcontractors and material suppliers must serve on the property owner and original contractor to preserve their mechanic's lien rights on many private construction projects in Ohio. The notice informs the owner and contractor that the sender is providing labor, services, equipment, or materials to the project.

Ohio's Notice of Furnishing requirements are found in Ohio Revised Code § 1311.05. Generally, a subcontractor or supplier that fails to timely serve a required Notice of Furnishing may lose some or all of its mechanic's lien rights.

The Notice of Furnishing identifies the subcontractors and suppliers working on a project. Its purpose is to notify the property owner of the companies providing labor or materials and to preserve the sender's right to file a mechanic's lien if payment is not made.

Because mechanic's lien rights are created by statute, Ohio courts generally require strict compliance with notice and filing requirements. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers should carefully review Ohio's mechanic's lien statutes to ensure their rights are protected.