Peter W. Hahn Partner

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1 Peter W. Hahn Partner Columbus, OH Tel: (614) Peter represents commercial contractors and project owners in all facets of a construction project, from procurement through dispute resolution. His substantial experience and understanding of the industry, as well as his knowledge of general business disputes, allow him to modify his approach for each client, carefully crating a strategy to meet their individual needs and goals. His understanding of the construction industry allows him to advise clients-both public and private-through disputes and liability avoidance at every phase of a construction project, from the drafting and negotiation of initial contracts all the way through to post-project issues such as construction defect claims. He also brings a knowledge of construction reform law, allowing him to guide clients through the complex and evolving legislation that continues to impact the industry. In addition to drafting custom-made construction documents and advising clients on appropriate modifications to standard construction contracts, he has also represented clients through a variety of matters, including: State and federal prevailing wage law, Mechanics liens, Project delivery methods, Payment and delivery performance bond claims, Publicly-bid projects, Change orders and directives, Differing site conditions, Delay and acceleration claims, Project safety concerns, Problems with coordination of work, and Construction defect claims.

2 Peter also remains active in construction-related organizations, allowing him to stay advised of developments that will impact the industry. He is a member of the Builders Exchange (BX) of Central Ohio, and a participant in the BX Rising Leaders Program. Additionally, he also is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Ohio, the Columbus Bar Association s Construction Law Committee and the American Bar Association s Forum on the Construction Industry. Understanding the ever-changing developments, legislation and regulations around the construction industry allows Peter to provide his clients with unique insight and perspective, enabling them to mitigate their risk as they move forward. Services Litigation Real Estate Corporate & Transactional Construction Industry Construction - Real Estate Education Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1998) o Washington University Journal of Urban and Contemporary Law, Editorial Board The College of Wooster (B.A., with honors, 1995) Bar Admissions Ohio Kentucky Court Admissions Kentucky Supreme Court Supreme Court of Ohio U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Affiliations/Memberships Builders Exchange of Central Ohio Associated Builders & Contractors of Central Ohio American Bar Association o Forum on Construction Law

3 Division 1: Litigation and Dispute Resolution Division 2: Contract Documents Division 5: General Contractors Division 13: Government Construction, Steering Committee Publications Committee Mid-Winter Meeting (Los Angeles) co-chair (2019) o o Section of Litigation, Construction Litigation Committee Section of Public Contract Law Division 2: State and Local Procurement Division 3: Construction Ohio State Bar Association o Construction Law Committee o Legal Ethics & Professional Conduct Committee Columbus Bar Association o Construction Law Committee, chair ( ) o Bar Admission Committee Leadership Columbus, Class of 2001 Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trustees, chair ( ) Tri-Village Chamber Partnership, Board member ( present) Upper Arlington Library, Board of Trustees ( present) Kids Voting Central Ohio, Board chairman ( ) College of Wooster o Scots-in-Service Leader o Columbus Leadership Guard Distinctions Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Best Lawyers for Construction Law Ohio Rising Star Top Lawyers by Columbus CEO Magazine (2014) Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) Experience Drafted Documents in Preparation for a Landlord s Renovation

4 We drafted multiple leases, licenses and service agreements for the owner/landlord of a mixed-use building in the process of significant renovation. Represented Design-builder in Construction of $200 Million Mixed Use Development We represented a design-builder in negotiating and drafting construction and construction-related contracts for a new $200 million mixed use development in the City of Norwood that includes a parking garage, hotel, theater, and retail shops. The contracts were modified to include new construction reform provisions, which were being implemented during the negotiations phase. Prepared construction contracts for a major national facilities expansion for a NYSE-traded company Our client, a national retail services company, undertook a major national facilities expansion. Mr. Hahn prepared the construction contracts for the design professional and contractor, and tailored them to work for a national rollout of each retail location. Represented the City of Columbus on major construction claims relating to a $100+ million sanitary sewer project We served as special counsel to the Columbus City Attorney for the Big Walnut Augmentation/Rickenbacker Interceptor Sanitary projects, representing the City on on-going design and construction issues and claims. The projects' value was in excess of $100,000,000 and involved design and construction of sanitary sewer interceptor tunnels of 17,200 and 13,000 feet in length, with finished diameters of 14 feet and 12 feet, respectively. Following a unique week long mediation created by the parties to address the complex engineering and construction issues in dispute, the matter settled for an amount within the City's project construction budget. Drafted construction contracts for a new apartment complex in Central Ohio We represented a developer/contractor joint venture for the drafting of construction contracts for a $20+ million apartment complex project involving two prominent developers in Central Ohio. Represented Contractor in Successful Arbitration Against Subcontractor for Fabrication of Faulty Water Tanks We represented a commercial contractor hired to renovate a wastewater treatment facility. As part of that renovation, the client had to install two large water tanks fabricated off-site. The tanks were damaged on arrival. We successfully represented the contractor in arbitration against the manufacturer. Defended Contractor in Litigation Related to Disputes Concerning Construction of Two Apartment Complexes in South Carolina We defended a general contractor in litigation related to alleged construction defects and cost overruns stemming from the construction of two separate major apartment complexes in South Carolina. The owner of the complexes filed suit, alleging that there were defects in the construction and that the project had been delayed. We denied all liability and countersued to collect the money the client was owed for the project. The day before trial, a settlement agreement was reached to the mutual satisfaction of the parties. Prepared EPC contracts for electrical substations in Vermont Mr. Hahn drafted engineering, procurement, and construction contracts on behalf of the owner in the construction of electrical substations in Vermont. Prepared Construction Contracts for an Office Tower and Hotel Complex in Columbus

5 We represented a developer in the drafting of construction and design contracts for a high-rise office building, high-rise hotel and garage complex in downtown Columbus. Dispute Over Mechanics Lien Priority Issues in the Construction of a Retirement Community We represented the general contractor in a dispute related to payment in the $90 million construction of a residential retirement community in suburban Columbus. The owner of the property did not pay the general contractor for work, and we filed suit to collect the remaining money owed. The litigation, which is on-going, centered on the priority of mechanics liens and commercial mortgages. Customized construction contracts for restaurant chain expansion We represented a chain of restaurants in Ohio that currently has a half-dozen locations throughout the state. The client is looking to expand, and we worked with them to develop a customized construction contract for their new facilities. Bid disputes We have represented various general contractors in public bid disputes. Drafted and negotiated construction contracts for $300 million facility renovation. We served as project counsel on behalf of the public authority engaged in the $300 million renovation of the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena. Mr. Hahn drafted and negotiated agreements with design professionals, construction managers, and contractors for the project. Publications October 9, 2018 Ohio Supreme Court: Faulty Work by a Subcontractor is not an Occurrence Requiring Coverage Under a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy September 28, 2017 The 2017 A201 Deskbook, Peter W. Hahn, co-editor, published by the American Bar Association (2017) January 1, 2017 State and Local Construction Projects: An Attorney s Handbook, Peter W. Hahn, co-author of Chapters 2 and 16, published by the American Bar Association (2017) September 2, 2016 Resolving Business Disputes in the Construction Industry, Columbus Business First Columbus Business First February 24, 2016 Prospective Reasonableness: Assessing Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts December 1, 2015

6 When Are Public Procurement Documents Public Records?, Government Construction Newsletter (published by Division 13 of the ABA Forum on Construction), Vol. 1, Issue 4 October 1, 2015 Private Rights of Action for Procurement Violations, The Construction Lawyer, Fall 2015, at 17 (with Anna Oshiro) (American Bar Association) July 17, 2014 Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Pay-if-Paid Provisions May 23, 2011 Prevailing Wage Laws: What Are They and How Are They Changing? May 11, 2011 Ohio s Budget, As Recently Passed By The House, Contains Key Changes To Public Construction