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Sylvia Gillis is a partner in and vice-chair of the construction law group of Bricker & Eckler LLP. Her practice emphasizes construction law and public bidding issues, including review, negotiation, and preparation of agreements with architects and construction managers and preparation of contractor agreements and other contract documents.
Representative Experience
Represents both private and public sector clients on construction matters, beginning with initial document preparation and continuing throughout the construction project
Assists owners in the negotiation and preparation of agreements with architects and construction managers
Assists in the preparation of front-end construction documents for both private and public sector owners such as school districts, libraries and townships
Advises clients throughout construction process for compliance with Ohio statutory requirements
Provides assistance with mechanics' lien claims
Community and Professional Activities
Associate member, American Institute of Architects
Member, American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Industry
Member, Columbus Bar Association, Construction Law Committee
Member, Columbus Landmarks Foundation; former member of Board of Trustees
Speaker at seminars sponsored by the firm and other organizations, including the annual Buckeye Association of School Administrators/B&E School Financing & Construction Law seminar
Education
Northern Arizona University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976)
University of Washington (M.A., 1980)
The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., with honors, 1989); Managing editor, Ohio State Law Journal; Member, Order of the Coif.
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