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Tom Cardone focuses his law practice in the areas of construction, real estate, and business law. Within these core practice areas, Tom assists clients with a variety of deals and disputes.As a litigator, Tom has experience handling disputes involving, among other matters, breach of contract, property rights, construction liens & construction defects, residential landlord-tenant & commercial leasing issues, business collections, and general business and commercial disputes. Although disputes often result in litigation, Tom recognizes the value of alternative dispute resolution and assists his clients with pre-trial negotiation, mediation, and arbitration when appropriate.Tom also counsels his clients through a variety of transactions. He has experience assisting clients with choosing the appropriate corporate form and setting up companies, as well as negotiating and drafting business agreements. Tom also assists clients with construction agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, and residential & commercial leasing.Types of Clients Served:Construction Contractors, Subcontractors, and SuppliersDesign and Engineering ProfessionalsDisaster Restoration ContractorsProperty Owners and ManagersReal Estate ProfessionalsBusiness OwnersTom received his Juris Doctor, with honors, from Emory University School of Law and is admitted to practice law throughout the states of Georgia and Ohio. Tom attended Auburn University for his undergraduate education.Prior to becoming an attorney, Tom served honorably as a United States Marine. He continues his service to the nation by advocating for service members' and veterans' rights.

Represents clients in a broad range of matters, including commercial litigation, real estate and construction matters, complex probate matters such will and trust contests and breach of fiduciary duty cases, class actions, tort cases and appeals. Michael Matasich is particularly focused on representing clients in Medina, Ohio, where he and his family live, and in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, where he has offices. Call Michael Matasich at or email him at

My practice is primarily devoted to litigation in the areas of construction, product liability, and real estate.  Typically, I will assist contractors in resolving their disputes, and avoiding them by having the right documents in place and responding appropriately as issues arise on projects. I also help companies that manufacture construction-related products.  For individuals, I can help resolve disputes with contractors or that involve the sale of property.

I have been involved in construction all of my life, so as a lawyer it was a natural fit.  The Builders Exchange was the first step in being able to work to help subcontractors and suppliers level the playing field.  The American Subcontractors Association was the next step.  While the Builders Exchange is vital for all members of the construction industry at evey level, the ASA is vital for all subcontractors and suppliers because there we work to help subcontractors find better jobs with the best contractors, to negotiate contracts that are fair and to treat their businesses as professinal businesses.. We also work as the only advocate who works ONLY for subcontractors and suppliers, in the Courts, and Federal and state legislatures and with the other members of the construction industry, with AGC, ConsensusDOCS, AIA and other trade associations.. As the Chair of the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF) I work directly on Court of Appeals Cases which are important to Subcontractors, either to keep good existing laws or change bad laws.  The SLDF provides free Amicus briefs across the country, whereever we find cases where we can make a meaningful impact.. I personally have been lucky enough to have been selected to write amicus briefs on 5 important cases, from Ohio Mechanic's Liens, to Delay Claims, Change Orders, Flow Down Clauses and Pay-if-Paid Contract Clauses.