Andrew J. Poltorak
Andrew is a member of the firm’s Construction Service Group with a focus on complex commercial litigation. He is experienced in representing publicly traded companies, private family owned businesses, and individuals in state and federal jurisdictions, arbitration proceedings, and pre-litigation claim management. In managing any case, Andrew implements a project management approach in working towards a successful result.
Legal Updated Regarding Status of the Waters of the U.S.
Involved in the successful resolution of an owner’s claims against a contractor stemming from the deficient design and manufacture of an automated food handling system
Involved in the successful representation of a contractor in obtaining timely payment on a public project through preserving and asserting statutory lien rights
Involved in obtaining a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction on behalf of a family owned business to prevent the theft of trade secrets
Involved in obtaining zoning commission approvals for new residential developments on behalf of publicly traded homebuilder
Involved in the successful representation of a publicly traded company in defending against intentional tort claims
Involved in the successful defense of a national contractor related to Ohio worker’s compensation claims though dispositive motions
Involved in the successful arbitration of claims by a consultant under an Integrated Project Delivery Agreement
Involved in the successful removal of a overstated mechanic’s lien on public school project
Involved in the successful representation of company in ensuring commercial general liability coverage for first-party claims
Represented owner in the negotiation of a complex construction agreement for the installation of a unique domed facility
C-Change Class of 2019, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
cum laude
Elon University School of Law
Clemson University
Andrew has served the construction industry since graduating from Clemson University in 2005 – first as a project manager for a residential homebuilding company, and more recently as counsel to owners, contractors and subcontractors. He enjoys getting involved at various stages of a project.
Prior to joining Stites & Harbison, Andrew worked in the litigation practice group for a large law firm in Cleveland, Ohio.
Andrew is the proud father of two young daughters and is actively involved in regular renovation projects.
Pipeline Crafts Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Atlantic Coast Pipeline Decision and to Allow a More Reliable Permitting Process
On October 4, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the 4th Circuit’s rejection of the National Forest Service’s permit authorizing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) to cross the Appalachian Trail within the George Washington National Forest.
In Hindsight . . . Supreme Court of Kentucky Reaffirms Its Retrospective Approach to Enforcing Liquidated Damages Provisions
The Supreme Court of Kentucky recently reaffirmed its decision in Mattingly Bridge Co. v. Holloway & Son Const. Co. which established the standard for assessing the enforceability of a liquidated damages provision.
Andrew Poltorak Selected for C-Change Class of 2019
COVINGTON, Ky.—C-Change, a leadership development program of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, has selected Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Andrew Poltorak to participant in the Class of 2019.
Supreme Court of Kentucky Holds Claim-Preservation Requirements Not Barred by KFCA; Strictly Enforced Notice Provisions
On Thursday, December 13, 2018, the Supreme Court of Kentucky, reversed an appellate court decision and reinstated the trial court’s order granting partial summary judgment in favor of the Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District.
The Ultimate Battle to Enforce Timely Payments
Andrew Poltorak joins Stites & Harbison's Covington office