Stark & Knoll is pleased to announce that Michael L. Fortney and his son Michael R. Fortney joined our firm as of April 2, 2018. The Fortney Law Group (and its predecessor Fortney & Klingshirn) has maintained its practice in Northeast Ohio for 25 years, with a focus in the areas of construction, employment and business disputes. They are a terrific addition to Stark & Knoll's Litigation Services Group.
Michael L. Fortney graduated from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law, summa cum laude, in 1985. After law school Mike practiced with the law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, one of the nation's largest law firms, and then with Millisor & Nobil. Mike formed Fortney & Klingshirn in 1993, maintaining areas of expertise in construction law, employment and labor law, litigation, business disputes and ADR. He has successfully litigated and served as an arbitrator and mediator in hundreds of cases involving construction disputes, commercial business disputes, and employment disputes.
Michael R. Forney earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University in 2005 and worked as a teacher for several years after graduation. He then attended, and graduated from, the Cleveland Marshall School of Law in 2014. He has practiced with his father since graduation from law school.
The Fortney Law Group is known throughout Ohio as a preeminent firm in the field of construction law. Stark & Knoll is very excited about the addition of Michael L. and Michael R. Fortney to their firm, allowing Stark & Knoll to add depth in its practice areas and to offer additional expertise and experience to both Fortney Law Group's and our clients.