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Rodd joined the firm in 1999 and practices in the areas of business and civil litigation, construction law, bankruptcy, business entity formation, and utility-related matters.  He has a range of experience representing local and national businesses in tort litigation, lender liability, real estate, construction and contract disputes.  In addition to litigation, Rodd assists clients with  negotiating and drafting construction project documents and provides advice regarding the management of construction disputes prior to the commencement of litigation.

Rodd is a graduate of the University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1994) and received his undergraduate degree from Muskingum College (B.S., Chemistry, 1990).  He received additional litigation training at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA).  Rodd is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and practices before Courts in the state of Ohio; the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.