Mark Evans is the chair of Bricker Graydon's Construction Law Group and represents owners on a variety of construction matters, including drafting contract documents, defective and/or non-conforming workmanship claims, delay claims and bid disputes. As a former project engineer for the City of Columbus' Construction and Inspection Division, he scheduled and supervised inspectors for various construction projects and managed a $20 million infrastructure installation of sanitary sewers, water lines, roads and bridges. As a structural engineer, Mark performed preliminary layout and estimation of new and existing bulk material handling facilities; designed and engineered structures, including transfer towers, trusses, tunnels and foundations; and inspected existing structures for structural integrity. As a soils and concrete testing technician, he performed pavement coring for testing and conducted field concrete tests and site soil investigations. 

Education

Capital University Law School (J.D., 2001)

The Ohio State University College of Engineering (B.S. in civil engineering, 1995); member, Chi Epsilon, the National Civil Engineering Honor Society

Bowling Green State University (studied architectural design, 1988-1990)

Trial Advocacy Training, Judge Ralph Adam Fine

National Institute for Trial Advocacy Training (NITA) Deposition Training

Distinctions

Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Construction Law), 2015–2023

Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® – Construction Law (2015–2025)

Recognized, ChambersUSA, Construction Law with a Band 4 ranking, 2012–2014

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, 2010

Ranked, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Professional Activities

Graduate, SEBC Leadership 21, West Chester Chamber Alliance Leadership Development Program, 2010

Former Chairman, Board of Directors, Kentucky Newport Aquarium/WAVE Foundation

Registered Professional Engineer

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