Michael V. Passella

Associate
P: (614) 227-4204
F: (614) 221-8590
Mike Passella is a member of the Litigation Department. Mike focuses his practice on public and private construction law, commercial litigation and real estate law. He represents owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and sureties in a wide variety of construction-related disputes, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and contract negotiations. Mike also counsels owners, lenders, landlords and tenants in foreclosure, receivership, and general litigation issues arising in commercial construction and real estate matters. He also has extensive experience in insurance coverage litigation on behalf of construction industry and other policyholder clients.

Mike currently serves as the Chair of the Central Ohio Builders Exchange Law Group, and is a regular presenter at construction law seminars.

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Federal Bar Association
  • American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Columbus Bar Association; Barrister Leader Program, 2003; Barrister Leader Program Planning Committee, 2004
  • Judicial Conference of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Life Member
  • Builders Exchange of Central Ohio; Chair, Law Group, 2008 – Present; Rising Leaders Institute, Class of 2007
  • The Wellness Community, Young Professionals Group
  • Worthington A.M. Rotary
  • Worthington Community for Schools, Treasurer

Distinctions

  • Selected for the Ohio Rising Stars® List