Spencer Krebs
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Spencer Krebs focuses his practice on construction law, complex commercial and business litigation, and community association law.
Spencer represents construction industry clients, including owners, condominium and homeowners’ associations, contractors, suppliers, architects and engineers, and design professionals. His litigation practice includes representing clients at trial and in arbitrations, mediations, and appeals involving a wide range of construction and real estate matters related to construction defect or delay claims, design negligence, contractual disputes, insurance coverage issues, and payment disputes.
On the transactional side, Spencer provides advice and counsel on a variety of issues, including construction contracts, design agreements, leases, and other contract documents.
Experienced in all aspects of disputes concerning business transactions and relationships – from pre-litigation counseling to appellate advocacy – Spencer has successfully resolved lawsuits involving breach of contract claims, business torts, shareholder disputes, and insurance coverage.
Spencer also works closely with companies ranging from start-ups and family businesses to multinational corporations to obtain achievable goals that consider both business and legal interests.
Spencer lives in Kamm’s Corner. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, golfing, traveling, hiking with his dog Athena, and rooting for Cleveland’s sports teams.
- Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2018)
- Notre Dame College (B.A. in political science, 2013); Moot Court Team; Football Team, Co-Captain
- State Admissions
- Ohio, 2018
- Federal Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- Service Areas
- Construction
- Business Litigation
- Labor & Employment
Speaking Engagements
- “Winning Disputes in Construction Law with Litigation Strategies,” Rossdale Seminar (November 2024)
- “Changes and Delays in Construction Projects” and “Construction Lawsuit Basics,” Ohio Construction Law From Start to Finish, National Business Institute (NBI) Webinar (October 2024)
- “Real Estate Litigation,” 2024 Introduction to Real Estate Practice, Ohio State Bar Association Webinar (April 2024)
Publications
- “5 Steps to Keep Change Orders from Becoming Disputes,” Construction Dive (June 2023)
Media Quotes
- “Subcontractors Feel the Pinch but Still Expect Growth,” Construction Dive (June 2023)
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2025)
- The Cleveland Foundation, Foundations for Philanthropy Cohort (2022)
- The Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Board Member (2022-present)
- Notre Dame College Advancement Committee (2021-present)
- William K. Thomas American Inn of Court, Executive Committee Member (2020-present)
- Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
- Pathfinders Program (2022)
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Diversity & Inclusion Committee
- 3Rs Program
- Norman S. Minor Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association