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Krebs, Spencer

Spencer Krebs

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

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

Media Quotes

  • 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