Michael Pascoe

Summary My Experience News About Me My Publications & Speaking Engagements Michael B. Pascoe is a trial lawyer with experience in a wide range of commercial litigation representing both individuals and corporations in state and federal court. Mike routinely manages breach of contract claims, construction disputes, facilities management litigation, and business claims. He also advises clients on contract negotiation, commercial lease negotiations and construction contracts. Mikes background as a computer programmer and IT systems administrator has helped him to litigate complex matters and represent designers of electrical test equipment in all aspects of their business. Mike frequently represents clients across the country before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. He also counsels clients on how to respond to OSHA enforcement efforts and assists with negotiation and resolution of citations prior to litigation. Mike regularly presents on new and emerging issues in OSHA rulemaking and enforcement in the construction industry.<iframe src=//www.youtube.com/embed/3vry F3i4 Puw width=425 height=350></iframe>Professional History Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks, 2015-present; Associate, 2006-15; Summer Associate, 2005 Law Clerk, Milton Kramer Legal Clinic, 2004-05 Founder and Owner, Pascoe Consulting, 2001-04 Programmer/Analyst, Datatel, Inc., 2000-03 Read More Show Less Accolades Construction claims counsel for billion dollar refinery turnaround project. Served as development and construction claims counsel for general contractor on $93.5 million mixed use development in Michigan. Construction and procurement counsel on $1.2 billion refinery rebuild project. Counsel to construction manager through project and closeout on $300 million hospital project. Represented international crisis response contractor in development and build out of hurricane proof emergency response center headquarters in Florida. Defended general contractor from subcontractor claims on hospital improvement and new build projects in Pennsylvania. Represented multi-billion dollar global facilities management company in litigation over build out of their facility in Florida. Obtained a $1.4 million settlement of Court of Claims case against the Ohio Department of Transportation related to a mine grouting project under State Route 2. National Experience Addressing Construction Site Injuries, Fatalities and OSHA Representation for Clients Defended refinery in burn fatality during plant expansion in Iowa. Defended bridge contractor in fall injury citation in Pennsylvania. Obtained dismissal of serious citation for a fatality on behalf of Ohio Developer. Represented global facilities management company on OSHA lockout/tagout citation in Washington. Represented contractor in response to generator explosion that burned and hospitalized five workers. Hahn Loeser OSHA Team Quoted in Bloomberg Law March 05, 2024 Best Lawyers Recognizes 87 Hahn Loeser Attorneys Across 53 Specialties August 17, 2023 Croniser, Pascoe & Smola Elected to Partnership at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP January 20, 2015 Speaker What to Expect from OSHA in 2025 (Foundation Software) January 30, 2025 Speaker OSHA Policy Updates (Construction Employers Association) December 02, 2024 Speaker Understanding OSHAs Latest Moves (Mobile Workforce Podcast) March 31, 2024 Speaker 2024 OSHA Update (Ohio Contractors Association) February 27, 2024 Author Department of Labor 2023 Enforcement Report - OSHA Insights February 08, 2024 Speaker REjournals 9th Annual Cleveland Commercial Real Estate Summit June 22, 2023 Speaker Regulatory Updates and Emerging Issues in OSHA Regulations and Enforcement May 24, 2023 Speaker Resolving Scheduling Disputes (Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference) October 26, 2022 Author OSHA Announces Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement on Trenching July 26, 2022 Speaker OSHA Updates and Insights June 23, 2022 Author Delays in Critical Material for Bridge Contractors: Managing Risk Through Proactive Planning and Strict Adherence to Notice Requirements May 27, 2022 Speaker Joint Venture - Practical Pitfalls February 24, 2022 Speaker OSHA Liability for Contractors February 17, 2022 Author COVID-19 - Interim OSHA Update Regarding Recording Requirements April 16, 2020 Author What to Do When Your Employees Are Dive Bombed By Falcons June 20, 2019 Author Owners and Contractors Beware! Electronic Payments in Construction Are Subject to Increased Fraud April 30, 2019 Author OSHRCs Recent Ruling Provides Important Guidance on Limiting Controlling Employer Liability on Multi-Employer Worksites March 22, 2019 Author OSHRCs Recent Ruling Provides Important Guidance for Employers on Heat Exposure and the General Duty Clause March 14, 2019 Speaker Navigating ODOTs Dispute Resolution Provision February 26, 2019 Speaker Construction Law: Advanced Issues and Answers December 07, 2018