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Joshua C. Berns
Partner

Josh Berns focuses his practice on resolving complex construction disputes and assisting clients in all phases of construction projects. His broad experience with the litigation process includes pleadings and motion practice, pretrial discovery, and trial preparation. He also assists with catastrophic loss and has experience with commercial and insurance coverage litigation.

Email

614-280-1122

Columbus

Linkedin

Education

  • Kent State University, B.A./B.S.
  • Capital University, J.D. cum laude
  • Order of Curia
  • Associate Note Editor, Capital University Law Review
  • CALI Award Recipient - Legal Research and Writing and Administrative Law

Representative Matters

Experience with cases involving complex construction and design defects, including defending general contractors, sub-contractors, and design professionals.

Experience with all facets of civil litigation, including disputes concerning commercial agreements, premise liability, and insurance coverage and defense matters.

Preparation of various pleadings, dispositive motions, and other documents filed in state and federal courts.

Taking depositions in complex construction cases and drafting and responding to discovery requests, including requests for admission, interrogatories, and requests for production of documents.

Handling e-discovery in construction and insurance cases, including review of construction blueprints, plans, and specifications.

Professional Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

Honors, Awards and Civic/Community Involvement

Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in America - Construction Law (2024); Litigation-Construction (2025)
Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2022; 2023)

Bar Admissions

Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

Published Cases

Welther v. Plageman, 2021-Ohio-713 (Ct. App.)
Acheff v. Meijer, Inc., 2019-Ohio-2314 (premises liability and false imprisonment)
Davis v. Smith, 2017-Ohio-113 (premises liability)
Hudson v. Flores, 2016-Ohio-253 (Ohio Ct. App.) (respondeat superior and vicarious liability)
Pickens v. Kroger Co., 2014 Ohio App. LEXIS 4695 (Ohio Ct. App., Franklin County, October 30, 2014) (premises liability)


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