Christopher W. St. Marie focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction law, and construction litigation. Chris represents businesses, contractors, owners, lenders and material suppliers in a variety of matters, including breach of contract, business tort and negligence claims, insurance coverage issues, real estate, and construction disputes. He also has substantial experience helping clients with commercial disputes, construction claim defense, management and avoidance, competitive bid compliance and protests, lien and bond claims, as well as other commercial and construction-related issues. He has handled disputes in Federal and State Courts throughout the Sixth Circuit and country.

Christopher is also experienced in compliance and claims related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). He has represented clients before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the United States Court of Federal Claims, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) over disputes associated with a variety of commercial and construction claims ranging from bid disputes to software licensing claims against the Federal Government.

First arriving at Hahn Loeser as a summer associate in 2009, Chris has come full circle, now serving as chair of the firm’s summer associate program.

Throughout his career, Chris has received a number of accolades, including recognition from Best Lawyers and Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars. In his spare time, Chris is actively involved in the community and has participated in programs with the Cleveland Leadership Institute and Cleveland Bridge Builders. He also serves on the board of BAYarts and volunteers his time coaching youth sports.