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Charles T. Riehl

Partner
Practice Head, Economic Development
Member, Firm Management Committee

Professional Experience

Chuck divides his practice between private client representation for the firm's Litigation Group and municipal representation for its Public Law Group. In his municipal practice, he serves as Law Director of the City of Hudson, and the Villages of Richfield and Gates Mills, Ohio. He has formerly served as the Law Director of Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga Heights and Solon. As part of his public law practice, he has dealt with a wide variety of zoning, telecommunications, employment, civil service, environmental and construction issues; he has established a regional council of governments for housing purposes and helped establish non-profit corporations for public self-insurance pools.

An accomplished trial and appellate lawyer, Chuck has successfully represented cities, companies and individuals in a wide range of criminal proceedings. Notable cases include Schenck v. Hudson, upholding Hudson’s growth management ordinance and State, ex rel. Wise v. Solon, in which he successfully represented the City of Solon in a broad ranging challenge to the method of financing and contracting for a major sanitary sewer construction project.

As part of his public law practice, he has dealt with a wide variety of zoning, telecommunications, employment, civil service, environmental and construction issues; he has established a regional council of governments for housing purposes and helped establish non-profit corporations for public self-insurance pools.

Recent Presentations

"Land Use Law Update," Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland, Ohio, May 20, 2010.

“Fifth Amendment Takings - Recent Developments,” CLE, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, April 8, 2010.

“Economic Incentives for Real Estate Development,” Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus, Ohio, December 9, 2009.

“Road Access Law,” NBI, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, December 2, 2009.

“Annexations and Legal Notices,” Ohio & West Virginia Municipal Clerk’s Institute, Kent, Ohio, October 8, 2009.

“Locating and Understanding Easements and Rights-of-Way,” Halfmoon Seminar, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, October 1, 2009.

"Current Challenges in Local Government Law", NBI Seminar, June 3, 2009.

Halfmoon Seminar on "Ohio Law of Land Surveying," Cleveland, Ohio, December 17, 2008.

"Public Roads: Creation and Use," NBI Seminar on "Road and Access Law: Researching and Resolving Common Disputes," Cleveland, Ohio, December 4, 2008.

"Bidding Requirements and Processes," NBI Seminar on "Government Contracts From A to Z," Cleveland, Ohio, October 2, 2008.

"Local Body Requirements" and "Reversionary Clauses," Lorman Education Services Seminar on "Plat and Subdivision Law in Ohio," Cleveland, Ohio, September 26, 2008.

"Drafting Construction Defects and Failures," Halfmoon Seminar on "Ohio Law of Construction Defects and Failures," Cleveland, Ohio, June 19, 2008.

"Eminent Domain Update," Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland, Ohio, April 16, 2008.

"Addressing Public Rights Issues," NBI Seminar on "Legal Issues Involving Local Governments," Cleveland, Ohio, March 6, 2008.

Lorman Education Services Seminar on "Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations in Ohio" in Toledo, Ohio, October 30, 2007.

"Land Use Law: Current Issues in Subdivision, Annexation and Zoning", sponsored by the National Business Institute, October 17-19, 2007.

"Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law", sponsored by the National Business Institute, May 22, 2007.

"Plat and Subdivision Law" sponsored by Lorman Education Services, May 24, 2007.

"Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law" sponsored by the National Business Institute, May 15 , 2007.

"Road and Access Law: Successfully Handling Disputes" speaking on Current Case Law and Legislative Update, Creation and Use of Public Roads, and Municipal Right-Of-Way Management. Sponsored by the National Business Institute, December 5, 2006.

Real Estate Developent From Beginning To End In Ohio, sponsored by Lorman Education Services, July 26, 2006.

The Plat and Subdivision Law And Environmental Regulations In Ohio, sponsored by Lorman Education Services, May 24, 2006.

"Eminent Domain" Seminar sponsored by the Ohio Bar Association, April 5, 2006.

Professional & Community Associations

Chuck has lectured on numerous zoning and governmental issues, is a member of various Bar Associations and a past member of the Meridia Health System.

Chuck is currently a board member of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

Additional involvements include:

Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Cuyahoga County Law Directors Association

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law, LL.B., 1971
Order of the Coif; Research Editor, Case Western Reserve Law Review 1970-1971
Colgate University, B.A., 1966

Licensed to Practice

Ohio
U.S. Supreme Court
Federal district and appellate courts

Awards & Recognitions

Featured in the November, 2006 issue of The Richfield Times magazine. In the article, Mr. Riehl was recognized for his recent selection as one of the top municipal lawyers in the country by the publication, Best Lawyers in America, and for his service as Richfield's law director for the past 16 years.

AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Included in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his practice of Municipal Law and Land Use & Zoning Law; this marks the fifth consecutive year in which he has been listed in Best Lawyers.

2008-2010 - Named to list of "Ohio Super Lawyers" by publisher of Law & Politics and Ohio Super Lawyers magazines. Chuck specializes in Land Use/Zoning and Construction/Surety matters.

Articles by Charles T. Riehl

December 2008 – The Richfield Times Magazine; Mr. Riehl was lauded for his efforts in facilitating the establishment of a new global headquarters building in the Village of Richfield, in the article entitled, "Snap-on Business Solutions Breaks Ground in Richfield for New World Headquarters."

January 2000 – Putting Limits on Development