E. Rod Davisson, Esq. - Administrator

E. Rod Davisson, Esq. – Administrator

Professional Experience

Rod graduated from Hamilton Township High School before entering the United States Navy. He returned from the service and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School—both with honors. Rod practiced law in Columbus, Ohio last serving as a partner at the Ice Miller law firm. Rod is an experienced trial attorney and has litigated cases in Ohio State and Federal Courts, and in the Ohio Court of Claims. He represented municipalities, counties, school districts, joint vocational districts and other political subdivisions in various matters including many public construction projects such as municipal buildings, public utility infrastructure, courthouses, road and bridge projects, school facilities, recreation centers and athletic facilities. He is a well-known lecturer and author on Ohio municipal, construction, and economic development topics and is a 2006 recipient of Business First’s Forty Under 40 award. Rod is a LEED-AP certified (Leadership in Environmental Energy & Design Accredited Professional) and has completed additional training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering in Masonry Design and Construction. Rod was also a three-term Mayor of Obetz.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, cum laude, Franklin University (1997)
Juris Doctor, Order of the Curia, Capital University Law School (2001)

Admitted to Practice

Ohio
United States District Court – Northern District of Ohio
United States District Court – Southern District of Ohio
Indiana, United States District Court – Northern District of Indiana

Professional Associations

Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association
National League of Cities, Administration & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Special Certifications
LEED AP Certified

Published In

Municipal Home Rule Utilities, Ohio Municipal Attorney’s Association February 2012 Newsletter
Changes in Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law, Finley’s Ohio Municipal Service, July 2009
Ohio Municipalities No Longer Required to Select Lowest Bidder, Finley’s Ohio Municipal Service, September/October 2008
Trouble Financing Your Project, Ohio Construction and Code Journal, March 2009
Death by Notice, Ohio Construction and Code Journal, September 2006
The Perils of Hiring Illegal Aliens, Midwest In-House, October 2006
State and Political Subdivisions Required to Check For Terrorist Ties Before Contracting, Hiring, or Licensing, Finley’s Ohio Municipal Service, June 2006
New Residential Code Takes Effect May 27-Are You Prepared?, Ohio Construction and Code Journal, April 2006

Speaking Engagements

Ohio Public Construction Reform, July 26, 2012
Construction Reform, June 27, 2012
Changes in Contract Law, April 27, 2012
Local Government Form & Function, Hamilton Local Schools Senior Class, February 10, 2012
Municipal Contracting and Construction Reform (full day), December 16, 2011
Municipal Construction after Construction Reform, December 7, 2011
Energy and Economic Development for Villages, December 7, 2011
Municipal Home Rule and Utilities, December 2, 2011
Modern Municipal Energy Utilities, November 4, 2011
Construction Reform in House Bill 153 for Engineers, October 20, 2011
Ohio Construction Reform, October 13, 2011
Public/Residential Mechanics’ Liens and Bond Claims, September 28, 2009
Public Construction Seminar for Municipalities, September 9, 2011
Public Construction Seminar – September 9, 2011
Municipal Economic Development after HB 153 – July 29, 2011
The Changing Landscape of Ohio Construction Law – July 28, 2011
Economic Development for Ohio Villages – June 23, 2011
Municipal Contracting Issues – April 29, 2011
HB 50 (Type II Annexation) – March 1, 2011
Public Bidding Seminar – January 28, 2011
Public Bidding Roundtable – November 4, 2010
Collaborating With Governments in a Time of Uncertainty – July 27, 2010
Public Records Developments – May 21, 2010
Intergovernmental Collaborative Contracting – May 14, 2010
Advanced Municipal Contracting – May 13, 2010
Municipal Contracting and Collaborative Projects – March 5, 2010
Municipal Contracting Pitfalls and Prevailing Wage – September 30, 2010
Public/Residential Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims – September 9, 2009
Economic Development in a Challenging Economy – July 31, 2009
Bid Wars—Attack of the Contractor – July 30, 2009
Economic Development and Tax Incentives – June 25, 2009
Public Construction and the Stimulus Effect – May 7, 2009
Municipal Law Panel Discussion – May 1, 2009
Construction Warranties and Bonds – May 1, 2009
Economic Development in a Struggling Economy – March 2009
Understanding LEED’s Certification for Schools – March 16, 2009
Construction Myths, Legends, & Horror Stories – March 13, 2009
Economics and the Stimulus Package – March 13, 2009
Update on the National Economy – February 26, 2009
Municipal Law Panel Discussion – December 12, 2008
FTC Red Flag Rules for Municipalities – December 12, 2008
Surviving the Process of Selecting the Right Bidder – December 12, 2008
Changes in Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law – October 1, 2008
Economic Development Tools for Small Municipalities – October 2, 2008
Rejecting Bad Bidders – October 3, 2008
Municipal Economic Development – July 16, 2008
TiFF’s, CRA’s, and Other Economic Development Tools – June 12, 2008
Taking a Look at Development Options, – May 22, 2008
Statutory Requirements for School Construction – May 15, 2008
Economic Development Contracting – October 3, 2007
Economic Development—Annexation/Development Agreements – July 25, 2007
Modern Mechanic’s Liens/Mortgage Foreclosures—Ohio Mechanic’s Lien Laws – June 22, 2007
Current Issues in Land Use and Public Contracting – May 17, 2007
Technology Infrastructure – March 14, 2007
Township Contracting and Training under the Ohio Patriot Act – February 2, 2007

Rod Davisson can be reached at 614.409.4403 or by email, at rdavisson@obetz.oh.us.