Mr. Duff's practice concentrates on zoning, land-use, and construction issues, as well as business and commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in appellate practice matters and in representing municipal corporations and other political subdivisions.

Mr. Duff is a member of the American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. He is the immediate past-Chair of the Appellate Courts Committee for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Litigation Section.

Mr. Duff was a member of the Board of Trustees for Ruffing Montessori School from July 2002 until June 2009, and served as its President for 2007-2008. He was a member of the Board of Directors for Drug-Free Action Alliance, a statewide organization, from July 2002 until June 2008, and served as its President for 2005-2006.

Recent Speaking Engagements/Articles:

Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation, National Business Institute, June 2008

Getting Started in Construction Scheduling, Construction Scheduling: Protecting the Bottom Line, National Business Institute, March 2008

City of Norwood v. Horney: The Future of Eminent Domain in Ohio, Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation, National Business Institute, June 2007

Strategies for Effectively Settling the Eminent Domain Action, Eminent Domain: Legal Update, National Business Institute, September 2006.

Administrative Appeals in the Land-Use Context Under Chapter 2506, Cleveland Bar Journal, January 2006.

Temporary Takings, Insight and Analysis of the Procedural and Valuation Issues, Eminent Domain Conference, CLE International, April 2005.

Administrative Appeals and Declaratory Judgment Actions in the Land-Use Context: Essential Mechanics, Resolving Land-Use Disputes, CLE International, April 2004.

Regulatory Takings, A Panel Presentation, Eminent Domain Conference, CLE International, October 2003.