Construction Law

Construction Lawyers in Kalamazoo

Experienced Construction Litigation in West Michigan

Many things can go awry during a construction project. From changes in building plans to job site injuries or contract disputes, commercial construction is complex and ripe with the potential for disputes.

Contact Our West Michigan Construction Law Attorneys

At Willis Law, we understand what is at stake during a commercial construction project. Our goal is to use our practical knowledge of construction law to help our clients' projects run smoothly and prevent disputes from arising. We are available to represent any party, including owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, traders, material suppliers, architects, engineers and others. Our attorneys represent builders and developers throughout the country as well as national construction firms.

With offices conveniently located in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Paw Paw, Michigan, our firm can guide you through any construction law issue, protecting your interests and promoting the profitability of the project. Should a dispute arise, we can assist you in resolving it favorably through settlement, alternative dispute resolution or construction litigation.

We have years of experience representing clients everywhere from Michigan to California to Canada. One of our attorneys is also licensed in Florida to better serve our "snowbird" clients.

Michael Willis is the contributing author for this content.

Construction Law Services for Owners, Developers, Contractors, Architects and Other Parties

All construction and development projects involve both business and legal relationships between owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other parties. At Willis Law, our attorneys provide practical guidance based on experience in a wide variety of construction law and construction-related issues, including:

AIA document drafting and negotiation
Contract negotiation, drafting and review
Renegotiation and change orders
Financing
Real estate transactions, titles and property development issues
Michigan and federal regulatory issues
Environmental compliance, due diligence, environmental review, permitting and brownfields redevelopment
Resolution of contract disputes
Filing and enforcement of mechanic's liens
Job site injuries and labor disputes
Construction liens
Foreclosure avoidance
Deeds in lieu of foreclosure
Bank workouts
Short sales
Bank deficiency avoidance

Our attorneys represent and assist architects throughout the country in:

Contract negotiation
AIA form drafting and negotiation
Counsel regarding liability and litigation
General corporate counsel
Mergers and acquisitions

Construction legal services for General Contractors, Construction Managers and General Contracting, including:

Federal Contracts
Construction and Master Service Agreements
Owner Development Agreements
Subcontractor Agreements
Vendor and Material Contracts
Construction Management Agreements
Architectural Agreements (including AIA and AGC documents)
Design Build Contracts
Teaming Agreements
Joint Venture Agreements
Project Risk Management (Capture Strategy Through Project Completion)
Change Orders and Change Management
Claims Managements and Dispute Resolution (i.e., Delay Claims, Acceleration, Differing Site Conditions)
Environment Conditions Impacting Projects
Waste Management
Construction Liens and Foreclosures
Builder's Trust Fund Matters
Breach of Contract
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Construction Litigation
Privacy Coverage
Environmental and Land Use
Intellectual Property Advice & Defense
Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation
Professional License Defense
Risk Management Counseling
Contract Review, Preparation & Negotiation
Trials

Environmental Law and Construction Projects

Construction contractors, managers and other important stakeholders must account for environmental law concerns as they undertake projects. This includes understanding risk management, environmental compliance, obtaining proper insurance, factoring in pollution controls and abatements, and conducting proper due diligence.

Construction Bonds

Our lawyers represent parties who are in dispute over surety bonds and performance bonds in commercial construction projects. We understand what is at stake during large-scale building projects, which is why it is critical for your contractor to uphold its end of the bargain. As soon as your project is facing a challenge, contact us immediately and we will get to work protecting your rights, as well as help the project move forward.

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