Hilger Hammond Attorneys at Law

Telephone: 616.458.3600 Fax: 888.863.7360
Email: info@hilgerhammond.com

Construction Law

Constructing Relationships

With over 50 years of experience in construction law, Hilger Hammond has the resources to address any construction related dispute. Our attorneys provide advice at all stages in the construction process, from initial design to post-completion issues. Matters range from simple lien and bond claims to complex multi-party defect disputes. Understanding that disputes must be resolved as quickly and economically as possible, a hands-on, practical approach is used in every circumstance, ensuring that the best possible outcome is procured through discovering all possible solutions and resolving issues through pre-suit facilitation, alternative dispute resolution, or courtroom remedies. 

 

 

A significant portion of the Hilger Hammond practice is devoted to preparation and negotiation of contracts as a first line of defense to mitigate project conflict later in the project. Using the most current industry guidelines, Hilger Hammond attorneys work with developers, project owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and lenders to get the job done.



Construction clients include all parties associated with construction, including owners, governmental agencies, developers, architects, engineers, design professionals, general and trade contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, vendors, manufacturers, and insurers.

 

 


Construction Law Services

  • Agreements: Developer, Construction Management, Owner Development, Joint Venture, Architectural/Design Professional
  • Foreclosure Avoidance
  • Bid Document Preparation & Review
  • Green Building Issues & Liability
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Insurance Matters
  • Bid Protests & Public Procurement Issues
  • Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
  • Blueprint Deviations
  • Licenses
  • Breach of Contract Issues
  • Michigan Builder's Trust Fund Act Claims
  • Building Code Violations
  • MIOSHA Investigations & Claims
  • Change Order Advice & Disputes
  • Miller Act Claims
  • Collateral Damage from Construction Projects
  • Mold Claims
  • Construction Liens & Foreclosure Actions
  • Project Closeout & Payment Disputes
  • Construction Claims: Defects, Extras, Delay, Acceleration, Loss of Efficiency, Differing Site Conditions
  • Project Bonding & Financing
  • Contracts: Negotiation, Interpretation, and Disputes involving AIA, EDJC. AGC and ConsensusDOCS
  • Payment & Performance Bonds
  • Contract Drafting: Standard and custom contracts for Design Professionals, Subcontractors, Government, and Supply
  • State and Federal Bond Claims
  • Design Defects
  • Suretyship
  • Design Professional Liability & Litigation
  • Defense of Job Site Injury Claims


Representative Cases Include:

  • Negotiated 200 million IPD client for General Contractor
  • Negotiated a complex settlement in litigation involving a defunct development and multiple subcontractor liens and bank mortgages
  • Resolved claim against engineer prior to initiation of arbitration
  • Obtained a summary disposition in a lawsuit concerning a claim of lien
  • Successfully defended a general contractor at trial on a claim by subcontractor for a significant change order
  • Prepared and negotiated numerous commercial and residential construction contracts, including custom agreements and agreements prepared or endorsed by trade associations such as AIA, AGC, DBIA, EJCDC, and Grand Rapids HBA
  • Evaluated bid irregularities and potential bid protests on behalf of owners and construction professionals involved in public projects