Professional - Stephen A. Hilger
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Stephen A. Hilger is engaged in complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on construction law. He has tried many cases in multiple state courts, and has appeared in state courts of appeal, the Michigan Supreme Court, United States District Courts, United States District Courts of Appeal, and multiple arbitration tribunals across the country.
Steve is also involved in extensive contract preparation and review, including contracts in the construction industry, material purchase orders, vendor agreements, documents involving the Uniform Commercial Code, licensing agreements, and multiple other commercial contracts and related documents.
In addition, he is routinely involved in extensive negotiation of transactions and agreements, as well as pre and post litigation mediation. The remainder of Steve's practice involves in depth participation and the making of recommendations for business decisions and business strategies, as well as assisting in regulatory compliance and promoting and developing best practices.
PRACTICES
Construction Law
Complex & Commercial Litigation
Contract Preparation & Review
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, B.S.
Case Western Reserve University College of Law, Cleveland, OH, J.D.
DISTINCTIONS
2011 The Best Lawyers in America
The Fellows of the Michigan State Bar
AV rated Attorney by Martindale & Hubbell
Super Lawyer 2006 - 2011
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
State Bar of Michigan & Florida
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
6th Circuit Court of Appeals
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
US Court of Claims
Supreme Court of the United States
The Fellows of the Michigan State Bar
AV rated Attorney by Martindale & Hubbell
Super Lawyer 2006 - 2011
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
State Bar of Michigan & Florida
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
6th Circuit Court of Appeals
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
US Court of Claims
Supreme Court of the United States
American Arbitration Association Panel of Arbitrators
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Associated General Contractors, Michigan Chapter, Legal Advisory Committee – Co-chair
American Subcontractors Association, Charter Board Member (2005 - 2011)
Construction Financial Management Association
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Case Western Reserve University College of Law
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL