Construction projects involve significant investments, detailed contracts, and many moving parts. Whether you're a property owner, general contractor, subcontractor, developer, architect, or supplier, a legal issue can quickly affect your project's timeline, budget, and success.
Our construction attorneys provide experienced legal guidance to clients throughout Dexter and Washtenaw County. We help clients address construction-related legal matters from the initial contract through project completion and, when necessary, through dispute resolution or litigation.
Located in Ann Arbor, our firm is conveniently positioned to serve construction professionals, businesses, property owners, and developers throughout Dexter and Southeast Michigan.
Construction law involves much more than resolving disputes after a project goes wrong. Experienced legal counsel can help identify and address potential problems before construction begins.
Our construction attorneys assist clients with:
We work to understand the specific circumstances of your project and develop a legal strategy that protects your interests while keeping your larger goals in mind.
A strong construction contract can help prevent misunderstandings and costly disputes before they occur. Construction agreements should clearly establish each party's responsibilities, payment obligations, project timelines, warranties, and procedures for addressing unexpected issues.
Our attorneys can assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements involving:
Before you sign a significant construction agreement, legal review can help you understand your obligations and identify provisions that could create unnecessary risk.
Even well-planned construction projects can encounter unexpected problems. Disagreements about payment, delays, workmanship, materials, or the scope of a project can quickly become expensive if they're not addressed promptly.
Our attorneys represent clients in construction disputes involving:
Disagreements over invoices, retainage, completed work, or payment obligations can disrupt cash flow and strain relationships between contractors and project owners. We can help evaluate your rights and options when payment issues arise.
Problems with workmanship, materials, design, or completed construction can lead to significant costs. Our attorneys can help clients evaluate potential claims and determine appropriate legal remedies.
Changes to the scope of a project or unexpected delays can affect both the cost and timeline of construction. We help clients address disagreements involving change orders, scheduling, project delays, and additional costs.
When a party fails to fulfill its obligations under a construction agreement, the resulting dispute may require negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. Our attorneys can evaluate the contract and help determine the best path forward.
Construction disputes often involve multiple parties with competing interests. At Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, we provide legal representation to a variety of clients, including:
Understanding the perspective and obligations of each party can be critical when resolving a construction dispute. Our attorneys work to protect our clients' legal and financial interests while pursuing practical solutions.
Not every construction dispute needs to end up in court. Depending on the circumstances, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution may provide a faster and more cost-effective way to resolve a disagreement.
Our attorneys may pursue:
When litigation becomes necessary, our experienced attorneys are prepared to advocate for our clients throughout the legal process.
Legal problems are often easier to prevent than to resolve. Consulting with a construction attorney before signing an agreement or beginning a major project can help you identify potential risks early.
Legal guidance can be particularly valuable when:
Our goal is to help clients make informed decisions and address issues before they escalate whenever possible.
Whether you're renovating an existing property, building a new home, developing commercial property, or managing a large construction project, legal issues can have significant financial consequences.
We provide construction law services to clients throughout Dexter, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and Southeast Michigan. Our Ann Arbor office makes it convenient for Dexter clients to access experienced legal counsel when they need it.
“Andrew Eggan and the office staff have provided me with excellent legal advice and expedited documents in a professional manner for many years.”
Carol Preston, Google Review
When should I contact a construction attorney?
You can benefit from legal guidance before signing a major construction contract, when a dispute first arises, or when you believe another party isn't fulfilling its contractual obligations. Getting legal advice early may help prevent a manageable issue from becoming a costly dispute.
Can a construction attorney review my contract?
Yes. An attorney can review a construction agreement before you sign it and help identify potentially problematic terms involving payment, timelines, warranties, liability, change orders, and dispute resolution.
What should I do if a contractor breaches a contract?
If a contractor or another party fails to meet its contractual obligations, avoid taking action that could unintentionally affect your legal rights. An attorney can review the contract, evaluate the circumstances, and explain your available options.
Can construction disputes be resolved without going to court?
Yes. Depending on the circumstances, construction disputes may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Litigation may be appropriate when other methods aren't successful or when the circumstances require court intervention.
Do you represent contractors and property owners?
Yes. Our experienced construction attorneys provide legal representation to contractors, subcontractors, property owners, developers, businesses, and other parties involved in construction matters.
Construction projects represent significant investments of time and money. When legal issues arise, having experienced counsel can help you protect your interests, understand your options, and determine the best way forward.
Whether you need assistance reviewing a construction contract, resolving a payment dispute, addressing construction defects, or pursuing or defending a construction claim, we’re here to help you.
Contact us to schedule a consultation with an experienced Dexter construction attorney and get the legal guidance you need.
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