Construction Law Attorney in Westland
Serving Westland and Wayne County from our Dearborn office, about 20 minutes away.
Serving Westland and Wayne County from our Dearborn office, about 20 minutes away.
LegalSolv represents Westland clients in construction law matters. Westland is one of the largest suburbs in Wayne County, served locally by the 18th District Court on Ford Road. Because our office is about 20 minutes away in Dearborn, you get a Wayne County firm that knows the local courts and procedures without a long drive across Metro Detroit.
Construction defect claims, mechanic's liens, payment disputes, and contractor and owner representation.
The same attorney who takes your call handles your case from the first consultation through resolution, whether the matter settles, is negotiated, or has to be argued in court.
Construction liens on Westland projects must be recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds within the hard deadlines set by the Michigan Construction Lien Act, and missing one can void the lien entirely. Payment and defect disputes are resolved in the 18th District Court or the Wayne County Circuit Court depending on the amount, and many construction contracts also require arbitration first.
Knowing the right venue early matters. It sets the deadlines, the filing requirements, and the judges your case will be in front of, and it is one of the first things we sort out for a Westland client.
You do not need to come to Dearborn to get started. We handle the first consultation by phone or video, meet at the 18th District Court or the Wayne County courthouse on hearing days, and keep you updated directly rather than through a case manager. Our work is done in English and Arabic, which matters for many families across Wayne County.
For the full detail on how we approach these cases, see our Construction Law practice page, or call (313) 425-5555 to talk through your situation.
We also help Westland clients with other matters. See everything we handle in Westland.
No. Our office is about 20 minutes from Westland, and we represent Wayne County clients there regularly. We also offer phone and video consultations and can meet at the courthouse on hearing days.
No. We represent clients throughout Wayne County, including Westland, at the same rates as our Dearborn clients, and your matter is handled by the same attorneys.
Construction liens on Westland projects must be recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds within the hard deadlines set by the Michigan Construction Lien Act, and missing one can void the lien entirely. Payment and defect disputes are resolved in the 18th District Court or the Wayne County Circuit Court depending on the amount, and many construction contracts also require arbitration first.
Michigan's Construction Lien Act requires the lien claim to be recorded within 90 days of the last day labor or materials were furnished to the project. A Notice of Furnishing must also be filed within 20 days of first work for most subcontractors and suppliers. Missing these deadlines generally extinguishes the lien rights.
A construction defect claim is a legal action alleging that work performed on a building or improvement failed to meet the contract specifications, building code, or industry standards. Common defects include structural problems, water intrusion, code violations, and material failures. Recoverable damages can include repair costs, diminution in value, and consequential losses.
Liability depends on what caused the defect. The general contractor, subcontractor, designer (architect or engineer), or material supplier may all be liable depending on which party's work or product caused the failure. Michigan also has a 6-year statute of repose for construction defect claims, with limited exceptions.
Call (313) 425-5555 or request a consultation. We serve Westland and all of Wayne County from our Dearborn office.