Construction Law

When a project breaks down

Construction projects have many moving parts: owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders, sureties, and inspectors. When something breaks down between any two of them, somebody is not getting paid or somebody is not getting the work they paid for. That is when the firm is called.

LegalSolv represents contractors, owners, and developers across Metro Detroit. Most of the work is paid clients pursuing money owed to them through mechanic’s liens and payment disputes, or contractors and owners defending defect claims. The firm also drafts and reviews contracts on the front end, which costs far less than litigating them later.

Construction services

• Construction contracts. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, design agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Construction defect claims. Pursuing or defending claims involving defective workmanship, design errors, or material failures.
• Mechanic’s liens. Filing, perfecting, and enforcing construction liens to secure payment under Michigan’s Construction Lien Act.
• Payment disputes. Recovering unpaid amounts owed to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Construction litigation. Representing clients in state and federal court on construction-related disputes.
• Workplace accident and injury liability. Defending and pursuing claims arising from on-site injuries during construction.
• Permitting and zoning. Planning approvals, building permits, and zoning compliance work.
• Contractor liability. Defending contractors against claims by owners, neighbors, and third parties.
• Insurance and surety bond claims. Pursuing coverage and bond proceeds when project disputes arise.

Who we represent

The construction practice works with industry participants across the project chain, including:

• General contractors and construction managers
• Subcontractors and specialty trades
• Property developers and owners
• Architects, engineers, and design professionals
• Material suppliers and equipment lessors
• Lenders and sureties

How construction cases are worked

Construction disputes are on a clock. The project is usually still active when the disagreement begins, which means cash flow, schedule, and ongoing relationships are all in play. The firm sequences the response to keep the project moving: payment first, defect claims second, formal litigation last. When a complaint has to be filed, it is filed. The preference is getting you paid in 45 days rather than 18 months.