Thomas Trapnell
Construction, Real Estate (Transactional/Litigation)
Detroit, Michigan
Personal Introduction
Construction is a highly complex industry: managing the legal aspects of the business is just as important to a project's success or a contractor's profitability as estimating, bidding and project management. Due to a combination of in-house experience as general counsel of a heavy civil construction company and over a decade of prior experience as a law firm attorney, there's very little I haven't seen in the construction law field. Whether you're negotiating contract terms with an owner, general contractor or supplier; forming a joint venture or business cooperation with another contractor; managing claims and change orders during a job; or trying to resolve a dispute over final payment, I can help guide your business toward your desired outcome.
Practice Composition
Transactional/Litigation
Education
Practice Summary
Construction lawyer with extensive experience in transactions and disputes in the construction industry. Currently serving as General Counsel of Blaze Contracting, a heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork/sitework/underground utilities based in Detroit. Over a decade of prior experience as a law firm litigator, including representation of contractors, automotive OEMs, franchisors and other businesses in a range of disputes.
Response Time
1 day
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