Thomas Trapnell, Esq.

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

University of Michigan Law School JD (2009)

Princeton University BA (2005)

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.