- Project Development
- Zoning / Land Use Matters
- Michigan Condominium Act Compliance
- Transactional Endeavors
- Corporate Matters
- Landlord-Tenant
- Real Estate Purchases and Sales
- MIOSHA Violations
- Safety Issues (Wrongful Deaths, Injuries)
- Contract Drafting and Analysis
- Michigan Construction Lien Law
Counsel and Compliance - Construction Liens
- Dispute Resolution
- Bond Claims
- Collections
- Dispute Resolution, including
Facilitation, Mediation, Arbitration
Dispute Resolution
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal advocacy, representation and counsel in all areas of dispute resolution including
litigation, arbitration and mediation.
litigation, arbitration and mediation.
It is our philosophy that disputes should be resolved outside of the courtroom as economically and expeditiously as
reasonable parties allow. Unfortunately, not all disputes resolve in this manner. When litigation becomes necessary, we
take an aggressive approach tempered by professional courtesy.
Areas of dispute resolution include: Claim of Lien Foreclosures; Builders Trust Act Violations; Breach of Contract;
Conversion; Fraud; MIOSHA violations and related safety matters such as wrongful death and serious injuries; State
Residential Builders License Actions; Zoning Matters; Property Disputes; and Plat Amendments, among many others.
reasonable parties allow. Unfortunately, not all disputes resolve in this manner. When litigation becomes necessary, we
take an aggressive approach tempered by professional courtesy.
Areas of dispute resolution include: Claim of Lien Foreclosures; Builders Trust Act Violations; Breach of Contract;
Conversion; Fraud; MIOSHA violations and related safety matters such as wrongful death and serious injuries; State
Residential Builders License Actions; Zoning Matters; Property Disputes; and Plat Amendments, among many others.
Collections
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. is fully committed to collecting for the unpaid performer. Whether a supplier, subcontractor, or
general contractor, collecting for unpaid performance is a large part of the business. Douglas Law Offices, P.C.
understands this and takes an aggressive approach to collections, whether the sums are secured by a Claim of Lien,
payment bond or not at all.
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. is fully committed to collecting for the unpaid performer. Whether a supplier, subcontractor, or
general contractor, collecting for unpaid performance is a large part of the business. Douglas Law Offices, P.C.
understands this and takes an aggressive approach to collections, whether the sums are secured by a Claim of Lien,
payment bond or not at all.
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. has well developed relationships with Certified Public Accountants, Certified Fraud Examiners
and IRS Enrolled Agents, who assist in the investigative process where complex financial schemes, mismanagement or
fraud are at issue.
Because it is a legitimate concern of any business to consider the value of pursuing unpaid accounts, Douglas Law
Offices, P.C. provides its clients with an honest look at the economic realities of collecting prior to, and during the
progression of, any case.
Construction Liens
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. has represented parties across the Country in meeting their construction lien law needs.
Whether you are a project owner or construction industry supplier, subcontractor, general contractor or laborer, we will
provide our best efforts to secure the relief to which you are entitled under the Michigan construction lien laws.
We practice regularly on both sides of the Michigan Construction Lien Act by both assisting construction trades with lien
perfection and foreclosure under the Michigan construction lien law and representing project owners in the proper removal
and aggressive defense of construction liens recorded on the project.
Bond Claims
In addition to construction liens, Douglas Law Offices, P.C. handles bond claims on those projects covered by a Payment
Bond; and, in circumstances where enforcement of Performance Bond provisions becomes an issue.
Contract Drafting and Analysis
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal analysis and document drafting services of all kind, including: Insurance Policy
Analysis; Commercial and Residential Leases; Real Estate Purchase Agreements; Construction Contracts, and; Buy-Sell
Agreements among others.
Project Development
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal counsel, representation and document preparation for all aspects of Project
development from negotiating and drafting documents for the sale or purchase of property, to condominium documentation,
plat amendments and rezoning issues.
Zoning / Land Use Matters
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal counsel, representation and document preparation for all aspects of Zoning / Land
Use Matters including contract zoning, amending plats, amending or achieving land use variances and Consent
Judgments, quiet title actions and easement disputes.
Transactional Endeavors
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides document development and negotiation for all our clients' transactional needs.
Business Transactions
We handle all aspects of corporate transactional matters, including Construction Development Agreements, Buy-Sell
Agreements for the sale and purchase of a business, shareholder disputes, contract negotiating, supply agreements, and
employment agreements, among others.
Real Estate Transactions
Mr. Douglas provides representation in real estate matters for the purchase and sale of real estate, both commercial and
residential. If you are selling a home for sale by owner, or buying a home from the owner directly, our firm can help.
Commercial sales and purchases are equally a part of the practice.
Corporate Matters
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. handles all corporate matters. Much of construction law involves corporate issues. Whether it
is starting a new entity for development of property, the purchase of a business or its assets, partnering with others, or
basic employment issues, Douglas Law Offices, P.C. is prepared to handle the corporate issues necessary to meet your
ends.
Landlord-Tenant Matters
Whether the situation involves an unpaying tenant, a squatter or other unresolved issue within a Landlord-Tenant
relationship, Douglas Law Offices, P.C. will advise and assist in disposing of the matter effectively and efficiently. We
handle evictions, constructive eviction claims and money judgments. Attorney Jonathon Douglas will also work hard to
mediate resolutions between willing parties in a Landlord-Tenant relationship.
Safety Issues and Injuries
While Workers Compensation laws may be adequate for the typical injury, where there is a wrongful death or serious
bodily injury resulting from a failure to maintain a safe work environment, or other cause, or where there is an uninsured
environment, there will likely be a need for legal representation to be adequately compensated for your losses. Workers
Compensation does not compensate a party for pain and suffering, disfigurement, or wage loss beyond the workers
compensation coverage. When an accident is caused by third party negligence, faulty equipment, a dangerous property
condition, or an intentional act of the employer, there may be other sources of compensation in addition to workers
compensation.
and IRS Enrolled Agents, who assist in the investigative process where complex financial schemes, mismanagement or
fraud are at issue.
Because it is a legitimate concern of any business to consider the value of pursuing unpaid accounts, Douglas Law
Offices, P.C. provides its clients with an honest look at the economic realities of collecting prior to, and during the
progression of, any case.
Construction Liens
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. has represented parties across the Country in meeting their construction lien law needs.
Whether you are a project owner or construction industry supplier, subcontractor, general contractor or laborer, we will
provide our best efforts to secure the relief to which you are entitled under the Michigan construction lien laws.
We practice regularly on both sides of the Michigan Construction Lien Act by both assisting construction trades with lien
perfection and foreclosure under the Michigan construction lien law and representing project owners in the proper removal
and aggressive defense of construction liens recorded on the project.
Bond Claims
In addition to construction liens, Douglas Law Offices, P.C. handles bond claims on those projects covered by a Payment
Bond; and, in circumstances where enforcement of Performance Bond provisions becomes an issue.
Contract Drafting and Analysis
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal analysis and document drafting services of all kind, including: Insurance Policy
Analysis; Commercial and Residential Leases; Real Estate Purchase Agreements; Construction Contracts, and; Buy-Sell
Agreements among others.
Project Development
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal counsel, representation and document preparation for all aspects of Project
development from negotiating and drafting documents for the sale or purchase of property, to condominium documentation,
plat amendments and rezoning issues.
Zoning / Land Use Matters
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides legal counsel, representation and document preparation for all aspects of Zoning / Land
Use Matters including contract zoning, amending plats, amending or achieving land use variances and Consent
Judgments, quiet title actions and easement disputes.
Transactional Endeavors
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. provides document development and negotiation for all our clients' transactional needs.
Business Transactions
We handle all aspects of corporate transactional matters, including Construction Development Agreements, Buy-Sell
Agreements for the sale and purchase of a business, shareholder disputes, contract negotiating, supply agreements, and
employment agreements, among others.
Real Estate Transactions
Mr. Douglas provides representation in real estate matters for the purchase and sale of real estate, both commercial and
residential. If you are selling a home for sale by owner, or buying a home from the owner directly, our firm can help.
Commercial sales and purchases are equally a part of the practice.
Corporate Matters
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. handles all corporate matters. Much of construction law involves corporate issues. Whether it
is starting a new entity for development of property, the purchase of a business or its assets, partnering with others, or
basic employment issues, Douglas Law Offices, P.C. is prepared to handle the corporate issues necessary to meet your
ends.
Landlord-Tenant Matters
Whether the situation involves an unpaying tenant, a squatter or other unresolved issue within a Landlord-Tenant
relationship, Douglas Law Offices, P.C. will advise and assist in disposing of the matter effectively and efficiently. We
handle evictions, constructive eviction claims and money judgments. Attorney Jonathon Douglas will also work hard to
mediate resolutions between willing parties in a Landlord-Tenant relationship.
Safety Issues and Injuries
While Workers Compensation laws may be adequate for the typical injury, where there is a wrongful death or serious
bodily injury resulting from a failure to maintain a safe work environment, or other cause, or where there is an uninsured
environment, there will likely be a need for legal representation to be adequately compensated for your losses. Workers
Compensation does not compensate a party for pain and suffering, disfigurement, or wage loss beyond the workers
compensation coverage. When an accident is caused by third party negligence, faulty equipment, a dangerous property
condition, or an intentional act of the employer, there may be other sources of compensation in addition to workers
compensation.
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Professional Services
Construction Lien Law Advocacy and More
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DOUGLAS LAW OFFICES, P.C.
Professional Services
Douglas Law Offices, P.C. is a full service construction law firm serving the construction industry, real
estate profession and those working within them.
We serve businesses and individuals in commercial and residential construction, including property
owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, civil engineers and other
construction related professionals in many areas, including:
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