Building Trades & Engineering
Comprehensive Construction Law Practice
Building Trades - Engineering - Real Estate Developers - Architects - Others
Everyone involved in building trades and real estate development is subject to extraordinary pressures to control costs, maintain schedule, obtain financing, manage workers and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
At the Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton law firm, we have the legal and business background to provide effective, dedicated legal counsel. From offices in Southfield, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, we serve clients throughout the Midwest and across the country.
Building Trades and Engineering Attorneys ∙ Contact Us
Contact Attorney: Kevin J. Gleeson
Among our many practice areas, some are especially focused on the legal concerns of architectural firms, professional engineers, builders, developers and construction companies:
- ADA Building Compliance
- ADR Services
- Business Planning and Transactions
- Complex Litigation
- Construction, Architectural, Engineering Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Professional Liability Defense
- Partnership/Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Development
An experienced legal team: Our law firm is known for the diverse backgrounds of our attorneys. On our team we have professional engineers as well as others with construction management and business experience. We understand the issues you are dealing with, including contract negotiation and drafting, project contract disputes, negligence claims, lien claims and professional malpractice claims.
Our clients in the building industry: Our clients include individuals and companies throughout the design and construction industry — architectural, engineering and consulting firms and their insurers; contractors; subcontractors; construction managers; owners; real estate developers; construction trade associations; and lending institutions.
The Sullivan, Ward, Asher & Patton law firm was founded in 1951. We are known for our diverse backgrounds. We are not traditional book-trained lawyers. We have real-world business, professional engineering and construction management experience. That experience — plus our legal knowledge — will serve you and your company well.
Contact Attorney: Kevin J. Gleeson


