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SERVING THE LEGAL NEEDS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SINCE 2010

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Construction Law Designed and Built For Your Success


A lot more than steel, concrete, or bricks go into a construction project. Every party that plays a role in taking a site from blueprint to occupancy invests substantial time, money, and resources with the goal of a positive return on investment. Like every investment, however, construction and development involve a plethora of potential risks and exposures that can devastate the bottom line and threaten a company’s ongoing viability.
 
Proactive and thoughtful planning, a full understanding of rights and responsibilities, and the ability to deftly react when threats or disputes arise are essential attributes for anyone in the construction industry -- and their legal counsel.
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We are with you at every stage

Owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, suppliers, design professionals, and other construction industry players throughout Chicagoland rely on the construction lawyers at Grogan, Hesse & Uditsky, P.C. (GHU) every single day to deliver cost-effective and responsive service.

We provide exceptional representation at every point in a project’s lifecycle, including pre-construction contract negotiations, guidance, and counsel during construction itself, and effective and strategic advocacy in construction-related disputes.

Personal Attention and Flexibility


Every business owner wants to keep their legal expenses to a minimum without sacrificing sophistication, personal attention, and trust in their attorneys’ commitment and competence. In construction law, the ability to address a wide range of issues, minimize or neutralize risks, or respond to client needs quickly and effectively are particularly vital.
 
GHU offers clients a unique combination of deep construction industry experience and expansive corporate capabilities that facilitate the efficient delivery of a wide range of legal services. We offer flexible billing arrangements, reasonable hourly rates, and personal service, but have the experience and capacity to handle a wide range of matters, both big and small.

Your Team

The firm’s construction law practice is anchored by GHU partners Amy Grogan and Channing Hesse. Amy, an architect, and Channing, who served as general counsel for a mechanical engineering firm, complement their understanding of the nuances and complexities of construction law with an equally well-developed appreciation of the business realities faced by those in the industry. This breadth of perspective allows them to develop approaches based on a 360-degree view of each client’s unique needs and challenges.
 
Working side-by-side with Amy and Channing is a team of accomplished and respected attorneys who bring their diverse talents to our construction industry representation. From corporate formation, to operational issues, to the myriad real estate, employment, tax, or insurance matters that intersect with our clients’ businesses, we give our construction clients a one-stop and unified source for all of their legal needs.

A Full Suite of Construction Law Representation

GHU can address any issue faced by those involved in the construction industry or that arise at any point in a project. This includes:
  • Construction contract, review, drafting, and negotiation
  • Construction defects
  • Design defects
  • Delay damages and acceleration claims
  • Licensing
  • Bid protests
  • Payment and performance disputes
  • Construction litigation
  • Alternative dispute resolution, including AAA arbitration and mediation
  • Mechanics’ lien filing and prosecution/defense
  • Zoning and land use
  • Claim review, preparation, and analysis
  • Insurance issues, including tendering of claims and coverage disputes
  • Bonding/surety issues
  • Liquidated damages disputes
  • Termination issues
  • Entity formation and corporate compliance
  • Tax matters
  • Labor, employment and union issues
  • WBE/MBE Certification

Illinois Construction Lawyers: On-Call On-Site and On Point

At Illinois Construction Lawyers and Grogan, Hesse, and Uditsky, P.C. our Chicago construction attorneys know what keeps our industry clients busy during the day and what keeps them up at night. We are always ready to address our clients' concerns, protect their interests, and provide clear, actionable guidance no matter where or when they need us. 
 
If you would like to learn more about why so many in the construction industry throughout Chicagoland put their trust in our attorneys, call us at (630) 833-5533 or reach out to us online to arrange for your free initial consultation. 
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