Practice Area

Construction Law

Strategic legal counsel for contractors, owners, developers, and construction professionals navigating complex projects, contracts, and disputes.

What We Handle

Miller Berger LLC has successfully represented a wide variety of clients throughout the Chicago area in construction-related matters, including:

  • Owners
  • General contractors
  • Construction managers
  • Subcontractors
  • Architects
  • Developers
  • Homeowners

In matters involving:

  • Architect and engineering malpractice
  • Construction site accidents
  • Construction defects
  • Construction contract disputes
  • Commercial transactions
  • Emergency response claims
  • Insurance coverage claims
  • OSHA violations
  • Property damage claims
  • Risk management and safety

Our attorneys draft and negotiate construction contracts, litigate disputes arising out of construction projects in state and federal court, work to resolve matters through alternative dispute resolution, and, when necessary, take cases through trial and appeal.

CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

Miller Berger LLC’s attorneys have been recognized for their exceptional work defending construction companies. Our experience spans a wide variety of claims, including contract disputes, insurance coverage issues, property damage, wrongful death, and other complex construction litigation matters.

MECHANICS’ LIEN LITIGATION

Miller Berger has extensive experience in construction surety litigation and assists clients with indemnity actions, default and payment claims, delay and consequential damage claims, and the negotiation of project completion.

Related Practice Areas

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Advisory Services

Miller Berger provides strategic legal advisory services to business owners and leadership teams, helping organizations manage risk, structure transactions, and
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Trucking & Transportation

Miller Berger advises trucking and transportation companies on regulatory compliance, contract disputes, logistics issues, and industry-specific litigation.
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Real Estate

Miller Berger assists clients with the purchase, sale, leasing, and development of commercial real estate, including industrial, office, and mixed-use

Need Legal Guidance?

Whether you’re negotiating a contract, planning a business transaction, resolving a dispute, or preparing for growth, Miller Berger provides responsive legal counsel for businesses throughout the Chicago area.