Christopher Ferlito Email & Phone Number

I represent a broad range of clients including business entities, construction companies, insurance companies, individuals, owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. I help and support small or large business, construction and development companies throughout southeast Michigan in resolving or defending any disputes or issues that arise before, during or after construction. I regularly represent clients on numerous issues including, but not limited to, contract claims, nonpayment issues, defective work, negligence claims, violations of the Construction Lien Act, delay claims, insurance issues, lease disputes, real property matters and collection matters. I assist clients in drafting contracts and business formation documents, specifically, construction contracts, subcontracts, commercial leases, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements and written consent resolutions. I also negotiate with opposing parties in order to obtain the best deal for his clients

Detroit

Detroit, Michigan

Christopher A. Ferlito is a commercial litigation attorney specializing in the construction, real estate and business industries. Chris has experience in litigating numerous matters involving contract disputes, tort claims, construction lien matters, landlord/tenant matters, real estate disputes, and insurance issues. He has represented clients in both state and federal courts, and in alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation and facilitation. His representation of clients includes general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, developers, owners, local governments, municipalities and individuals.As a result of his work with his family’s construction business over the past five years, Chris gained valuable, extensive experience and an understanding of the construction and business industries. He applies the knowledge and skills he learned and acquired in the business to his practice of law today. Chris’s background in construction and business serves to advise his clients appropriately and efficiently. He assists in determining the best strategies for his clients and helps to effectively manage their cases.

Detroit, Michigan

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, 3.52, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Associate Board of Member Engagement for Moot Court Board of Advocates; Student Bar Association; Italian.

Bachelor'S Degree, Construction Management, 3.72, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Construction Competition Team, placed 4th nationwide out of 39 teams; Vice President, Sigma Lambda Chi.

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