Michael Hanahan

Representing owners, contractors, design professionals, and specialty consultants, Michael Hanahan works on a breadth of matters, including preparing and negotiating contracts, advising clients throughout construction, and representing clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. 

Michael’s industry knowledge and years of experience inform his counsel on engineering procurement construction, design-build projects, master installation agreements, new construction, and renovation and remediation for projects in the commercial, hospitality, entertainment, residential, medical, energy, and manufacturing sectors.   

Michael has prosecuted and defended claims involving construction defect and payment disputes, construction delays and acceleration, design defect disputes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, mechanics liens, economic losses, and personal injuries. He also advises design professionals on copyright and trade secret matters. 

With a background in procurement for both government entities and private organizations, Mike assists clients with requests for proposals, vendor selection, and contract preparation and negotiation. 

Mike shares his passion for architecture, construction, and the law with future professionals as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Graduate School of Architecture.  

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