Construction & Real Estate

Attorneys

Trusted Counsel. Deep Understanding.

For more than a century, Bassford Remele has been a trusted advocate for clients in the construction and real estate industries throughout the Midwest. We represent general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, owners, and design professionals in a wide range of disputes involving both commercial and residential projects. Our deep understanding of the construction process, coupled with peer recognition as leaders in construction law, allows us to effectively support clients—whether negotiating contracts at the outset or litigating complex disputes as projects conclude.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Resolving construction and real estate disputes with practical strategy and strong advocacy—from contract and defect claims to multimillion-dollar litigation—across courts, arbitrations, and mediations.

Contract Formation, Advising & Project Delivery

Drafting, negotiating, and administering construction and real estate contracts to align risk, budget, and schedule—supporting delivery methods, procurement, and lifecycle project counsel.

Development, Land Use & Zoning

Securing entitlements and guiding projects through approvals, compliance, and challenges—rezonings, variances, PUDs, and public-private development—from planning commissions to court.

Titles, Boundaries & Easements

Protecting property rights through title review and cure, boundary and survey dispute resolution, and creation, enforcement, or termination of easements.

Liens, Bonds & Surety Claims

Preserving payment rights and managing risk with mechanics’ liens, bond claims, and surety disputes on public and private projects.

Insurance Coverage & Risk Management

Maximizing coverage and mitigating project risk—policy analysis, contract insurance provisions, claims advocacy, and dispute resolution for construction and real estate losses.

Regulatory & Governmental Disputes

Navigating permitting, code, and enforcement actions; defending against agency penalties; and litigating regulatory takings and governmental challenges.

Financing & Real Estate Transactions

Executing acquisitions, dispositions, loans, leasing, development agreements, and closings with business-minded counsel across complex deals.

Corporate & Fraud-Related Disputes

Investigating and litigating fraud, fiduciary breaches, and governance conflicts; implementing compliance and ADR strategies to protect assets and reputation.

Eminent Domain

Protecting owners’ rights in condemnations—challenging takings, securing just compensation, and pursuing inverse condemnation and damages.

Lease & Landlord Tenant

Negotiating and enforcing commercial and residential leases; resolving breach, eviction, compliance, and portfolio management issues.

Contractor Licensing & Enforcement

Guiding licensing applications and compliance; defending board investigations, enforcement actions, and appeals; and providing preventive counseling.

Bid Protests

Prosecuting and defending procurement challenges before agencies, GAO, and courts; resolving solicitation, award, and responsiveness disputes.