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Aileen M. Leipprandt
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Biography
Aileen practices in the areas of commercial and real estate litigation and construction law. She has represented a variety of clients in these areas, including developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, owners, sureties, manufacturers, governmental agencies, insurers, and suppliers. For the past 20 years, she has been a lecturer and author on many topics involving contract and construction law including Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bidding on Public Works, Public Works Act, MIOSHA Compliance, the Michigan Construction Lien Act, and the Builders Trust Fund Act. Aileen assists clients with transactional and litigation needs, including contract review, preparation, and negotiation, and pre-suit claims evaluation and facilitation.
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Licensed in Michigan for 34 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1991
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Location
Hilger Hammond
49 Monroe Center St NW Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2933
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Experience
Honors
2013
Bar of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Lawyer, Construction Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Fellowship, ABA Forum on Construction Women & Minorities
Work Experience
2010 - 2013
Partner, Hilger Hammond, PC
2009 - 2010
Partner, Miller Johnson
1991 - 2008
Partner, Smith Haughey
Associations
2012 - Present
American Subcontractors Association (Michigan)Legisltative Committee, Member
2012 - Present
Michigan Infrastructure Transportation AssociationMember
2011 - Present
U.S. Green Building Council (West Michigan)Member
2004 - Present
Associated Builders and Contractors (West Michigan)Board Chair, Board of Directors, Member
1999 - Present
National Association of Women in Construction (West Michigan)Vice President, Board Member, Member
1998 - Present
Home and Building Association of Greater Grand RapidsMember
1997 - Present
Associated General Contractors (Michigan)Legal Advisory Committee, Member
Education
1990
Indiana University
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Alma College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Meeting, Construction Specifications Institute, Grand Rapids, MI
Legal Review 2012: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
2013
Meeting of Missouri Society for Healthcare Engineering & St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers
“Top 20 Contract Clauses”
2012
West Michigan Construction Industry Forum
Top 20 Contract Clauses - Design Professionals
2012
West Michigan Construction Industry Forum
Top 20 Contract Clauses – GC/Sub
2012
West Michigan Construction Industry Forum
New AIA Sustainable Project Documents
2011
West Michigan Design and Construction Expo
Evaluating the Rights, Wrongs and Responsibilities in Construction Competitive Bidding
2010
Central Arizona Society of Health Care Engineers
• IPD and BIM for Design Professionals
2010
Associated General Contractors of America (Michigan)
Building Green – Looming Legal Issues
2010
American Subcontractors Association (West Michigan)
Ins and Outs of Change Orders
Publications
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Michigan Arbitration Act: Arbitration Agreement Between Architects Enforced
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Mortgage Has Priority Over Condominium Association Lien
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Contractor Loses Bitter Battle With Architect Over Bid Recommendation
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Unjust Enrichment Claim in Construction Lien Foreclosure Lawsuit Fails
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Sometimes Juries Get it Wrong
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Stay in Vegas (Trends in Construction Law)
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Subcontractor Wins Payment Claim Against Bank
2012
Hilger Hammond Blog
Liening Leased or Land Contract Property
2011
AGC Legal Brief
Contractor Gets a Shot at Proving Architect Improperly Interfered with Bid Award
2011
AGC Legal Brief
Construction Lien Has Priority Over Mortgage
2011
AGC Legal Brief
You Snooze, You Lose - Subcontractor's Lien Invalid
Languages
English