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Ted Degenhardt

Senior Attorney

Ted Degenhardt is a nationally recognized construction law counselor and litigator in complex, multi-party litigation and arbitration representing engineering and design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, and owners across a wide range of projects. His practice spans the entire lifecycle of a construction project, from contracting and risk management to dispute avoidance and claim resolution.

Ted routinely drafts and negotiates contracts between owners and general contractors, as well as between general contractors and their subcontractors. Throughout a project, Ted helps his clients understand their contractual obligations and guides them through challenges such as non-payment, delays, design errors and omissions, differing site conditions, and defective work. He also counsels clients through MIOSHA inspections and in appealing MIOSHA citations.

Consistently recognized for excellence, including listings in Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Law and Construction Litigation, Ted combines deep industry knowledge with practical strategies to protect his clients’ interests and achieve successful outcomes.

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Education

J.D., Dean's List, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 2012
B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 2009

Recognitions

Named among Michigan Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters (2024-2025)

Named among The Best Lawyers in America® for Construction Law (2026)

Named among The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Construction (2026)

Named among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Litigation – Construction (2021-2025) and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants by Best Lawyers (2023-2025)

 

Memberships

Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan

Youth Professionals Advisory Board

Construction Association of Michigan

Safety Committee

State Bar Licenses

Michigan

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