When construction projects go wrong with delayed payments, defective work, or contract disputes, you need a Chicago construction attorney who understands the industry, not just the law.
Brand Law brings real-world experience to every case. We've spent over a decade helping property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, developers and design professionals protect their investments and resolve disputes across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From recovering unpaid invoices and enforcing mechanics liens to litigating construction defects and real estate disputes, we know how deals get done, how projects get built, and how problems get solved.
We've recovered millions of dollars for our clients by approaching every matter with the same focus, urgency, and respect we would expect for our own projects. Brand Law exists for clients who want clarity, accessibility, and results, without the runaround.
About the FirmWe resolve payment disputes, defective work claims, project delays, and other conflicts through strategic negotiation, litigation, and practical construction law experience.
Learn MoreWhether filing or defending a lien, we help contractors, suppliers, and property owners navigate Illinois' complex mechanics lien laws to protect payment and property rights.
Learn MoreWe draft, review and negotiate industry standard and custom construction contracts to properly allocate risk, prevent disputes and protect your bottom line.
Learn MoreWe represent property owners facing insurance delays or contractor disputes after damage—ensuring fair treatment and full restoration.
Learn MoreWe stand up for homeowners in disputes with associations over assessments, repairs, or mismanagement—protecting your rights and peace of mind.
Learn MoreWe handle title disputes and quiet title actions involving liens, ownership claims, and record defects—working to establish clear, marketable title.
Learn MoreWe represent property owners in real estate disputes including quiet title actions, breach of contract, partition actions, and boundary disputes.
Learn MoreWe guide buyers and sellers through residential and commercial closings, handling contracts, title review, and closing logistics.
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We Help Both
Legal challenges can stall projects and drain resources. That's where we come in. Whether you're an owner dealing with a construction dispute or a contractor waiting to get paid, you don't have to navigate it alone.
If you think you may have a claim — or just want straight answers — we're here to help you understand your options. Our Chicago construction and real estate law firm represents clients in Chicago and throughout the Greater Chicago area including Cook, Lake, Will, DuPage, and Kane Counties.
Construction law demands more than general litigation experience. It requires fluency in the technical side of how projects are conceived, managed, and built. Todd understands the systems behind construction disputes and the realities of project delivery, scheduling, change management, cost controls, and the chain of contracts connecting owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals. That depth of understanding allows Todd to identify the true drivers of a dispute and develop strategies grounded in how construction actually works.
Todd tells his clients the hard truths, whether good, bad, or somewhere in between, because they deserve straight answers. His approach is rooted in honesty, practicality, and real-world experience. He is not interested in impressing anyone with legal jargon. His focus is on getting things done, protecting what clients have built, and helping them make informed decisions. Clients receive clear explanations, realistic expectations, and consistent communication.
Focused, personalized representation is the core of the practice. Every matter is handled personally by Todd. It is never delegated, diluted, or lost in a system of multiple attorneys. From the initial consultation through final resolution, clients work directly with Todd and have consistent access to him throughout the process, including his personal cell phone number. This level of involvement ensures clear communication and allows cases to move efficiently, without the delays or hand-offs common at larger firms.
Many firms measure success by hours billed or files closed. When a lawyer treats a case as just another matter in a tall stack, it inevitably receives only a fraction of the attention it deserves. Todd answers to his clients, not partners, billable quotas, or firm politics. Every case receives his full attention, preparation, and determination. He brings strategy, focus, and genuine personal investment to every matter.
I'd almost written off the money I was owed. Todd stepped in, handled everything, and got me paid. I would use him again in a heartbeat.
