RFQ Released and Meetings Scheduled for the Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has announced the release of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.  Additionally, the Authority has scheduled two project meetings for early August 2015.  In Windsor, on August 5, 2015, the Authority will conduct an introductory project meeting as well as provide interested persons an opportunity to meet local, regional, and […]

Don Blevins & Ryan Jezdimir to present at Construction Law seminar

Today, members Don Blevins & Ryan Jezdimir are presenting at the HalfMoon Education Construction Law seminar.  Don will be speaking on the topic Construction Contracting in Traditional and Alternative Project Delivery Systems: Finding the Framework That’s Right for the Owner and the Project while Ryan will be speaking on the topic Making Changes and Resolving Disputes during the Construction Process.

New BSJZ Law Office Undergoes Restoration

Blevins Sanborn Jezdimir Zack PLC is located at 1842 Michigan Avenue in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. Corktown is Detroit’s oldest surviving neighborhood and is currently undergoing a revitalization lead by many new restaurants and other businesses. BSJZ Law is proud to be one of the first professional office buildings in Corktown. The BSJZ Law office has […]

$5 million verdict for credit union

Lead trial counsel Don Blevins helped his credit union client to a jury verdict of $5 million against its bond holder for wrongly denying coverage under the credit union bond.  The jury’s verdict, affirmed on appeal, ultimately grew to more than $7 million with the addition of penalty interest.  It was reported to be the year’s […]

$2.5 Million for Home Builder

Lead trial Counsel Ryan Jezdimir helped his home builder client obtain a $2 million jury verdict against a developer that fraudulently induced the builder with false claims of an “upscale” development.  For an in-depth discussion, see this Michigan Lawyers Weekly report.

Micro-Tunneling Contractor Receives $7 Million Settlement

The Project involved the installation of 24” to 48” sewer pipes at depths of over 50 feet.  The Project was mandated by the State of Michigan to prevent the discharge of raw sewage into the Detroit River.  The owner conducted numerous soil borings and gather other geotechnical, which indicated that the sewer would be placed […]