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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

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Many of our clients have waterfront property located in Michigan and have been struggling with flooding and land erosion issues over the past couple of years due to record-high water levels. This has led people to use temporary fixes like sandbags, with the knowledge that they need to make more permanent improvements, including installing or improving barrier walls.

Soon, contractors will begin performing erosion control work such as building and improving breakwalls and seawalls, and it is important to hire your contractor before all the snow melts and leads to higher water levels again. Our Private Client and Family Office Practice Group attorneys recommend that you implement a qualified bid process to ensure that you hire a reputable contractor with the right skills for your job. And we recommend that you utilize a contract that spells out the responsibilities, completion dates, change order processes and payment details for the work.

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Responsibility for permits and approvals.

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You can read Tamara’s full article&nbsp;<a href="https://grbj.com/opinion/guest-column/consider-eerosion-ccontrol-cconstruction-ccontracts-for-lakefront-work/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>here</strong></a>&nbsp;to help you understand more about choosing the right contractor and negotiating an erosion control contract. Warner’s construction law attorneys can help you create the RFP and other documents that will move your project to completion with the least amount of frustration for both parties. If you would like assistance with a construction-related issue, contact your Warner attorney or&nbsp;<a href="http://wnj.com/people/tamara-m-reeves" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tamara Reeves</a>&nbsp;at 616.752.2215 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:treeves@wnj.com">treeves@wnj.com</a>.

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Is It Time to Address Flooding and Erosion Issues at Your Lakefront Property?

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