Marty A. Burnstein, of West Bloomfield, was selected by his peers to be included in the 2010-2011 Editions of the Best Lawyers of America in the specialty of construction law. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Mr. Burnstein
was also selected by his peers to be included in DBusiness Magazine's 2009, 2010 and 2011 list of Top Lawyers. Mr. Burnstein has over 40 years experience as a construction lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. He has frequently taught, lectured and written in the area of construction law.
Construction • Real Estate • Litigation • Mediator • Arbitrator
Sole Practitioner since August 1995
I am committed to providing the highest quality legal representation in a small personalized setting where the client feels genuinely cared about. I offer the accessibility and attentiveness of a small firm combined with the skills and experience associated with a large firm.
Since 1975, I have taught over 1000 workshops and seminars on construction related topics including Construction Liens and Payment Bonds to numerous construction groups, such as the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), the Building Associations of SE Michigan (BIA), Associates General Contractors (AGC), Contractors Financial Management Association (CFMA), Michigan Concrete Association, Beaumont Hospital, Walbridge Aldinger, and Plante Moran. I currently serve as a Case Evaluator, Mediator and Arbitrator with Oakland County Circuit Court, the American Arbitration Association and privately. I have also authored and participated in various articles related to Construction Law. AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Education
• Juris Doctorate - Detroit College of Law, 1971
• B.A. - Wayne State University, 1968
• Graduate and Award Winner - Dale Carnegie Leadership Course, 1992
Professional Association
• State Bar of Michigan
(Construction Lien Committee & Case Evaluation and ADR Committees)
• Oakland County Bar Association
• Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
• Construction Association of Michigan (CAM)
• Contractors Financial Management Association (CFMA)
• American Arbitration Association
• Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan (BIA)
• Associated General Contractors (AGC), Legal Advisory Committee
Recent Developments in Construction Law
• Repairs after work was done does not extend 90 day period.
• Generally a lien claimant must sue to foreclose its lien within 1 year after the lien is recorded, otherwise, the lien is lost.
• Does the 1 year limitation period also apply if a Lien (surety) Bond is posted with the Court? NO. The 6 year period of limitations for contract actions applies.
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