Peter J. Cavanaugh, J.D.

Mr. Cavanaugh was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1964. He is admitted to practice law in all Michigan courts, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District and Western District of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. His practice is concentrated on business and construction law matters, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation of contract disputes, construction lien and surety bond claims, and disputes involving contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals.   

Publications

Author, Michigan Construction Law, a forum for sharing recent developments in Michigan construction law. (www.michiganconstructionlaw.blogspot.com)

Author, DWSD Update, an online digest of construction and legal developments involving the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. (www.dwsdupdate.blogspot.com)

Co-Author, Michigan Chapter, Lienlaw Online (www.lienlawonline.com) (2001-07), a comprehensive on-line resource covering lien laws in all 50 states.

Co-Author, “Bids, Bidders and Bid Protests,” A Contractor’s Guide to Michigan Construction Law, (Associated General Contractors, 2004)

Author, “Contract Changes and Differing Site Conditions,” A Contractor’s Guide to Michigan Construction Law, (Associated General Contractors, 2004)

pcavanaugh@cqlawfirm.com

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Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1986  

Juris Doctor, University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 1995

Member

AGC of Michigan (Legal,  Education, and Legislative Affairs Committees)

American Arbitration Association (AAA), National Roster of Neutrals (Commercial / Construction Panel)

Honors

American Jurisprudence Award (Legal Research and Writing) – 1993