R. Edward Boucher is a Shareholder practicing in Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C.'s Detroit office. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and Albion College (B.A.). Mr. Boucher is an experienced litigator and has handled claims involving unforeseen soil conditions, defective workmanship, and delays in the construction of hospitals, casinos, and roadways. He has also represented contractors and construction industry executives in litigation concerning surety general indemnity agreements and has represented contractors before state administrative bodies, such as the Michigan Gaming Control Board and Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Mr. Boucher has represented construction project owners in land use and zoning improvement litigation, as well. Finally, Mr. Boucher has drafted and negotiated contracts for owners, construction managers and general contractors, and subcontractors.
Mr. Boucher is a frequent speaker on topics of interest to contractors and construction project owners. He has given seminars on surety bonds, delay claims, and American Institute of Architects contract forms. He is an instructor with CAMTEC and is active in the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), the Associated General Contractors of Michigan (AGC), and the Washtenaw Contractors Association.
Mr. Boucher regularly contributes articles to construction industry journals. Recent publications include Sharing the Risk of Owner Non-Payment by Using "Pay-if-Paid" Clauses; Schedule Modifications and Enforcing them Against Subcontractors; and The Municipal/Public Owner's Liability for Undisclosed Site Conditions.
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- Construction
- Claims and Dispute Resolution
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Administrative Proceedings
- Construction Project Risk Analysis and Risk Mitigation
- Pre-Bid and Post-Bid
- Strategic Assistance and Planning with Project Execution
- Lien, Bond and Trust Fund Act Compliance and Enforcement
- Insurance and Bonding
- Real Estate Land Use & Zoning
- Project Development
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1997, Michigan
1998, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
1998, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
2005, U.S. Supreme Court
MembershipsState Bar of Michigan (Member, Construction and International Law Sections). -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolWayne State University Law School
Class of 1997
J.D.
Other EducationAlbion College
Class of 1987
B.A.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, R. Edward Boucher has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. has 36 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?R. Edward Boucher attended Wayne State University Law School.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C. was established in 1978.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?R. Edward Boucher is listed in the Banking Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Health Care Law, Labor and Employment Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Municipal Bond/Public Authority Financing and Real Estate Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.