Christopher A. Cornwall

Christopher A. Cornwall


Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2013

Detroit, Michigan

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Construction Law
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Christopher A. Cornwall focuses his practice on complex Commercial and Business Litigation and Construction law. With a depth of experience in litigation, Mr. Cornwall represents corporations in business disputes, including breach of contract, tortious interference, fraud, non-compete provisions, shareholder claims and buy-sell agreements. He counsels business and private owners in real estate matters, including adverse possession, zoning issues, restrictive covenants, variances, boundary disputes, title issues and nuisance claims.

Mr. Cornwall represents several large real estate companies, brokers and agents in complex real estate matters, including claims of fraud, misrepresentation and mortgage fraud. He is very experienced at assisting owners and developers in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, real estate purchases, Brownfield issues and defending complex construction claims. Mr. Cornwall represents national and local construction companies in construction disputes, including lien and bond claims, delays, scheduling, cost escalation, differing site conditions, defective design, cardinal change, extras, and cumulative impact claims. He serves as the Midwest Region Construction Chair for the firm.

Location
  • 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000
    Detroit, MI 48226-3425
Education
  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1989

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Detroit (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Construction Law

Publications

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