Richard Delonis

Richard Delonis is a Michigan attorney who helps business owners, construction professionals, and condominium/HOA boards solve high-stakes legal problems with clear strategy and practical judgment. Based in Southfield, Rick advises clients across Metro Detroit and throughout Michigan, including Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties.

Rick’s practice focuses on the issues that most often put businesses and projects at risk: commercial contract disputes, construction defect and delay claims, Michigan construction lien matters, shareholder and ownership disputes, real estate title claims, and related litigation and transactional work. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, appeals, and arbitration, and has handled multiple matters involving claims exceeding $50 million.

Construction Law & Litigation

As an experienced construction lawyer in Metro Detroit, Richard represents contractors, construction managers, and owners in complex matters, including:

• Construction Lien Claims: Navigating the Michigan Construction Lien Act to protect client interests.
• Defect & Warranty Litigation: Resolving high-value disputes regarding structural integrity and contract compliance.
• Contract Disputes: Drafting and litigating commercial agreements to mitigate project risk.

Condominium & HOA Law

For over three decades, Rick has served as a primary condominium and homeowner association attorney. His legal counsel is uniquely informed by his firsthand experience serving as a member of the Board of Directors for both a condominium association and an HOA in Michigan for nine years. This “insider’s perspective” allows him to provide practical, real-world solutions that go beyond theoretical legal advice. He is highly experienced in:

• Assessment Collections: Implementing effective legal strategies for Condominium/HOA delinquency.
• Bylaw Enforcement & Interpretation: Guiding Boards of Directors on the Michigan Condominium Act and the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act.
• Bylaw Modernization: Amending governing documents to tailor them to the needs of the community, to implement best practices, and to stay compliant changes in the law.
• Board Governance & Fiduciary Duties: Advising boards on fiduciary duties and governance.

Business & Commercial Law

Rick’s legal advice is shaped by real operational experience—he previously served as Vice President and Assistant Director of Operations for a company in the health and fitness industry

• Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and dispute resolution
• Business breakups, shareholder/member disputes, and governance disputes
• Outside general counsel support for day-to-day legal decisions
• Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and strategic alliance agreements
• Commercial lease negotiation and drafting
• Commercial real estate purchase/sale transactions

What kinds of clients does Rick Delonis represent?
Business owners, construction industry professionals, and condominium/HOA boards across Metro Detroit and Michigan.

What legal issues does he handle most often?
Business disputes and contracts, construction defect and lien matters, condominium/HOA governance and collections, and real estate title issues.

Is he a litigator or a transactional attorney?
Both—he handles litigation (including arbitration and appeals) and also drafts and negotiates core business, construction, lease, and real estate agreements, as well as condominium/HOA documents and amendments.

Where is he located?
Southfield, Michigan, serving Metro Detroit and clients across Michigan.