Robert Michalak

Robert Michalak

HoganWillig, PLLC
  • Construction Law, Business Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • New York
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Robert Michalak represents contractors, owners, and surety companies. His experience includes contract negotiations, bidding issues, project closeout consultation, mechanic's lien and trust fund filings and challenges, and claim prosecution and defense. Mr. Michalak also represents clients in structuring business and shareholder relationships, real estate development and commercial leases. He regularly represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

In addition to his Doctor of Jurisprudence, Mr. Michalak has degrees in mechanical and chemical engineering and has held engineering positions in county government and a Fortune 500 company. Mr. Michalak has been a business law lecturer at the University at Buffalo and a speaker and author for various organizations including the American Bar Association. He is a member of and former board member of the Construction Exchange of Buffalo and Western New York.

Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Houston - Main Campus
M.S. (1975) | Chemical Engineering
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University of Houston Law Center
J.D. (1974)
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Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Bar Association of Erie County
Member
Current
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New York State Bar  # 1434869
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Board of Governors
Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
HoganWillig, PLLC
2410 N. Forest Road
Amherst, NY 14068
Toll-Free: (716) 636-7600
HoganWillig, PLLC- Lancaster
43 Central Ave.
Lancaster, NY 14086
Telephone: (716) 636-7600
HoganWillig, PLLC- Buffalo
155 Summer Street.
Buffalo, NY 14222
Telephone: (716) 636-7600
HoganWillig, PLLC- Ellicottville
6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Telephone: (716) 636-7600
HoganWillig, PLLC- Lockport
770 Davison Rd.
Lockport, NY 14094
Telephone: (716) 636-7600