Richard Delonis

Richard Delonis, located in Farmington, Michigan, specializes in business, construction, condominium/HOA, and real estate law. His extensive legal career spans over three decades, during which he has represented individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and large corporations such as Fortune 500 companies. Richard's expertise covers both litigation and transactional work. He has managed complex commercial contract disputes, construction defect and lien claims, shareholder disputes, and real estate title issues. His practice involves representation in state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, and arbitration, with notable construction cases in Florida and Michigan involving disputes over $100 million.

Richard has dedicated more than 30 years to serving as legal counsel for condominium and homeowner associations, offering guidance on collections, condominium bylaws, and advising Board of Directors members on their duties. As both in-house general counsel and outside counsel, he has facilitated the launch of new business ventures for numerous clients. His comprehensive services include preparing limited liability company operating agreements, corporate shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, license agreements, non-compete agreements, strategic alliance agreements, and employee handbooks.

Richard's entrepreneurial spirit is informed by his experience as Vice President and Assistant Director of Operations in the health and fitness industry. This background enhances his ability to negotiate and prepare commercial leases and real estate transactions. Additionally, he has extensive experience in negotiating television production agreements and related licensing and merchandising contracts.

He is an active member of the Business Law, Litigation, and Real Estate Law sections of the State Bar of Michigan.