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Thomas M. Keranen |
Shareholder & Principal Attorney |
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Office Location
Bloomfield Hills
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Education
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
Michigan Tech. University
Houghton, Michigan, 1972
Master of Science
Civil Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1976
Juris Doctor
Detroit College of Law
Detroit, Michigan, 1981
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Legal Assistant
Nicole Rossi
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Mr. Keranen was born in 1950 in Bemidji, Minnesota. He is admitted to practice law in Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida, as well as in the United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the United States Court of Federal Claims. Mr. Keranen is also a licensed professional engineer in Michigan (1976). Mr. Keranen’s practice is concentrated on all aspects on construction industry legal matters, including claims involving acceleration, delay and disruption, surety bond and construction liens, federal procurement law, architect and engineering malpractice defense, and other related matters. Mr. Keranen also serves as an arbitrator and mediator on the AAA’s Construction Panels. |
American Bar Association
(Construction Industry Forum, and Public Contract Law Committee)
Michigan, Florida, and Wisconsin State Bar Associations
Oakland County, Washtenaw County and Marquette County Bar Associations
Federal Bar Association
American Arbitration Association
(Commercial / Construction Industry Arbitration Panels)
National and Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
Society of Military Engineers
Associated Underground Contractors (AUC)
Associated General Contractors (AGC), Detroit and Michigan Chapters
(Education Committee / Legal Advisory Committee)
Michigan Road Builders Association (MRBA)
County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM)
Marquette Economic Club
Upper Peninsula Distributors Association (UPDA)
International Council for Building, Research,Studies and Documentation
(TG15 Construction Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Post Construction Liability and Insurance)
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President, Shareholder and Principal Attorney,
Thomas M. Keranen & Associates, P.C.
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan – 2002 – Present
Partner, Federlein & Keranen, P.C.,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan – 1991-2002
Partner, Federlein, Grylls & Keranen, P.C.
Royal Oak, Michigan – 1981-1991
Associate Director, Physical Plant, Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan – 1978-81
General Superintendent, J. R. Kurkjian Building Company
Michigan – 1978
Chief, Design and Construction / Supervising Construction Engineer
Department of Streets, Traffic and Parking
City of Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan – 1974-78
Civil Engineer, General Telephone Company of Michigan
Michigan – 1973-74
Engineering Aide, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin – 1970-72
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Order of Engineer, Michigan Technological University – 1993
“Substantial Contribution,” American Arbitration Association – 1991
Young Engineer of the Year, Michigan Society of Professional Engineers,
Ann Arbor Chapter – 1976
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity – 1971, 1972
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“Bids, Bidders and Bid Protests,” A Contractor’s Guide to Michigan Construction Law, (Associated General Contractors, 1995 & Rev’d 2004).
Co-Author, Michigan Chapter, Lienlaw Online (www.lienlawonline.com)
(2001-04), a comprehensive on-line resource covering lien laws in all 50 states.
“ADR in the Construction Industry: An Overview,” ADR Newsletter (Fall 1995-1996).
“Changed Conditions Clauses: Current Thinking and Trends for the Future,” (ADSC) Foundation Drilling Magazine, (Fall, 1996).
“Regional Reports: Public Schools – Bid Procedures,” The Procurement Lawyer, (Fall, 1995).
“Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA),” A Contractor’s Guide to Michigan Construction Law, (Associated General Contractors, 1995).
“Avoiding Delay in Arbitration: Counsel’s Role,” Michigan Arbitration and Mediation Guide for Attorneys (Fall, 1994).
“Construction Law,” The Research Edge: Finding Law and Facts Fast (Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1993).
Various Articles, Construction Claims Report (Michigan Road Builders Association). |
Design-Build Project Delivery Method in the Public Sector, “The Legal Perspective” (Detroit Water & Sewerage Department, October 28, 1997).
Michigan Construction Law: Contracts, Disputes and Resolutions – A Systematic Guide, “Job Site Changes” (Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1993).
“Design Professional Liability in Building Failure,” Purdue University (September, 1986).
“Legal Trends in Design Professional Liability,” Michigan Technological University (October 1, 1982).
“Legal Considerations Pertaining to the Construction of University Facilities,” Michigan Association of Physical Plant Administrators (July 22, 1982)
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M D Marinich, Inc v Michigan Nat'l Bank,
193 Mich App 447; 484 NW2d 738 (1992)
(court affirmed the decision of the trial court, which held that the bank's mortgage was inferior to a construction lien claimed by the general contractor).
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