Top Rated Construction Litigation Attorney in Troy, MI

Ronald A. Deneweth is a founding member of the Troy, Michigan, law firm of Deneweth, Dugan & Parfitt, P.C., where he focuses his practice on construction law, including real estate, insurance, surety and fidelity cases. He has counseled contractors, insurers, lenders, owners, subcontractors and sureties from the bid process to final closeout on numerous construction projects, handling all matters of controversy and litigation along the way.

After graduating with a business economics degree from John Carroll University in Ohio, Mr. Deneweth earned his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law. He is admitted to practice in the state courts of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Deneweth is also certified as a construction disputes arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association.

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Deneweth serves as an adjunct professor at Michigan State University College of Law, where he teaches construction law. He has also lectured for organizations including the Construction Financial Management Association, Lorman Education Services and the National Business Institute.

Professional organizations that Mr. Deneweth belongs to include the Macomb County Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Foundation, the Oakland County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. He also serves on the board of directors of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and was a past Board Chair.  In 2018, he received John Carroll University's Alumni Medal. In 2019, Ron was awarded the Michigan State University College of Law Distinguished Alumni Award.

Mr. Deneweth's outstanding work on behalf of clients and his pro bono contributions have earned him a variety of honors and awards. He has been listed in the publication "Best Lawyers in America,"* and been named one of the top construction lawyers by Crain's Detroit Business, Super Lawyers, and dBusiness.

*The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC.