Law Offices of Gary S. Weiss, PC

I previously co-owned and operated a carpentry sub-contracting company.  Because I worked on job sites and managed the company,  I understand the construction industry in a way that any other attorney that has never worked in the industry can. 

I have been providing exceptional and unique legal services to clients in the construction industry because of my experience as an owner and operator of a general contracting and carpentry sub-contracting business. My experience as a contractor gives me an edge over other attorneys who lack practical experience in the field. I understand the challenges, risks, and opportunities that contractors, owners, and developers face in every project, and I know how to protect their interests and rights.

I specialize in construction law, mechanic's lien law, and construction litigation representing clients in disputes involving payment, performance, defects, delays, and contracts. I also help clients with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts and agreements. I have successfully handled cases in state courts, arbitration, and mediation, achieving favorable outcomes for my clients. I am passionate about advocating for the quality, integrity, and fairness of the construction industry, and I take pride in delivering personalized and effective legal solutions.

I have personally dealt with GC's who don't timely pay and suffered the consequences like many of you, I presume. I've seen true craftsmen go unpaid or have to accept a percentage of what they were owed and I've seen contractors who have no pride in their work perform sub-standard work to make a quick dollar.  As an attorney concentrating in Construction Law and Mechanics Lien disputes, I am constantly faced with the ugly side of the industry, and I understand the consequences of going unpaid, settling for a percentage of a contract and the good and the bad contractors and the damage that they cause to owners --  and the damage that owners inflict on tradesmen. 

Having lived the life, I seek to protect my clients with solid contracts and provided advice to keep them out of having to go to court. But, if a matter has to be litigated, I have over 30 years of court experience. I have real - world knowledge of the construction industry that other lawyers who never swung a hammer or went un-paid and all of the things that you have all witnessed can ever understand.

I always meet with potential clients at no cost because I believe that every person should have the opportunity to learn their rights and then make a decision as to the law and how it applies to their situations.

We support our military service men and women and first responders, active and retired. We offer discounted legal services for those who protect us and help keep us safe. We specialize in construction and other civil litigation matters. Contact me if you are involved in a lawsuit (whether you are a plaintiff or you are being sued) and want dedicated, personal, and professional legal assistance in the greater Chicago area. And, as always, thanks for your service!

Please see my reviews on Justia.com, AVVO.com and other legal sites and see for yourself how I work, in the words of those that I have represented.  

Also, please see my web site at https://weisslawoffice.com and of course email me at garysweiss@weiss-law-office.com.