Construction
California
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Michelle Akerman
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Hanson Bridgett LLP
Practice Areas
Michelle represents owners, general contractors, lenders, and subcontractors in all manner of construction-related disputes. A top-rated litigation attorney, she has experience in contract negotiation, claim preparation and evaluation, and prosecution and defense of contractor claims from pre-litigation through trial. She represents clients before state courts, federal courts, and arbitration tribunals, and has resolved numerous complicated construction disputes at mediation. Michelle’s practice has particular emphasis on private commercial and mass residential construction projects.
Professional Memberships
Association of General Contractors Legal Advisory Committee
The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice & Diversity Center, Board of Directors
Bar Association of San Francisco
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Guide to the USA
Construction - California
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Michelle Akerman represents clients in a broad range of construction disputes. As a litigation attorney, she handles everything from contract negotiation and claim evaluation to litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on private commercial and large-scale residential projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Michelle handles legal matters really well.
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