J. Ted Peters

Associate
Office: Chicago
jpeters@kdlegal.com
p: 312-235-1119
f: 312-651-2499

Ted Peters is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, focusing on complex construction and engineering disputes. With substantial experience at both the trial and appellate levels, Mr. Peters represents clients in multi-party litigation involving industrial, governmental, and commercial building projects. His practice includes navigating disputes related to construction defects, project delays, contractual claims, and insurance coverage matters.

Before joining the firm, Mr. Peters built a successful practice representing contractors, engineers, owners, and insurers in litigation involving large-scale construction and engineering projects across the United States. His experience spans industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, and commercial developments, where he has addressed issues ranging from liability and risk allocation to contract enforcement and claims management.

Experience

Representative Experience

Represented general contractor in a breach of contract claim on tire manufacturing facility.
Represented major municipality in an easement dispute with a public utility.
Represented class members in Flint Water Crisis Class Action lawsuit.
Represented engineer in major water treatment lawsuit brought by general contractor.
Represented engineer in power plant expansion project lawsuit brought by general contractor.
Represented sub-contractor in VA hospital renovation project brought by general contractor.
Represented owner in personal injury lawsuit involving renovation of aluminum extrusion facility.

Professional Associations

Member, Oakland County Bar Association

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1986
M.S. in Construction Engineering and Management, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1976
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1975

Bar & Court Admissions

Illinois, 2008
Arizona, 2005
Michigan, 1987
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit

Foreign Languages

Portuguese

Practices & Industries

Practices

Industries

Beyond the Office

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Insights

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February 2, 2021

Litigation

Representative Experience

Represented general contractor in a breach of contract claim on tire manufacturing facility.
Represented major municipality in an easement dispute with a public utility.
Represented class members in Flint Water Crisis Class Action lawsuit.
Represented engineer in major water treatment lawsuit brought by general contractor.
Represented engineer in power plant expansion project lawsuit brought by general contractor.
Represented sub-contractor in VA hospital renovation project brought by general contractor.
Represented owner in personal injury lawsuit involving renovation of aluminum extrusion facility.

Professional Associations

Member, Oakland County Bar Association

Education

J.D., University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1986
M.S. in Construction Engineering and Management, University of California, Berkeley, California, 1976
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1975