Founder · Construction & Mechanics Lien Attorney
Fred Shestopal
Two decades focused on construction law and mechanics lien remedies — representing contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in lien filing, bond claims, and multistate enforcement.
20+
Years construction & mechanics lien experience
Over the past two decades, Fred has built a strong reputation in construction and commercial real estate matters, with particular focus on mechanics lien remedies and issues affecting contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
Fred has litigated and arbitrated numerous construction cases in Illinois and has coordinated complex multistate matters through a trusted and vetted network of licensed local counsel throughout the United States. This collaborative approach has allowed Fred to support large multinational manufacturers in sophisticated matters involving bid protests, construction defects, mechanics lien enforcement, Miller Act claims, and preference defense cases.
Fred is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Matters in other jurisdictions are handled in coordination with licensed counsel in the applicable state.
Areas of Focus
- Mechanics lien preservation & enforcement
- Bond claims and Miller Act claims
- Bid protests
- Construction defects
- Preference defense
- Multistate compliance & preliminary notices
- Contract review and negotiation
- Collections strategy
Bar Admission
State of Illinois
Matters in other jurisdictions are handled in coordination with licensed local counsel in the applicable state.