Thorwall Law PLC

Legal Advocacy Built on Engineering Insight.

Thorwall Law PLC is a West Michigan-based law firm founded by Carl Thorwall, a licensed attorney and professional engineer, offering technically informed legal services in civil litigation, contracts, and intellectual property with a focus on construction, utilities, and engineering-related matters.

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Practice Areas

Civil Litigation

With a background in both law and engineering, I represent clients in a wide range of disputes involving construction defects, equipment failures, engineering issues, and utility-related matters. Whether the case involves unfinished construction work, malfunctioning machinery, rotating equipment breakdowns, or infrastructure problems like sewer backups and easement conflicts, I bring technical insight to complex legal problems. I work with property owners, contractors, engineers, and businesses to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

Contracts & Transactions

With a background in professional engineering in the electric utility industry and extensive front-line experience in project management, I bring a practical, informed perspective to contract drafting and review. I assist clients with agreements involving construction, engineering services, energy projects, utilities, and related industries. My technical knowledge helps ensure contracts are not only legally sound but also aligned with real-world project demands and risks. Whether you're negotiating new terms or reviewing existing obligations, I work to protect your interests and support successful outcomes.

Intellectual Property & Business Formation

I assist individuals and small businesses with protecting intellectual property through copyright and trademark registration, as well as with forming business entities such as LLCs and corporations. From brand protection to small corporate structuring, I offer practical legal guidance tailored to early-stage and growing ventures. My goal is to help clients establish a strong legal foundation for success.

Construction Law

Thorwall Law PLC provides clients with comprehensive legal services across the full spectrum of construction projects, from residential builds to large-scale commercial and industrial developments. I assist clients at every stage—drafting and negotiating clear, protective contracts, advising on compliance, and addressing issues before they escalate. When disputes arise, I represent clients in matters ranging from contract breaches to construction liens and Michigan Builders Trust Fund claims. Whether it’s proactive solutions or complex litigation, I bring both legal experience and engineering insight to protect your investment and achieve results.

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About Thorwall Law PLC

Carl Thorwall is an attorney who is also a licensed professional engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in the electric utility industry. I bring a unique, practical perspective to legal matters involving construction, utilities, engineering failures, infrastructure, contracts, and municipal issues. My background includes managing multi-million-dollar projects, negotiating complex contracts, and leading engineering teams—experience that directly informs and strengthens my legal practice. Whether representing individuals, businesses, or municipalities, I focus on delivering clear, technically informed legal solutions.