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  • Corey S. Bronczyk
  • Shareholder
  • Chair - Construction Law
  • Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 612-375-5972  direct dial
  • 612-339-7655  fax

  • csbronczyk@arthurchapman.com
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Corey works with a variety of construction industry stakeholders, including general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, design professionals, and owners, with many construction-related legal challenges. Corey and the Arthur Chapman Construction Law team handle a wide array of construction related legal issues, which range from contract negotiation and disputes, site injuries, to defect claims, delay claims, mechanic's liens and bond claims, among many others. Clients and colleagues call on Corey for not only his legal skills, but also rely on his knowledge of the construction industry. Corey has approximately ten years’ experience working in the construction industry on residential, commercial, and institutional building projects, in both trade and management positions, prior to starting his legal career.

Corey also volunteers his time by serving his community using his construction knowledge. He is an adjunct professor teaching construction law for construction management students at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He also uses his experience in construction and construction law as a city councilman for the city of Greenfield, MN. While Corey has a full schedule, he enjoys downtime with his family and friends, completing various construction projects, and spending time in the great outdoors.  

Honors

  • Rising Star® 2023, Thomson Reuters

Presentations

  • "Construction A to Z: Guide to the Industry," Minnesota CLE, August 2023
  • “2023 Annual Construction Law Section Symposium, Private Practice Panel,” MSBA, June 2023
  • "Ethical Considerations in Construction Contracts from a Design Professional and Contractor Perspective," Construction Specifications Institute - Minneapolis/St. Paul and Minnesota Construction Association Meeting, January 2022 
  • "Prefabrication & Modular Construction Debate," Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, October 2021
  • "How to Successfully Collaborate with Project Partners," Minnesota Construction Association Spring Education Program, May 2021
  • “Construction Delay and Cost Claim Considerations During COVID-19,” Webinar Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., June 2020
  • “Should we Arbitrate? Merits and Potential Pitfalls of Arbitration vs. District Court Litigation,” Minnesota Construction Law Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., January 2019
  • “Key Issues In Evaluating Claims For Additional Insured Coverage,” Insurance Coverage Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., May 2018
  • “2017 Minnesota Construction Law Update,” Minnesota Construction Law Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., October 2017
  • "Coverage/Legislative Update," Minnesota Construction Law Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., October 2016
  • "Coverage Issues in Construction Defect Claims – New Trends & What is an ‘Insured Contract?’” Construction Defect & Dispute Conference, September 2016
  • Construction Law: Designs, Delays, Disputes, and Delivery - Construction Projects 101: Laying the Groundwork,” Sterling Education System in Fargo, ND, August 2016
  • “Coverage Issues in Construction Defect Claims,” Commercial Insurance Coverage Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., May 2016
  • “Construction Law and Construction Insurance Coverage Panel Discussion,” Commercial Insurance Coverage Seminar, Arthur, Chapman, Kettering, Smetak & Pikala, P.A., May 2015
  • “Construction Law for Construction Management Students: Common Legal Issues Every Project Manager Will Face (Part 1),” Guest Lecturer, Minnesota State University Moorhead Construction Management Capstone Class (CM 496), February 2014
  • “Construction Law for Construction Management Students: Common Legal Issues Every Project Manager Will Face (Part 2),” Guest Lecturer, Minnesota State University Moorhead Construction Management Capstone Class (CM 496), March 2014

Education

William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2014 (Honors: magna cum laude)
Minnesota State University Moorhead, B.S., Construction Management, 2011 (Honors: summa cum laude)


Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 2014
North Dakota, 2015
Tribal Court - Shakopee Mdwakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), 2015
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2015


Publications

“Navigating the Duty to Defend in Construction Contracts: Where Does Minnesota Stand?” MDLA Minnesota Defense Magazine, November 2014


Professional Associations and Memberships

Associate Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
Hennepin County Bar Association
Minnesota Construction Association - Board of Directors and President
Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) - Construction Law Committee Member
Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Section's Council
Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Construction Management Advisory Board Member


Licenses

Minnesota
North Dakota

Practice Areas


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