Expert Contract Coaching for Construction Professionals
Empowering subcontractors to review, redline, and negotiate their contracts like a lawyer.
My Approach
Contracts are the foundation of every construction project—and mastering them is the key to protecting your business, increasing profitability, and reducing risk. But here’s the good news:
you don’t need to be a lawyer to OWN your contracts.
The last thing you’d expect a lawyer to say is, “You don’t need a lawyer for this.”
But that’s exactly what I believe. My mission is simple: to equip construction leaders like you with the tools to take ownership of your contracts, negotiate with confidence, and protect your business—all with the precision and power of a lawyer.
The Do It Like A Lawyer™ Philosophy
When you master the skills to Do It Like A Lawyer™, you reduce your dependency on attorneys, saving time, money, and frustration. You’ll learn how to:
✅ Navigate challenges with strategic precision.
✅ Secure better outcomes through confident negotiation.
✅ Proactively protect your business before problems arise.
And when you do need a lawyer for those high-stakes moments, I’m here to step in as your trusted partner, ready to help you handle the complex legal issues that require expert support.
Because at the end of the day, the best way to protect your business is to Do It Like A Lawyer™—proactively, strategically, and with purpose.
The OWN Framework
My approach combines nearly 15 years of experience as a construction attorney with my proven OWN framework to give you a clear process for tackling your contracts:
➡️ Optimize: Evaluate and redline provisions to align with your best interests and mitigate risk.
➡️ Weigh: Assess the risks, benefits, and impact of each provision and prioritize which changes are critical.
➡️ Negotiate: Strategically communicate your proposed changes to get them accepted while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships.
Why This Approach Works
Whether you’re working with me one-on-one, training your team, or enrolling in the Construction Contract Academy™️, my approach ensures that you’re not just reacting to risks—you’re proactively shaping your agreements to support your goals, secure better outcomes, and maximize profitability.
Because in construction, owning your contracts means owning your success.
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Megan Shapiro, Construction Contract Coach™️
Before You Sign That Contract… Read This!
The OWN Your Contracts Quick-Start Guide helps subcontractors protect their profits, eliminate risk, and negotiate stronger deals—without needing a lawyer.
🔹 Discover the 3-step framework that smart subcontractors use to review, redline, and negotiate contracts like a pro.
🔹 Avoid hidden traps that could cost you thousands in unpaid work and disputes.
🔹 Gain confidence to push back on unfair terms—and get your redlines accepted.