CONSTRUCTION LAW

You're in a tough business. You need a tough, experienced Phoenix construction lawyer who understands your industry.

Kent Lang • Mike Thal • Elaine Blunck • Kevin Estevez

The Phoenix construction attorneys and litigators at the Lang Baker & Klain law firm represent Phoenix, Scottsdale and Arizona general contractors, subcontractors, construction suppliers and project owners in construction law and litigation matters, including contract disputes, bond claims, change orders, prompt payment, mechanics' and materialmen's liens, stop notices, and Registrar of Contractors proceedings

 Representative Arizona Clients

American Asphalt and Grading Co.

Bill Johnson Equipment Co.

Blacktop Services, Inc.

Bowen Construction, Inc.

Cohills Building Specialties, Inc.

DWA Construction Co.

GMS Concrete Specialists, Inc.

Jensen Precast

K2 Electric, Inc.

KDM Contracting, Inc.

KM Architects

Levelline Framing, Inc.

Magellan Development Co.

MTJ Electric, Inc.

Norquay Construction, Inc.

S&S Homes

Skinner Interior Systems, Inc.

Softwinds Development, Inc.

Southland Paving Co.

Waco Scaffolding & Equipment, Inc.

Wm. A. Clark Construction, Inc.

WYE Electric, Inc.

Getting Paid. See our resources on:

• Arizona prompt payment law

• Mechanics' liens

• Lien foreclosure

• Stop notices

• Bond claims

Green Building. Our Arizona contractor services include:

• Drafting of green construction contracts

• Assistance in LEED certification and compliance

• Representation in LEED certification challenges

• Complying with other green building standards

Government Regulation. We can assist you in:

• Arizona Registrar of Contractors licensing and complaint representation

• Dust control violations and compliance

Doing Business with Arizona's Universities

• Procurement contacts and helpful websites

Whether you're an owner, a general contractor, subcontractor or construction supplier, avoiding and successfully litigating construction-related Arizona legal issues are crucial to your company's survival and to devoting your energy and attention to running a profitable business.

Litigation involving an Arizona construction project can be as complex as the project itself. Protecting your position and grasping the details in a construction dispute require a knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated construction law attorney.

Lang Baker & Klain's construction lawyers' expertise includes:

  • Litigation

  • Bond claims involving private and public projects

  • Mechanics' and materialmen's liens (including lien waiver, lien release, and lien foreclosure)

  • Pre-liens

  • Stop notices

  • Prompt payment

  • Pay when paid / pay if paid

  • Administrative representation in Registrar of Contractor matters

  • Surety claims

  • Indemnity claims

  • Miller Act

  • Little Miller Act

  • AIA contracts

  • Collections

  • Creditors' rights in bankruptcy

To help you avoid costly and distracting legal problems, Lang Baker & Klain attorneys offers two useful publications:

  • our Construction Advisor newsletter, on topics ranging from practical advice to the latest construction-related Arizona court decisions

  • our Lien, Prompt Pay and Stop Notice Handbook, a detailed source of background information, links to Arizona construction statutes, useful worksheets, and adaptable forms (in PDF and Word formats) related to Arizona's prompt payment law, mechanics' and materialmen's liens, stop notices and bond claim procedures for private and public projects.
 

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