Construction Law and Litigation
Our seasoned professional team represents clients in a wide variety of construction cases including: Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Surety Litigation.
We have successfully represented many general contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, materials suppliers, and developers in controversies arising in commercial, public works and residential projects. These cases include complex construction defect claims and insurance and bonding issues.
Our experience in the construction arena includes contract preparation and interpretation, and the resolution of contractual disputes.
Construction Attorneys
ARIZONA REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS
We have also successfully represented many clients in proceedings before, and appeals from, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).
The ROC is the state agency that regulates the licensing and practice of construction contractors. Ryan Rapp Pacheco & Kelley has represented both owners and contractors at ROC hearings. The outcome of the hearings are critical, since an appeal to a civil court is limited.
SURETY LITIGATION
We have assisted in investigating and defending bond claims, including bad faith claims, made against a variety of sureties. Our lawyers’ expertise on surety-related matters include:
- Bond claim investigation
- Project default investigation
- Project completion
- Negotiation of financing arrangements, workouts, and security agreements
- Takeover and tenders
- Pursuing defaulting bond principals and indemnitors for quia timet and other indemnity-related relief
- Protection of surety’s interest in bankruptcy proceedings
- Litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appeals
Our surety attorneys defend claims in court and use arbitration and mediation to settle claims as well.