Construction Defect Litigation Lawyers in Arizona

Meet Robert B. Zelms, the esteemed managing partner of the Phoenix office at Zelms Erlich & Mack.

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2006 Brennan joined Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. as an associate attorney in July 2006. Brennan practices with the firm's zoning and real estate attorneys and has experience in the areas of land use planning, zoning, real estate transactions, landlord/tenant, and other real estate-related matters. He actively represents defendants in the areas of construction defects and insurance claims. Brennan also is experienced in commercial and business litigation. Brennan is licensed to practice in Arizona state and federal courts. He received his J.D. from St. Mary's University Law School in San Antonio, Texas in 2005. Prior to attending St. Mary's, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in Business Administration degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Honors & Awards 2011 AZ Business Magazine 'Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate 'Up and Comers' Professional Affiliations American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona Maricopa County Bar Association

Mr. Hal Scott Cohen is a lawyer practicing bodily injury defense, business and corporate law, condemnation and 8 other areas of law.

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2005 Susan Dana-Kobey practices in all areas of Construction-related and General Liability litigation in Arizona and California and serves as the firm's CD-GL Practice Group Chair for California claims. She has served as lead counsel for construction industry clients in multi-million dollar residential and commercial litigation matters for clients including numerous developers, general contractors and subcontractors in complex litigation matters. Susan principally focuses her practice in civil litigation of first and third party insurance defense matters involving construction defect and personal injury matters. Her practice area also includes insurance coverage matters. Prior to joining Burch & Cracchiolo, she practiced law in Southern California where she focused on insurance coverage litigation. Susan is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and has also worked as a Spanish translator in the telecommunications industry. Her proficiency in Spanish led Susan to volunteer by assisting Spanish speaking individuals at the Family Court Facilitator's Office in Orange County, California. While in law school, she clerked for the Hon. David Weinberg in the Orange County Superior Court, Lamoreaux Justice Center, Family Law Division. Representative Engagements Lead counsel for construction industry clients in multi-million dollar residential and commercial litigation matters. Clients include numerous developers, general contractors and subcontractors in complex litigation matters in both AZ and CA. Successfully mediated hundreds of cases to conclusion. Other Relevant Employment Law Clerk, Hon. David Weinberg, Orange County Superior Court, Lamoreaux Justice Center, Family Law Division, 1999 Professional Affiliations State Bar of Arizona State Bar of California American Bar Association

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2000 Mike Dulberg is an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell and joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2000 as a shareholder after practicing for sixteen years at Horne, Bistrow & Dulberg P.C., an Arizona law firm that concentrated on Construction Contracts and Construction Litigation. Mike also served as Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 1978-1984 where he tried more than forty felony cases.

Mr. Warren R Brown is a lawyer practicing serious personal injury, wrongful death litigation, medical malpractice and 4 other areas of law.

During his distinguished career, which began in 1967, Joe Swan has tried more than 150 civil and criminal jury trials. "I believe in giving my clients a straightforward and frank assessment of the complex issues in preparing for and conducting a jury trial. The client needs to understand that there are no winners in protracted litigation and that a quick resolution of a lawsuit is generally in everyone’s best interests.

Sally Ann Odegard is a lawyer practicing general and complex civil litigation, insurance defense, construction defect litigation and 1 other area of law. Sally received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Colorado in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Resnick & Louis, P.C. is a national mid-size institutional and insurance defense law firm, represented by a team of vastly diverse and experienced attorneys who pride themselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for each of our clients. Over 70% of the firm’s lawyers have 10-30 years of experience.

Mr. Scott Brian Carpenter is a lawyer practicing homeowners association law, construction defect litigation, collection law and 6 other areas of law.

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2010 Gregory Rosenthal is an AV® Preeminent peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell whose practice focuses on civil litigation matters, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, negligence, premises liability and construction matters. Greg joined Burch & Cracchiolo after a distinguished career with Rosenthal Law Offices where he practiced in partnership with his father for 18 years.

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Roger M Sherman is a lawyer practicing professional liability, bad faith litigation, insurance coverage and 10 other areas of law. Roger received a degree from Old College, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Christopher L. Murphy is a lawyer practicing auto tort liability, eminent domain or condemnation, government defense and 6 other areas of law.

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2011 Wendi has been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law due to her nearly three decades of litigation experience in both state and federal court. Her practice focuses on aggravated liability and damages matters, including Federal Motor Carrier (trucking accident) cases, vehicular products liability matters, construction site injury and death matters, and premises liability cases. She has been recognized among Arizona's Finest Lawyers and currently serves as a member of the Arizona State Bar committee responsible for conferring certification status in the area of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law. Prior to joining Burch & Cracchiolo, Wendi served as Chief Trial Attorney and Major Case Counsel for one of the largest commercial insurance carriers in the world. Wendi is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and California. Honors & Awards Selected, Southwest Super Lawyers 2012 Selected, Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2011 Representative Engagements Wrongful death and significant injury cases stemming from automobile and motorcycle accidents, construction site injuries, assaults and facility design defects Defense of trucking litigation matters with allegations of conspicuity and logbook violations, FMCSR required maintenance, and driving technique Products liability matters including vehicular safety system and tire failures, safety cage and seat belt failures, propane explosions, motorized wheelchair incline and balance failures Dram shop litigation; hospitality industry litigation including sexual assaults on hotel premises Construction site and workplace injuries, including related indemnification, OSHA and workers compensation issues Complex injury matters including severe traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, and premature birth allegedly caused by automobile accidents Professional Affiliations State Bar of Arizona State Bar of California Member, Personal Injury Advisory Commission to the Board of Legal Specialization Community Involvement Volunteer Teacher, Legal Procedure and Moot Court Programs, charter schools for high risk teens 1999-2006 Volunteer Teacher, Legal Procedure and Moot Court programs, South Mountain High School, 1993-1995 Volunteer, ABC No Kill Animal Shelter 1993 to 2000 HERO Program Mentor, 1993-1997 Pro Bono Attorney, Vol-Law Program Arizona State Bar Association 1986-1987 Presentations and Publications State Bar of Arizona, Seminar Chair and Lecturer, 'How to Handle a Personal Injury Case Under $50,000' Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Lecturer, 'Supplemental Benefits Under Arizona's Worker's Compensation Law' Developer and presenter: Numerous day-long and half-day long presentation to claims and associated staff legal office personnel throughout assigned region regarding legal developments, rules of procedure, law office claims processing procedures and litigation management Developer and presenter: Numerous in-house insurance training presentations, ranging from beginning to complex, designed to develop investigation and evaluation skills of claims partners and their managers Author, The 'Alternative' Practice: ADR as a Means, Not Just an End. Trial Practice: Vol. 5 #2, Summer, 1994

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2004 Keith Olbricht practices in all areas of Construction-related and General Liability litigation and serves as Co-Chair of the Construction Defect-General Liability Practice Group. He has served as lead counsel for construction industry clients in multi-million dollar residential and commercial litigation matters for clients including numerous developers, general contractors and subcontractors in complex litigation matters.

Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 2011 Kenneth ("Ken") Januszewski practices in all areas of Construction-related and General Liability litigation and serves as the CD-GL Practice Group Chair for Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico claims. He has served as lead counsel for construction industry clients in multi-million dollar residential and commercial litigation matters for clients including numerous developers, general contractors and subcontractors in complex litigation matters.

Mr. Darrien Omar Shuquem is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil appeals, insurance insolvency and 8 other areas of law.

Mr Travis Nathaniel Meltzer is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defect litigation, bodily injury defense and 9 other areas of law. Travis received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Nevada - Las Vegas, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Tyler R. Jorgensen is a lawyer practicing construction defect litigation, insurance defense litigation.

Heather M. Hampstead is a lawyer practicing commercial law and litigation, commercial litigation & transactional, construction defects and 6 other areas of law.

Scott Fraley is a lawyer practicing automobile liability, bad faith, commercial law and litigation and 12 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Derek J. Warner is an Associate in the Phoenix office of Resnick & Louis, P.C. where he focuses his practice on insurance defense, first party property defense, employment defense, professional liability, construction defect litigation, SIU, bodily injury defense, bad faith, estate planning, automobile liability, and general civil litigation.

Marc David Yablon is a lawyer practicing casualty defense, employment litigation, insurance litigation and 3 other areas of law. Marc received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.