Maricopa County Construction Law
Litigation · Arbitration · Mediation
For more than 31 years, the Maricopa County construction litigation firm of Carmichael & Powell, P.C., has been providing a practical approach to legal matters and dispute resolution that minimizes attorneys' fees for construction companies, contractors, and homeowners in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Our Phoenix construction lawyers handle mediation, arbitration and Registrar of Contractors Claims, as well as traditional courtroom litigation. Contact our construction law office for assistance with any construction-related legal concern.
Three Decades of Experience—Practical Solutions
Whether representing homeowners on construction defect cases or representing contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in construction disputes, bid disputes, mechanics' liens, or Registrar of Contract proceedings, Carmichael & Powell has over three decades of experience. Richard C. Gramlich has obtained significant jury verdicts and settlements representing homeowners on construction defect claims and has defended developers, contractors, and subcontractors in Court and through the Registrar of Contractor Proceedings. Sid Horwitz has handled complex public works projects and construction bidding issues while David Sandoval has litigated various types of construction claims.
Legal Help with Construction Transactions
Carmichael & Powell attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to ensure business success, including the following construction transactional services:
- Drafting or review of construction contracts, contractor agreements, and subcontractor agreements
- Drafting or review of purchase agreements with residential or commercial buyers
- Environmental concerns
- Real estate development law
Legal Help with Public Construction Projects
Our Phoenix construction lawyers represent contractors and subcontractors awarded construction or renovation public works contracts with governmental entities. We assist with time extension requests, Little Miller Act bonding and claims, disputes over payment, and delay damages.
Construction Litigation
Our attorneys represent construction clients in construction and post-construction litigation for such things as:
- Bid disputes
- Construction delay and delay damages
- Breaches of construction contracts
- Disputes over scope of services of contractors and subcontractors
- Mechanic’s and materialmen's lien proceedings and lien foreclosure
- Performance bonds and surety bonds
For knowledgeable and experienced legal representation with Arizona construction law issues, contact Carmichael & Powell.














