Atty. Michael S. Dulberg
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.
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Michael S. Dulberg is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Burch Cracchiolo P A. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1979) and Arizona United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United Stat (1984). Educated at Columbia College (A.B. Political, 1975) and Harvard Law School J.D. 1978 Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Research Committee (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
- For nearly 30 years, Mike's practice has focused on construction law and commercial litigation
- He represents public and private owners, general contractors, major subcontractors and design professionals on public and private projects in contract drafting and negotiation, claims preparation, arbitration and trial of claims, surety claims, job site injuries and design professional liability issues
- Mike has also handled administrative proceedings pursuant to the Arizona Procurement Code and complaints before the Registrar of Contractors
- He has lectured to the State Bar of Arizona, as well as construction industry groups on construction law
- Honors & Awards Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Successfully handled claim by engineering firm against general contractor for intentional interference with contractual relations arising out of major infrastructure project, resulting in jury verdict of more than $3 million Defended State agencies from multi-million dollar delay claim arising from construction of public facilities Prosecuted contractor's sizeable mechanics' lien claim on Cave Creek condominium complex Defended $3.7 million lien foreclosure claim and settled for nominal amount Prosecuted homeowner's claim against national builder for structural deficiencies, resulting in favorable settlement Negotiated $40 million construction contract for one of largest downtown Phoenix commercial developments Defended numerous multi-million dollar heavy construction claims against public entities Defended municipality against significant delay claim arising from major sewer installation project, resulting in favorable settlement Represented national hotel chain in connection with delay claims and mechanics' lien claims arising out of construction of North Scottsdale hotel Represented national engineering firm in multiple actions involving municipality and other design professionals arising from multi-million dollar flood control project Defended multi-million dollar claim brought by municipality against pipeline manufacturer for sewer pipe leaks, resulting in favorable settlement Prosecuted to judgment Owner's breach of contract claim against contractor on construction of multi-building apartment complex In Peoria Represented owners of unique Mesa restaurant against architect claims of wrongful termination and architectural copyright Represented contractor and successfully negotiated resolution of claims arising from construction of shopping center in Oak Creek Represented Owner and favorably resolved numerous mechanics' lien claims against hotel property in Chandler Negotiated construction contract for Old Town Scottsdale hotel Drafted construction contract on Northern Arizona car dealership Handles all sizes of disputes involving construction issues, including delay and disruption claims, liens, contracts Other Relevant Employment Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney, 1978-1984 Professional Affiliations American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona Community Involvement Member, Columbia College Alumni Association Member, Harvard Law School Alumni Association Board Member, Arizona Common Cause, 1986-1988 Member, Standards Committee, Valley Citizens League, 1986-1988 Member, Air Quality Task Force, Valley Citizens League, 1988-1989 Member, Citizens Curriculum Advisory Council, Paradise Valley School Board, 1986-2009 Presentations and Publications Regularly presents at State Bar seminars and construction industry groups on construction issues
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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