Phoenix Attorney
Michael S. Dulberg
Phone: 602.274.7611
Email: mdulberg@bcattorneys.com
Languages: English
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1978
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Research Committee - A.B. cum laude, Columbia College, 1975, Political Science
Admissions
- Arizona
- New York
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of Arizona
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction
Areas of Concentration
- Administrative Law
- Architecture and Engineering Contracts and Related Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Construction & Project Finance
- Construction Bonds and Liens
- Construction Contracts & Related Litigation
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Construction Law
- Lien Enforcement
Honors & Awards
- Selected, Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, 2015 edition
- Selected, Arizona Business Magazine, Top Lawyers in Arizona in Construction Litigation, 2014
- Selected, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, 2014
- Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5*
Other Relevant Employment
- Partner – Horne, Bistrow & Dulberg PC, 1984-2000
- 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
Attorney News & Announcements
- 11 Burch & Cracchiolo Attorneys Selected by Best Lawyers of America© 2015
- Seven Burch & Cracchiolo Attorneys Receive Top Lawyers 2014 Ranking
- Six Burch & Cracchiolo Shareholders Selected by Best Lawyers in America® 2014
Representative Engagements
- 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