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Construction Defects

Arizona Construction Defects Defense and Litigation

At Turley, Swan, Childers, & Torrens, PC, we resolve problems related to claims of defects in residential and commercial construction. These can include defects in workmanship, design or materials with respect to single buildings, subdivisions, condominiums or apartment complexes. Contact Mike Childers in Phoenix to learn how our experience with construction defense can benefit you.

For many years, our firm has represented owners, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, materials suppliers and insurers. We offer highly responsive and attentive client service that remains sensitive to your concern for costs at all times. While we are frequently able to resolve construction defects claims on favorable terms at an early stage of a case, we have trial experience in this area of the law, and as a result we are always prepared to advocate our client’s position at trial.

Our lawyers focus on developing the strongest features of our clients defense at the outset of the case. We have extensive experience assisting our clients through the intricacies of the Notice and Opportunity to Repair Statute, which has been implemented as a prerequisite to many residential construction defects Complaints in the State of Arizona. In some cases, a focus on the extrapolated claims of systematic failure of particular structural components or assemblies in multiunit projects is necessary. In every case, we focus on early evaluation of the case to maximize the likelihood of early resolution. This approach has the added benefit of maximizing the chances of success later at trial if necessary. Whatever the situation, our firm has the experience necessary to handle any of the myriad of complex issues involved in construction defects litigation.

Whether your best strategy will involve defense at trial, or resolution through mediation or arbitration, our attorneys will work with you to develop and execute the most effective strategy available in such cases as the following:

  • Breach of warranty claims
  • Alleged defects in workmanship
  • Construction design or engineering problems
  • Claims of defects in large subdivisions or condominium developments
  • Structural failure
  • Problems with windows, doors, or other installed assemblies
  • Property damage and loss of use claims in residences and businesses
  • Water intrusion and toxic mold claims
  • Soil expansion or contraction problems
  • Notice and opportunity to repair process (pre-litigation phase)
  • Defense of class actions
  • Arbitration proceedings

We represent construction professionals in Greater Phoenix, and throughout the state including Tucson, Yuma, Flagstaff, Prescott, Showlow, Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Douglas. For additional information about our firm's ability to represent your interests effectively in construction defects litigation anywhere in the state of Arizona, contact Mike Childers at Turley, Swan, Childers, & Torrens, PC.


3101 North Central Avenue, Suite 1300 - Phoenix, AZ 85012 - P: 602-254-1444 - F: 602-287-9468 Email the firm

The civil trial attorneys of Turley, Swan, Childers, & Torrens, PC, represent individuals, businesses and insurance companies in litigation of all kinds, and general contractors, developer s and subcontractors, in construction related litigation throughout Arizona. Our lawyers serve clients in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, Williams, Kingman, Prescott, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Thatcher, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Peoria, Gilbert, Glendale, and the counties of Maricopa, Pima, Mohave, Coconino, Navajo, Apache, La Paz, Yavapai, Gila, Greenlee, Pinal, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Cochise.