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.

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