Mr. Guy W. Bluff

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Mr. Guy W. Bluff: Attorney with Bluff & Associates, Attorneys at Law
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Biography

Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years’ experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 39+ years as a seasoned trial lawyer appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal. He is licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, California, and New Mexico as well as numerous federal courts and courts of appeals. Since 1992, Mr. Bluff has been on the National Panel of Construction Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and acts as a private Arbitrator and Mediator.

As a business owner, systems designer, and general counsel for numerous regional construction companies and developers, Mr. Bluff has acquired a unique insight into the operations of companies and their teams – including accounting, payroll, human resources, insurance, risk avoidance, project scheduling, and project coordination. He has designed specific operational systems to minimize duplication of effort and to streamline processes. With a diverse educational and professional background, Bluff has been able to spearhead multi-department corporate projects to an efficient and cohesive end. He possess an exceptional ability to quickly understand and communicate the goals, hurdles, and interactions of each team.

Since the mid 1980's, Mr. Bluff has been involved in more than 2,500 construction and commercial-related disputes and claims, including disputes in-excess-of $100,000,000. He represents private owners and developers, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, engineers, architects, and sureties in all aspects of construction and business related disputes. As an Arbitrator, Mediator, Dispute Resolution Umpire and Settlement Judge pro tem, Mr. Bluff has conducted hundreds of proceedings. In the areas of construction and business licensing, Mr. Bluff has designed a cloud-based, specialty corporate licensing database which tracks a company’s licensing requirements and maintenance for upwards of 1000 different jurisdictions throughout the western United States.

Since 1972, Mr. Bluff was directly involved in the construction industry as a laborer, equipment operator, foreman, and project engineer. He is an owner and principal of a mid-size general engineering construction firm with projects throughout the Southwest.

A prolific public speaker and author on construction claims preparation, mechanic liens, and law office technology. As a developer, he holds several federal Copyrights for complex computer programs for automating document management in law firms

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Areas of Practice (31)

  • Commercial Law
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Construction Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Administrative and Civil Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Business Formation
  • Unfair Competition
  • Business Law
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Construction Litigation
  • Partnership Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Dog Bites
  • Complex Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Breach of Contract
  • Civil Litigation
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Easements
  • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Corporate Governance
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Joint Ventures
  • Residential Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University; Northern Arizona University; University of Arizona, B.S.C.E., 1982
Law School Attended:
University of Puget Sound School of Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Arizona; 1987, California; 2001, Colorado; 2020, New Mexico; 1987, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; 1987, United States Court of Federal Claims; 1988, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; 2020, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; 1986, United States District Court for the District of Arizona; 1987, United States District Court for the Southern District of California; 1990, United States District Court for the District of Utah; 1995, United States District Court for the District of Nevada; 2003, United States District Court for the Central District of California; 2013, United States District Court for the District of Colorado; 2019, United States District Court for the District of New Mexico; 2019, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:

Hudnall v. Smith and Ramirez Restoration, LLC 2021 WL 7084930 (5th Cir CA, Dec 23, 2021)

CapitalPlus Constr. Services, LLC v. Blucor Contracting, Inc., 2021 WL 5711277 (E.D. Tenn. Dec 01, 2021)

CapitalPlus Constr. Services, LLC v. Blucor Contracting, Inc., 2021 WL 5710835(E.D. Tenn. Nov 10, 2021)

Berghoff Design Group, Inc. v. Mary Gerdts et al, 2021 WL 2934761 (AZ CA1, Jul 13, 2021)

CapitalPlus Constr. Services, LLC v. Blucor Contracting, Inc., 2021 WL 1723180 (E.D. Tenn. Apr. 30, 2021)

Armored Republic LLC v. Diamond Age Corp., 2021 WL 347759 (D. Ariz. Feb. 2, 2021)

CapitalPlus Constr. Services, LLC v. Blucor Contracting, Inc.; Blucor Contracting v. Stodghill & Sons Minings, LLC., 2020 WL 7053501 (E.D. Tenn. Oct. 16, 2020)

Scottsdale Indemnity Company v. AxcessRecovery USA, LLC, 2020 WL 9813947 (D. Ariz, Sep 29, 2020)

Capital Plus Constr. Services, LLC v. Blucor Contracting, Inc., 2020 WL 5441437 (E.D. Tenn. Sep. 10, 2020)

Dreamstyle Remodeling, Inc. v. Renewal by Andersen, LLC, 2020 WL 2065276 (D.N.M. Apr. 29, 2020)

Solis v. Arizona Movers & Storage Inc., 2018 WL 6002526 (D. Ariz. Nov. 15, 2018)

Bd of Trustees of CA Ironworkers Field Pension Trust v. M.M. Stevens, LLC 2018 WL 5786050 (9th Cir CA, May 31, 2018)

Crowe v. Bracale, 2018 WL 5729628 (Ariz. Ct. App. Nov. 1, 2018)

Bd. of Trustees of California Ironworkers Field Pension Tr. v. M.M. Stevens, LLC, 2017 WL 4443086 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 4, 2017)

Sunrise Desert Vistas Prop. Owners Ass'n, Inc. v. Sallus, 2016 WL 3176451 (Ariz. Ct. App. June 7, 2016), amended (June 21, 2016)

Masaryk v. Mendelsohn Const. LLC, 2015 WL 1456636 (Ariz. Ct. App. Mar. 31, 2015)

Marco Crane & Rigging Co. v. Masaryk, 236 Ariz. 448, 341 P.3d 490 (Ct. App. 2014)

Masaryk v. Gama, 2013 WL 6507372 (Ariz. Ct. App. Dec. 10, 2013)

Premier Homes, Inc. v. New Grand Island Resort, LLC, 2013 WL 2319279 (Ariz. Ct. App. May 28, 2013)

Marana 670 Holdings, LLC v. Spirit Underground, LLC, 2012 WL 4503733 (Ariz. Ct. App. Oct. 1, 2012)

Kerr v. First Franklin, 2012 WL 4359082 (D. Ariz. Sep. 21, 2012)

Kerr v. First Franklin, 2012 WL 3637911 (D. Ariz. Aug. 23, 2012)

N. Star Pipelines, Inc. v. Elna Rae Dev., LLC, 2008 WL 4787627 (Ariz. Ct. App. Oct. 30, 2008)

Bolser Enterprises, Inc. v. Arizona Registrar of Contractors, 213 Ariz. 110, 139 P.3d 1286 (Ct. App. 2006)

LaMarr v. Am. Banks Life Assur. Co., 2006 WL 1160098 (D. Ariz. May 1, 2006)

Levy v. Bigler, 2003 WL 23976705 (Ariz. Super. Ct. June 10, 2003)

Kavanagh v. Gen. Services Admin., GSBCA No. 15667, 2001 WL 1448758 (G.S.B.C.A. Nov. 7, 2001)

Mingus Constructors Inc. v. Sigma Indus., Inc., 1999 WL 35809798 (D.N.M. Mar. 24, 1999)

R.E. Monks Const. Co. v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., 189 Ariz. 575, 576, 944 P.2d 517, 518 (Ct. App. 1997)

Rudolph v. Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation, 182 Ariz. 622, 898 P.2d 1000 (Ct. App. 1995)

Tohono O'odham Nation v. Schwartz, 837 F. Supp. 1024, 1026 (D. Ariz. 1993)

Sw. Hazard Control, Inc. v. Gen. Services Admin., GSBCA No. 10763, GSBCA No. 10827 (G.S.B.C.A. Aug. 5, 1992)

Interstate Markings, Inc. v. Mingus Constructors, Inc. / Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, Inc., 941 F.2d 1010 (9th Cir. 1991)

Petition of Sw. Hazard Control, Inc., GSBCA No. 10552, 91-1 B.C.A. (CCH) ¶ 23416 (G.S.B.C.A. Oct. 16, 1990)
Certifications:
Top 100 Trial Lawyers: Arizona (2012 to 2014), The Valley's Top Lawyers Arizona (Oct/2013), Avvo Superb Rated Attorney (2013 to 2023), Elite Lawyer - Trial Attorney (2021), A.M. Best Recommended Insurance Attorneys (2010 to 2014), America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators (2019-2023), Million Dollar Advocates Forum, American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2008 to 2015)
ISLN:
908962240

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$250 - $425/hr

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (9 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.3/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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Mr. Bluff was extremely helpful throughout my case and did everything he could To get my the best outcome. He was professional and communicated all aspects of the case. I would definitely recommend hi...

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