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 disputes. Bluff has more than 34 years as a seasoned trial lawyer appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal. Since 1992, Mr. Bluff has been on the National Panel of Construction Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and also acts as a private Arbitrator and Mediator.

Mr. Bluff has been involved in more than 2,000 construction related disputes and claims, ranging to in-excess-of $15,000,000. He represents public and private owners, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, engineers, architects, and sureties in all aspects of construction related disputes, as well as complex construction and commercial litigation. Mr. Bluff has also prosecuted and / or defended over 40 bid protest / bid mistake disputes. As an Arbitrator and Umpire, Mr. Bluff has conducted more than 100 proceedings.

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 working throughout the Southwest.

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

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Areas of Practice (17)

  • Mechanic Liens / Bond Claims
  • Administrative Law
  • Administrative and Civil Appeals
  • Arizona Registrar of Contractors
  • Appellate Practice
  • Trial Practice
  • Construction Litigation
  • Commercial Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Construction Law
  • Contracts
  • Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Arbitration
  • Business
  • Technology & Science

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Arizona State University; Northern Arizona University; University of Arizona, B.S.C.E., 1982; University of Arizona School of Law
Law School Attended:
University of Puget Sound School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor, 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:

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)

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

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. Sept. 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. Fed'n, 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:
American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2008 to 2015), Top 100 Trial Lawyers: Arizona (2012 to 2014), America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators (2019 to 2021), Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Valley's Top Lawyers Arizona (Oct/2013), Avvo Superb Rated Attorney (2013 to 2021), A.M. Best Recommended Insurance Attorneys (2010 to 2014)
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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