Mechanics Liens and Related Remedies

Paul W. Berning, Esq.

Law Offices of Paul W. Berning

• Experienced arbitrator, mediator and dispute review board member
• Member: American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Neutrals for Arbitrations, American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Mediators, Caltrans Dispute Resolution Board Candidates List
• Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
• Managing partner of the Law Offices of Paul W. Berning in the San Francisco area since 2011
• Partner in the construction practice groups of two national law firms for more than two decades before founding his own firm
• More than 33 years of experience in construction law
• Frequently represent clients in arbitrations and mediations
• Represents general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, suppliers and construction managers in trials, arbitrations, mediations; negotiates contracts; and provides counseling before, during and after construction projects
• Practice includes resolving construction disputes involving payment issues; financing; terminations for default; claims for extra work, delay, disruption and lost efficiency; defective work
• Extensive experience in counseling clients on complying with contractor and design professional licensing requirements and in representing clients in court, administrative and arbitration proceedings involving licensing claims and disputes
• Can be contacted at 510-863-8118 or [email protected]