Practice Areas

Rai Duer, P.C. has a proven history of providing innovative approaches to resolving construction related issues.  Our attorneys have represented national and local builders, construction companies, and insurance companies involved in all aspects of construction and development.  Our practice areas cover issues arising from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, construction defect litigation, mechanics’ liens, insurance, and contract negotiations, amongst others.

Our attorneys utilize their vast understanding of the complex legal issues involved in construction related litigation, combined with the involvement of our clients, to promote informed and qualified decisions that best suit our clients’ interests.

Rai Duer provides a comprehensive range of general liability litigation services in the following practice areas:

  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Dram Shop/Liquor Liability
  • Fire Loss/Water Loss
  • Subrogation Defense
  • Construction Site Liability

Rai Duer’s proven defense strategy and practices, allows it to provide our clients with a comprehensive evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of a case at the earliest stages of litigation.  As a result, Rai Duer is able to provide our clients with an aggressive yet cost-effective litigation plan, or, an early resolution of a case if it is in the best interests of the client.  Regardless of the approach ultimately agreed upon, Rai Duer draws upon its vast experience and knowledge in the above-mentioned practice areas to provide our clients with exceptional representation from start to conclusion.

Rai Duer litigates claims of all types, including construction payment claims, lien right claims, collection actions, lease claims, Registrar of Contractor actions, business dissolution claims, and virtually any type of business or commercial disputes.  Our attorneys seek innovative and proactive resolutions for their clients and are skilled in the use of alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation and arbitration.  However, should negotiation fail, we are willing and able to aggressively litigate our client’s matters through trial and the appellate process, if necessary. Rai Duer has successfully litigated many large and small claims of all types to favorable outcomes for our clients.

The negotiating ability of Rai Duer attorneys proves invaluable in our transactional practice. This aptitude allows our attorneys to make business decision recommendations to our clients based on sound and risk-adverse strategies.  Our attorneys are able to provide a wide range of transactional services for both our existing litigation clients and new clients alike.  The scope of these services includes but is not limited to: business entity formations and changes; contract preparation, review and negotiation; financial document preparation and filing; business agreement preparation, analysis and negotiation; and preparation of various employment agreements.  Our firm seeks to provide our clients with practical, cost effective solutions to both routine and unusual business problems. Rai Duer provides transactional services to such clients as construction companies of various trades, insurance companies, small businesses and non-profit organizations, among others.