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September 30, 2024
A former prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Christian Lestinsky uses his litigation skills to navigate disputes and advocate for our clients, both in and out of the courtroom.
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September 17, 2024
Inconsistency among Arizona’s trial courts in how the 2021 statutory revisions are to be applied make legal strategies difficult for contractors to employ statewide.
September 1, 2024
Phoenix magazine has named Lang Thal King & Hanson litigation attorney Andrew Wenker as one of its 2024 “Top Lawyers” selectees. Andrew is one of 12 Valley attorneys recognized for their legal skill in construction law.
August 15, 2024
The Best Lawyers in America ® lists six Lang Thal King & Hanson attorneys in its 2025 edition. Honorees are Kent Lang , Mike Thal , and Rick Friedlander , plus "Ones to Watch" honorees Jamie Hanson , Jason Clark and Erika Johnsen .
May 1, 2024
Under a recent Arizona law, a contractor can lock in a favorable hearing decision before the ROC can modify or reject it.
April 26, 2024
Rick Friedlander has been named a "Lion of the Arizona Construction Bar" by the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona.
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