Our Practice Areas
From bid protests to claim resolution; from new entity formation to transfer/dissolutions; from wage and hour disputes to union relations; from site development to defect claims—Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP has you covered from the boardroom to the courtroom, and offers the depth of knowledge to make your business more successful.
The firm is a leading Construction Law practice in California and the West, representing contractors of all sizes (local to multi-national) from preconstruction design through post construction dispute resolution.
The Labor and Employment Law Group is focused on representing employers, with counseling aimed at avoiding violations and disputes, and litigators prepared to defend all types of labor and employment claims.
For over twenty years the firm has guided federal construction contractors through the complexities of federal construction projects.
Business & Commercial Litigation
The firm’s twenty-five litigators focus on everyday commercial and business lawsuits spanning the full spectrum of business disputes, claims, and defenses.
Business & Commercial Transactions
The Transactional Group fulfills the corporate needs of its clientele, and specializes in the entity formation, licensing, drafting, and negotiating required in the highly competitive and tightly regulated business world.
The firm regularly guides contractors and other businesses through local, state, and federal regulatory systems to achieve full legal compliance while preserving a competitive edge.
Through its expertise in construction litigation, the firm is consistently retained by insureds to defend covered construction claims, including construction defects and employment claims.
The firm aggressively works to obtain insurance coverage for its clients where available, and frequently counsels and litigates indemnity issues in the construction context.
The firm counsels and represents clients involved in all aspects of real property acquisition, sale, and development.
The Litigation and Transactional Groups address clients’ intellectual property needs, including issues arising from trademarks, trade secrets, and patents.
Trusts & Estate Planning/Probate
The Trusts & Estate Planning/Probate Group implements customized and comprehensive strategies for individuals to protect and fulfill family and business interests according to personal goals.