Friday, July 4, 2008
Mr. Barker has established a construction law and commercial litigation practice with an emphasis on surety law, construction law and business dispute resolution. Mr. Barker assists surety clients with a variety of issues including investigation and resolution of performance and payment bond claims, takeover and completion of public, tribal and private projects, principal financing and collateral arrangements, quia timet and indemnity actions, salvage and subrogation claims. Mr. Barker represents general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers and has assisted with the resolution through litigation, arbitration and mediation of construction related issues, including construction claims involving defective specifications, constructive changes, acceleration, owner caused and other compensable delays, termination for default, termination for convenience, lien and bond claims and other collection matters. Mr. Barker has also helped general business clients with the resolution of disputes and claims arising out of complex acquisition transactions, failed business ventures, management and ownership disagreements and vendor and creditor matters. Over the years, Mr. Barker has developed an interest in commercial transactions and the representation of Arizona small businesses and financial institutions. Mr. Barker can provide assistance with the formation of business entities, preparation of operating agreements or shareholder agreements, asset purchase and sale transactions, business reorganizations through merger or share exchange, real property acquisition and sale and other financial transactions. Representation of financial institutions has included the preparation of loan documents and related agreements for real estate acquisition, development and construction financing. Mr. Barker joined the Firm in 1984 and became a partner in 1992. Mr. Barker is a graduate of the University of Arizona (B.S. 1981 and J.D. 1984). REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
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Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP
2800 N. Central Avenue, Ste 1800
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-234-7800
Fax: 602-277-5595