Mike Schern

Mike has called the Valley of the Sun home since 1976. Heavily involved in many Arizona based businesses, Mike has built a substantial client base of local entrepreneurs who all share a common goal—business excellence. Contrary to some practitioners that focus on nothing but the law and ultimately lose sight of a client's business objective, Mike focuses on the law always through a business model. Aside from practicing law, Mike is heavily involved in hard money lending and real estate transactions.

Prior to graduating law school in 2003, Mike was a project manager for a large Valley general contractor and owned majority interests in several successful Valley businesses. A contributor to the Arizona Lien Law Manual published by the State Bar, Mike frequently speaks at seminars attended by contractors and architects.

While attending law school, Mike served as an Editor on the Law Review and set himself apart academically while working full time.

Contributor, Construction Lien Law in Arizona:  A Practice Manual (2005)

Mark A. Hanson

Mark Hanson helps Arizona businesses and contractors achieve their goals from the boardroom to the courtroom. An Arizona native, Mark has over a decade of experience in the legal field.  He devotes his practice to protecting the interests of the Firm clients in civil litigation. 

With a background in construction, Mr. Hanson is a member of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and is a contributor to the State Bar’s seminal Construction Lien Law in Arizona:  A Practice Manual.  Mark has successfully represented dozens of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction law disputes ranging from alleged workmanship defects to no pay complaints.  Mr. Hanson also serves with the Alliance for Construction Excellence, a non-profit industry panel affiliated with Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction, and devoted to improving the design and delivery of public works and other construction projects.

Mr. Hanson also possesses significant experience in several niche markets, including Superintendent of Streets Deeds, charter school development, and public private partnerships.  Mr. Hanson co-authored legislation aimed at relieving Arizona’s budget crisis by authorizing public-private partnerships to finance public infrastructure.

Construction Law Section, State Bar of Arizona

Member, Alliance for Construction Excellence

Contributor, Construction Lien Law in Arizona:  A Practice Manual (2005)

Moderator, "Coloring Outside the Lines: Charter School Development and P3s"
Alliance for Construction Excellence 2011 Public Private Partnerships Conference