Craig Jones’s law practice emphasizes construction law and civil litigation. With over 20 years of experience, he has successfully litigated hundreds of construction-related disputes through mediation, arbitration and trial.

Experienced in California Construction Projects

A substantial number of cases Craig has litigated have involved breach of contract, construction delays, mechanics’ liens, construction deficiencies, contractor’s licensing board matters and surety claim investigations.

He has worked on a broad range of projects including commercial, residential and public works projects involving multistory high rise construction, multi-unit residential construction and high-end luxury homes.  

Counseling Construction and Property Development Clients

Craig’s clients include developers of commercial and residential properties, project managers, design professionals, general contractors, specialty sub-contractors, and construction material manufacturers.

Craig’s representative litigation matters include:

General Contractors

• Arbitration Settlement - Successfully negotiated settlement of pending arbitration on behalf of general contractor in construction defect matter involving over 1 million square feet of commercial space.
• Fire Loss - Handled complex litigation matter on behalf of general contractor in major fire loss involving commercial businesses.
• Construction Defect - Litigated complex multi-million dollar defect matter in mixed use shopping center and parking garage on behalf of general contractor.

Owner/Developers

• Developer Defense - Defense of developer in multi unit residential high rise construction defect action by homeowners’ association.
• Defect Claims Settlement - Successful prosecution and settlement of defect claims on behalf of developer against general contractor and trades in construction of 400+ apartment complex.

Subcontractors

• Specialty Trades Representation - Has defended many specialty trades in breach of contract, mechanic’s lien and defect matters including framing, grading, underground engineering, window wall installation, stucco/EIFS, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, electrical, waterproofing, roofs and structural concrete.