Experience. Lang Baker & Klain's construction attorneys are experienced in all phases of fighting and resolving Arizona Registrar of Contractors complaints and have a solid understanding of the inner working of that state agency:

• Mike Thal has represented more than 50 licensed contractors in Registrar of Contractors cases involving complaints and licensing.

• Kent Lang is a member of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Industry Advisory Council.

The Process. Understanding the administrative process and your rights and options can enhance your prospects for a satisfactory resolution.

• See our chart, The Anatomy of an ROC Workmanship Complaint

• See another chart, The Anatomy of an ROC Non-Payment Complaint

• State laws pertaining to the Arizona Registrar of Contractors are contained in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32: Professionals and Occupations (scroll down to "Chapter 10 - Contractors")

Articles. Matters pertaining to the Registrar of Contractors have been covered in numerous issues of our Construction Advisor newsletter, including:

• Recent Changes in Arizona Contractor Licensing - January 2010

• Achieving "Substantial Compliance"

• Attorneys' Fees and Appeals of Registrar of Contractors Rulings

• Court Broadens Grounds for Stay of License Revocation Pending Appeal

• The Headaches of Fighting a Registrar of Contractors Complaint

• Tough Penalties for Failure to Show License Number

• No Time Limit on ROC Collection Efforts

• Building and Repairing Without a License

• Unlicensed Contractor Wins Relief from Order to Pay Full Restitution

• Unlicensed Contractors: No Automatic Refunds