Ben Mitsuda’s practice is concentrated in both transactional and litigation matters in the areas of environmental and construction law. His construction practice includes representing owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in construction defect litigation, prompt payment act litigation, lien and bond claims, professional design malpractice claims, contract preparation and negotiation, risk allocation, license assistance and representation of clients in administrative proceedings before the Registrar of Contractors. Ben’s environmental practice includes National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) compliance and litigation, superfund liability, contribution actions, regulatory compliance and advising clients on environmental risk management and permit compliance. He also focuses on the development of green building and renewable energy.
Education
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (J.D., magna cum laude, 2006)
- J. Reuben Clark and Ralph Brown Scholarship (2003-2006)
- Dean’s Fellow (2004-2006)
- Editor, BrighamYoung UniversityLaw Review (2004-2006)
- BrighamYoung University(B.A., History, 2002)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
Representative Presentations & Publications
- ArizonaConstruction Remedies, American Subcontractors Association Lien and Bond Manual (2008-2011)
- The Owner Occupant Exception – When is a Trust a Natural Person?, Under Construction Newsletter (September 2011)
- Tinkering with Arizona’s Prompt Payment Act, Under Construction Newsletter (May 2010)
- Can You Be Sued in Negligence for Purely Economic Losses on a Construction Project?, Under Construction Newsletter (May 2009)
- Understand and Negotiate Your Contract, Under Construction Newsletter (January 2009)
Community Involvement
- Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Varsity Boy Scout Leader
