Guy Bluff

Guy Bluff

Business, Arbitration, and Trial Attorneys In Construction and Real Estate
  • Business Law, Construction Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico
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Biography

Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 35+ years as a seasoned trial lawyer, appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal. He is licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, California, and New Mexico as well as numerous federal courts and courts of appeals. Since 1992, Mr. Bluff has been on the National Panel of Construction Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and acts as a private Arbitrator and Mediator.

As a business owner, systems designer, and general counsel for numerous regional construction companies and developers, Mr. Bluff has acquired a unique insight into the operations of companies and their teams – including accounting, payroll, human resources, insurance, risk avoidance, project scheduling, and project coordination. He has designed specific operational systems to minimize duplication of effort and to streamline processes. With a diverse educational and professional background, Bluff has been able to spearhead multi-department corporate projects to an efficient and cohesive end. He possess an exceptional ability to quickly understand and communicate the goals, hurdles, and interactions of each team.

Since the mid 1980's, Mr. Bluff has been involved in more than 2,500 construction and commercial-related disputes and claims, including disputes in-excess-of $100,000,000. He represents private owners and developers, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, engineers, architects, and sureties in all aspects of construction and business related disputes. As an Arbitrator, Mediator, Dispute Resolution Umpire and Settlement Judge pro tem, Mr. Bluff has conducted hundreds of proceedings. In the areas of construction and business licensing,

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Homeowners Association, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Video Conferencing
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, AMEX.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    The firm charges an initial consultation fee on all new matters. Contact 480-588-2110 to schedule a consultatiion. New consults are scheduled on weekends as a courtesy to our clients.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
ID Number: 010778
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California
ID Number: 128683
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Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court
ID Number: 32561
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New Mexico
State Bar of New Mexico
ID Number: 153063
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9th Circuit
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10th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Arbitrator / Neutral
American Arbitration Association
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Arbitrator / Neutral on the Construction, Commercial, and Consumer Disputes panels
President / Senior Attorney
Bluff & Associates
- Current
Vice President
Mingus Constructors, Inc.
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Class A General Engineering Contractor operating in Arizona and California.
General Counsel
Dreamstyle Remodeling
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Inhouse general counsel for a large regional remodeling company operating in the Southwestern United States.
Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. (1986) | Law
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University of Arizona
B.S. (1982) | Civil Engineering
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Awards
Platinum Client Champion
Martindale Hubbell
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. This attorney has received at least 10 client reviews, and has an average review score of 4.5 or higher.
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
An elite group of attorneys who have been rated highly by their peers as having Very High Ethical Standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher). This is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators
America's Top 100
A+ Rating
Better Business Bureau
Trial and Appellate Litigation
Elite Lawyer
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates
Top Contributor
Avvo
Superb Rated Attorney
Avvo
Professional Associations
Arizona State Bar
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Arizona Construction Lien Law
State Bar of Arizona
Certifications
Notary Public
New Mexico Secretary of State
Websites & Blogs
Website
Bluff & Associates Website
Contact & Map
Bluff & Associates
7007 Wyoming Blvd NE
Ste D6
Albuquerque, NM 87109
US
Telephone: (505) 908-3100
Monday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Bluff & Associates
4205 N 7th Avenue
Suite 201
Phoenix, AZ 85013
US
Telephone: (602) 452-2000
Monday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed