Dustin M. Amrein

Representative Construction Matters

• Successfully represented general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in mechanics’ lien, stop payment, and contract actions to favorable termination.
• Achieved arbitration award in favor of general contractor over claims of contractor license violations, construction defect, and abandonment.
• Successfully represented general contractors and subcontractors in mediation to resolve multi-million dollar claims concerning project delays and liquidated damages.
• Represented subcontractors in defense of complex construction cases involving SB 800 litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers in many facets of contract and construction claims disputes.
• Represented subcontractors in defense of complex construction cases involving SB 800 litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Represented contractors in CSLB licensing investigations, arbitrations, and resolved contractor’s licensing bond claims.
• Advise contractors on CSLB compliance and licensing.

Representative Real Estate and Commercial Litigation Matters

• Represented landowners in action against neighbors involving boundary line dispute, easements and adverse possession.
• Represented several real estate purchasers in non-disclosure of material defects actions, including obtaining a favorable arbitration award for a purchaser in excess of $100,000.00.
• Defended owners in code enforcement hearings involving violations of the municipal codes related to building permits.
• Represented commercial landlord in lease dispute, quite title, and specific performance action.
• Represented commercial landlords in every aspect of unlawful detainer actions, including trial and enforcement of judgment.
• Assisted commercial landlords in recovery and disposition of abandoned property.
• Represented client counsel in a partnership dispute involving real property ownership, which resulted in a favorable settlement through dispute resolution.
• Represented several national banks, Fortune 500 companies, and clients in the collection of outstanding debts and the enforcement judgments.

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Dustin enjoys engaging with the local trades and promoting the development of skilled trades by being a contributing member of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. He also supports the local legal community as active member of the Sacramento County Bar Association where he is a board member and past Chair of the Sacramento Real Property Section.

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Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

• Sacramento Regional Builder’s Exchange (SRBX), 2019-present; Construction Legal Committee Member, 2021-present
• Urban Land Institute (ULI), 2019-present
• Association of Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), 2019-present
• Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Emerging Leaders Board Member, 2019-2021
• Sacramento County Bar Association, Real Property Law Section, Section Chair, 2016-2017
• Placer County Bar Association, MCLE Planning Committee, 2018-2019

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Honors & Rankings

• Best Lawyers in America^©, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2022-2023
• Best Lawyers in America^©, Ones to Watch, Litigation – Real Estate, 2023
• Super Lawyers, Northern California Rising Star, Real Estate, 2020-2022