Lang Thal King & Hanson PC

Lang Thal King & Hanson PC is a Phoenix-Scottsdale construction law firm serving contractors, subcontractors, and business owners across Arizona. The firm handles contractor licensing, mechanics liens, payment disputes, and commercial litigation, earning top-four recognition in construction litigation from Ranking Arizona 2026.

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Lang Thal King & Hanson PC is a Phoenix-Scottsdale law firm specializing in construction law, contractor licensing, and commercial litigation. The firm serves contractors, subcontractors, and general business owners throughout Arizona, with particular depth in the issues that define construction practice.

The firm's attorneys bring recognized expertise across the full range of construction legal matters. They advise on contractor licensing requirements, including the complexities of qualifying party arrangements on Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses. They handle payment disputes under Arizona's Prompt Payment Act, protecting contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers who have performed according to contract but face delayed compensation. The firm also manages mechanics liens and stop notices on private construction projects, guiding clients through the process of recording liens, foreclosure actions, and collection efforts. For residential builders, Lang Thal King & Hanson provides counsel on the Purchaser Dwelling Act, helping contractors understand their rights and obligations to avoid exposure to defect litigation.

Beyond construction-specific issues, the firm handles general commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, drawing on deep experience in construction disputes to serve a broader business clientele. The firm's attorneys include Kent Lang, Mike Thal, George King, and Jamie Hanson, alongside specialists including construction and employment attorney Lori Metcalf, litigation attorney Max Beall, and other experienced practitioners.

The firm's standing in the Arizona legal market reflects its focus and results. Lang Thal King & Hanson earned recognition in Ranking Arizona 2026 as a top-four firm in construction litigation and top-six firm in commercial litigation. The firm was also selected as a 2024 Best Law Firms Metro Tier 1 honoree for Construction Law, Construction Litigation, and Commercial Litigation in the Scottsdale area, with additional Tier 2 recognition in Arbitration.

Based in Scottsdale at 6730 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, Lang Thal King & Hanson is readily accessible to clients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond. The firm maintains a 4.7 Google rating and can be reached at 480-534-4900 to discuss construction, contractor licensing, or commercial litigation matters.

Overview compiled from the firm's website