Wenker, Andrew

Andrew J. Wenker

Litigation attorney Andrew Wenker is a member of the Scottsdale Bar Association board of directors and was a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

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Andrew Wenker focuses his practice on construction disputes, workplace safety regulation, and contractor licensing, successfully defending and prosecuting multiple administrative hearings before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. He also has a solid track record of recoveries for contractors in mechanics’ lien foreclosures and other payment disputes.

Andrew’s law school achievements included earning CALI awards for receiving the highest grade in Business Organizations, Non-Amateur Sports Law, and Water Law. He also served as an editor on the Law Journal for Social Justice and gained further experience working at various law firms while earning his degree.

Firm News

ADOSH inspection program focuses on heat-related illness, injury

By Andrew Wenker and Mickell Summerhays • 25 Jul, 2023

On July 17, 2023, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) announced the launch of a state emphasis program focused on “high heat” industries such as construction and agriculture.

Contractors: Don’t let “friend of a friend” projects cause you to take costly shortcuts

By Andrew Wenker • 30 Mar, 2023

In a construction project without a contract, what could go wrong is what always could go wrong when you aren’t protected by contractual safeguards.

OSHA backs off from threatened takeover of job safety in Arizona

By Andrew Wenker • 14 Feb, 2023

The decision leaves the state plan in place, and worker safety enforcement will remain in the hands of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH).

ROC license suspensions and Recovery Fund awards

By Andrew Wenker • 14 Jun, 2022

On a residential project, even a minor ROC discipline against your contractor’s license can trigger a Recovery Fund award and a second license suspension.

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Worker Safety Regulation

Business Litigation

RECENT RESULTS

Prior to litigation, recovered the entire principal of over $300,000 owed to a general contractor

Negotiated a settlement resulting in full principal owed, plus attorneys’ fees, in the breach of a commission agreement

Defended a general contractor and property owner in a lien claim by a subcontractor, resulting in a walkaway settlement

Honors & Awards

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2024

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Arizona

Scottsdale Bar Association: Member, Board of Directors (2022-2023)

CONSTRUCTION TRADE MEMBERSHIPS

Arizona Landscape Contractors Association

Bar Admissions

Arizona, 2018

Clerkships and Internships

Extern, Hon. Michelle H. Burns, United States District Court, District of Arizona, 2017

Student Intern, United States Attorney’s Office, Appellate Division, Phoenix, Arizona, 2012-2014

Education

J.D., cum laude, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, 2018: Law Journal for Social Justice; Pedrick Scholar

B.A., cum laude, Philosophy, Arizona State University, 2014

B.A., cum laude, Political Science, Arizona State University, 2014

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Paiute Neighborhood Center Legal Clinic: Attorney Volunteer

Birthplace

Tempe, Arizona

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