Law School
University of San Diego School of Law
Major Cases
Randy Finch’s significant recent achievements include resolution of more than $40 million in claims on the Denver VA Hospital, resolution of more than $30 million in claims on a large San Francisco infrastructure project, resolution of $20 million in claims on the Las Vegas City Center project, and judgment of dismissal for two San Diego-based contractors accused of violating the California False Claims Act.
Professional Background
Finch is the managing partner of Finch, Thornton & Baird LLP. He joined the firm under its predecessor name as a law clerk in 1995, and became an equity partner in 2000. His law practice includes representation of construction industry and other business clients. Finch's litigation practice includes public and private works construction cases involving mechanic's liens, stop notices, payment and performance bond claims; contract defaults; professional liability of architects and engineers; latent and patent defects in construction and design; extra work claims; changed conditions claims; delay, disruption and acceleration claims; federal, state and local agency bid protests; construction related casualty and property damage claims; contract interpretation and enforcement, unfair business practices, trade secret violations, and false claims litigation. Finch provides business transaction and pre-construction services, including insurance, licensing and bonding matters; joint venture agreements; construction management agreements; takeover agreements; development issues; and general corporate counseling.
Professional Affiliations
He is a member of the State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association (Construction Law section) and American Bar Association (Construction Industry Forum). He serves on the Government Relations Committee, Political Action Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter. Finch serves as a Trustee of the Gillispie School, and as a Director for Voice for Children.
Personal Background
Finch is married and has three children.
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