Brian Junginger SMTD Law
CONTACT INFORMATION

2101 Webster Street
Suite 515
Oakland, CA 94612

Work: (510) 907-3242
Fax: (949) 537-3822
Email: bjunginger@smtdlaw.com

Brian Junginger

Brian Junginger is a highly experienced construction law attorney with a proven track record of success. He has been practicing construction law for nearly 20 years and has represented a wide range of clients, including owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and sureties on large-scale private and public works projects.

Mr. Junginger is known for his timely, accurate, and pragmatic advice. He is also a skilled litigator with a deep understanding of construction law. He has successfully prosecuted and defended actions at trial and arbitration involving a wide range of construction disputes, including breach of contract claims, stop notice claims, liquidated damages claims, payment bond claims, prompt payment claims, false claims, and construction defect claims.

In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Junginger also has extensive experience drafting and reviewing construction contracts. His unique perspective allows him to focus on the important contractual terms and the routinely litigated clauses, while still maintaining a practical approach that helps to ensure that deals get done.

Mr. Junginger is also an active member of the Association of General Counsel-Legal Advisory Committee, and has authored articles published in Engineering News-Record, Constructor Magazine, California Builder & Engineer, and Industrial Safety & Hygiene News.

EDUCATION

  • Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2006
  • University of California at Davis, B.S., 2003

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Courts for Northern, Eastern and Central District of California
  • United States Bankruptcy Courts for Northern, Eastern and Central District of California, District of Nevada

ARTICLES & PRESENTATIONS

  • “New Digital Check-In Apps Emerge on Construction Sites to Protect Employers and Employees,” Constructor Magazine (January 12, 2021)
  • “One Year After Shutdowns, Construction Tech Required by the Pandemic Brings Jobsite Insight,” Engineering News-Record (February 24, 2021)

  • “The Risks of Not Knowing Who’s on your Job Site,” California Builder & Engineer (August 11, 2021)
  • “Digital Transformation’s Role in Construction Safety,” Occupational Health & Safety (August 1, 2022)
  • “How jobsite data becomes legal evidence,” Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (November 3, 2022)

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

  • Real Estate Broker, Licensed September 2017
  • Associated General Contractors of California Legal Advisory Committee (March 2013 – present)
  • Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Pleasant Hill Member (December 2010 – June 2014)
  • Walnut Creek Swim Conference, Co-President (August 2024 – present)