D. Michael Schoenfeld

Mike Schoenfeld’s practice actively involves all aspects of the construction industry, both federal and state, from drafting and negotiating of contract language, licensing issues, bid protests, consultation during construction and through dispute resolution. Mike’s clients include public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, construction managers, and consultants. Matters frequently involve issues concerning contract claims, delay, loss of productivity, liens, stop notices, and bond claims. Mike has a particular interest and expertise in ADR processes, both as an advocate as well as an active mediator and arbitrator.Mike has successfully acted as an arbitrator and mediator on more than 180 matters. Virtually all of the cases have concerned the construction industry, with many involving multiple parties. As an advocate, virtually all of the matters for which Mike is retained as counsel resolve themselves through the mediation process. Overall, Mike has participated in well over 300 mediations and arbitrations and successfully negotiated several takeover agreements with sureties related to general contractor and subcontractor defaults. Additionally, Mike is a certified Arbitrator with the Public Works Contract Arbitration Program. He serves on the American Arbitration Association Panel as both an arbitrator and mediator.Mike is listed in the 2007 through 2025 editions ofThe Best Lawyers in America, the 2007 through 2024 editions ofNorthern California Super Lawyers, and in the 2015 through 2024 editions ofSacramento/Sactown Magazine’sTop Lawyers list.He was named inSacramento Business Journal’sBest of the Bar List, which recognizes top local attorneys who have been nominated by their peers and vetted by a panel of their peers. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.Mike has five times been namedBest Lawyers’ Sacramento Lawyer of the Year.He was namedSacramento Lawyer of the Yearfor Construction Law in2015, 2017, 2019, and 2024 and was namedSacramento Lawyer of the Yearfor Construction Litigation in 2022 and 2024.