When a California construction dispute threatens payment, schedule, or project performance, Carno Law Group helps contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, haulers, engineers, and equipment providers protect their rights. From mechanic’s liens and stop notices to bond claims, bid protests, and delay disputes, our Laguna Hills-based team acts quickly across Southern California’s public and private works environment.
Focused construction litigation services for California contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, haulers, engineers, and equipment providers.
We pursue unpaid invoices, retention, progress payments, prompt payment claims, change order balances, and collection demands for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment lessors, and design professionals on California projects.
For private construction projects, we help prepare, record, enforce, foreclose, defend, or release mechanic’s liens while managing strict California Civil Code notice and filing deadlines.
We prepare and enforce stop payment notices for public works and qualifying private projects, helping unpaid subcontractors and suppliers pursue withheld construction funds before statutory windows close.
Our team handles Federal Miller Act, California Little Miller Act, and public works payment bond claims, including notices, surety negotiations, bond lawsuits, and integrated stop notice strategies.
We represent contractors and subcontractors in delay, disruption, and acceleration claims involving CPM analysis, critical path impacts, constructive acceleration, extended general conditions, productivity loss, and differing site conditions.
Carno Law Group prosecutes and defends California public works, agency-level, GAO, and Court of Federal Claims bid protests involving responsiveness, responsibility, evaluation errors, bonds, and certification eligibility.
We begin by identifying the project type, contract structure, unpaid amounts, schedule impacts, and immediate deadlines. For California projects, we look quickly at lien, stop notice, bond, bid protest, and court filing windows.
Representing construction businesses across public works, private projects, payment disputes, and complex claims.
Carno Law Group combines construction-law depth with practical dispute strategy for business-minded clients.
Focused on contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, haulers, and equipment providers—not general litigation alone.
Deep knowledge of California lien, stop notice, bond, and Public Contract Code deadlines.
Experience in California state courts, federal courts, mediation, arbitration, and administrative forums.
Serving Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego construction businesses from Laguna Hills.
Meet the team behind your construction litigation strategy.
President
Anna M. Carno is the President of Carno Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation, and the driving force behind one of California's preeminent construction litigation firms. Based in Laguna Hills, Anna leads a practice dedicated to serving contractors, subcontractors, haulers, and material and equipment providers across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties. Her deep expertise spans mechanic's lien law, stop notice claims, bond claims, bid disputes, and WBE/MBE/DBE/DVBE certification issues. Anna brings an unmatched combination of tenacity and integrity to every case, representing clients in both state and federal courts. She is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association and California Women Lawyers, and is committed to delivering superior client service and meaningful results.
Of Counsel
Samuel Romero serves as Of Counsel at Carno Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation, bringing seasoned legal insight to the firm's robust construction litigation practice. In his Of Counsel role, Samuel supports the firm's representation of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and material suppliers on both private and public works construction projects throughout California. His experience complements the firm's expertise in mechanic's lien law, surety matters, bond claims, and general business litigation. Samuel is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence, contributing to the firm's track record of significant and successful outcomes. His collaborative approach and depth of knowledge make him a trusted resource for clients across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
Associate Attorney
Joseph Cumming is an Associate Attorney at Carno Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation, where he plays an integral role in the firm's construction litigation and business law practice. Joseph works closely with clients including general contractors, specialty subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment providers, assisting them with a wide range of legal matters from mechanic's lien claims and stop notices to corporate formation and indemnity issues. His dedication to thorough legal analysis and client advocacy reflects the firm's core values of excellence and superior client service. Joseph is committed to providing aggressive, results-oriented representation while helping clients minimize disruptions to their business operations across Southern California.
Paralegal
Kayla Trujillo Perez serves as a Paralegal at Carno Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation, providing essential legal support to the firm's attorneys and clients across a broad range of construction litigation and business law matters. Kayla assists with case preparation, document management, research, and coordination, ensuring that every matter progresses efficiently and accurately. Her organizational skills and attention to detail are vital to the firm's ability to deliver timely, cost-effective legal services. Kayla is dedicated to maintaining the high standards of client service that define Carno Law Group, and her contributions help clients in Orange County and throughout Southern California feel supported at every stage of the legal process.
Legal Assistant
Mary Jane Ollaca is a Legal Assistant at Carno Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation, where she provides vital administrative and legal support to the firm's attorneys and staff. Mary Jane plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, assisting with client communications, document preparation, filing, and case coordination. Her professionalism and commitment to superior client service help create a welcoming and efficient experience for contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and all other clients served by the firm. Mary Jane's dedication to excellence supports Carno Law Group's mission to deliver outstanding legal representation to businesses throughout Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
Legal Assistant
Kiana Rauda is a Legal Assistant at Carno Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation, contributing her skills and dedication to the firm's fast-paced construction litigation practice. Kiana supports the legal team with administrative tasks, document management, client correspondence, and case logistics, helping ensure that every client receives attentive and responsive service. Her commitment to accuracy and professionalism reflects the firm's core values of excellence and dedication. Kiana's contributions are essential to the firm's ability to efficiently handle matters ranging from mechanic's lien claims to corporate legal issues for contractors and suppliers across Southern California, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
A construction litigation attorney represents project participants when disputes escalate beyond ordinary negotiation. For contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, haulers, engineers, and equipment providers, that can include unpaid invoices, mechanic’s liens, stop payment notices, bond claims, change orders, delays, bid protests, defects, surety disputes, indemnity issues, and insurance coverage disputes in state court, federal court, mediation, arbitration, or administrative proceedings.
Speak with our team before a deadline affects your rights.
Licensed to practice law in California.
Connected to leading construction industry professionals.
Active in contractor-focused professional advocacy.
Tell us about your construction dispute, deadlines, project type, and unpaid amounts. Our team will review the issue and explain practical next steps.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 949-540-0320.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 949-540-0320.