Headquartered in San Diego with offices in Washington and Idaho, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP provides a bona fide legal advantage to many of the leading companies on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 Contractors and Specialty Contractors lists, and the ENR California Top 100 Contractors list.
For almost 40 years, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP has been a dedicated partner to leading construction firms and businesses.
Practice Areas:
• Construction Law & Government Contracts (Local, State & Federal)
• Business & Commercial Litigation
• Labor & Employment Law
• Real Estate & Insurance Coverage
• Wealth Preservation
Backed by a tradition of consistent results and a relentless commitment to positive outcomes.
STRAIGHT AHEAD
The legal profession is prone to complexity. The last thing a client wants is to be left in the dark or further confused and frustrated. So you have our promise to explain your options, anticipated costs, timing, and alternative strategies in simple language. This down-to-earth approach ensures that expectations are clear and channels of communication are open. It goes a long way toward earning client trust and confidence.
Clients can also rely on us to match the complexity of your legal or business needs to the resources required. It serves no benefit to have our valued clients feel that their needs are being “over-lawyered.” Bottom line: You get exactly what you need to accomplish your goals.
Finally, we believe in a proactive, straight-forward approach to achieve desired outcomes as quickly as possible.

Deliver superior legal services at a fair cost in a timely manner to achieve a targeted result.
INDUSTRY
PARTNERSHIPS
More than simply maintaining “annual memberships,” Finch, Thornton & Baird has been an active partner to the leading national and regional construction associations for more than two decades. The firm’s senior partners serve several organizations as board members or in committee leadership roles. Partners and associates regularly donate their time and expertise to provide training seminars covering a broad range of construction law issues. And the firm sponsors and participates in a steady stream of recreational and educational events aimed at bringing us together with the people and companies that rely on us most to understand their business challenges and effectively manage their legal needs.










PRACTICES
Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP has represented clients with legal issues throughout the United States in California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Washington with client’s relying on our construction experience and industry knowledge.
We have attorneys admitted to practice in the following state courts: California, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
Plus, the firm has structured cross-border business transactions and represents several international businesses in their U.S. matters.

NOTICING
Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating in recognition of the firm’s professional excellence and highest level of skill and integrity. You will also find us listed in the exclusive Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of preeminent Construction and Employment lawyers and Chambers USA, which ranks the leading lawyers and law firms across the USA.
Looking for a Super Lawyer? Many of our attorneys have earned Super Lawyer distinction, including some for nearly as 20 years. In fact, our attorneys are regularly recognized by leading legal reference organizations nationally.








