P. Randolph Finch Jr.

P. Randolph Finch Jr. is a managing partner and California construction lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. He represents general engineering and building contractors, specialty trade contractors, project owners, suppliers, and sureties. His work spans project procurement through closeout, including licensing, bidding, contracts, performance disputes, regulatory compliance, claims resolution, and business planning. He also handles commercial litigation, transactions, real estate matters, and liability defense for businesses in regulated industries.

Mr. Finch earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and a B.B.A. in Business Administration from the University of San Diego. His legal and business education supports a practical understanding of company operations, contractual risk, and strategic planning. He is admitted in California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, as well as the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Mr. Finch advises clients on public and private works matters involving delays, disruption, extra work, differing site conditions, mechanic’s liens, payment and performance bonds, contract defaults, design defects, and bid protests. His dispute resolution experience covers early positioning, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. He also counsels companies on corporate formation, joint ventures, shareholder issues, debt workouts, labor compliance, insurance, bonding, and real estate.

P. Randolph Finch Jr. has been ranked in the California construction category of Chambers USA from 2020 through 2026 and was elected a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers in 2024. He has held leadership roles with Associated General Contractors organizations and served on the board of Voices for Children from 2013 through 2025. His practical judgment, industry knowledge, and litigation experience help clients address complex construction and business challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Fellow, American College of Construction Lawyers

Licensed State

• California
• Texas
• Colorado
• Washington

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of San Diego
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)