Our Team

Construction Litigation Lawyers & Paralegal

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    Maria Plumtree
    Founding Partner | Construction Lawyer

    16+ years of experience representing general contractors, custom homebuilders, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and architects.

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    Nick Brunner
    Partner | Construction Lawyer

    A construction attorney who works in all areas of construction law, including mechanics liens, bonded stop notices, delay claims, and CSLB license defense.

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    Mike Gray
    Partner | Construction Lawyer

    18+ years of experience representing design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in California.

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    Ferdi Trampe
    Construction Lawyer

    Ferdi Trampe is a transactional construction attorney with Plumtree & Brunner LLP who has over 30 years of experience representing developers, general contractors and subcontractors with both litigation and transactional issues.

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    Holly Rollins
    Construction Paralegal

    Holly Rollins is a construction paralegal who comes from a multi-generation construction family. She likes to say, “construction is in my family’s DNA”.

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    Ellen
    Administrative and Paralegal Support

    Ellen is in her third year with Plumtree & Brunner LLP, where she provides both administrative and paralegal support to the firm.

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    Cristina Zuniga
    Administrative Assistant

    Cristina’s professional background in the construction industry began as an integral team member of a southern California construction company where she served as the office coordinator for nearly three years.

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    Alexa Ochoa
    Administrator

    Alexa is the Firm Administrator at Plumtree & Brunner, bringing over 15 years of prior experience in the banking industry to her role.

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    Taylor Nash
    Associate Attorney

    Taylor’s practice is focused on all facets of construction law, wherein she brings a detail-oriented, strategic and client-focused approach to every matter.

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    Jacob Johnstone
    Associate Attorney

    Jacob comes from a family deeply rooted in the construction industry. For nearly two decades, his family has owned and operated a construction company providing general contracting services throughout Southern California.

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  • Lio Ferrufino
    Associate Attorney

    Lio’s professional career began in the insurance industry after earning a degree in finance from California State University, Northridge in 2015.

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    Roberto Villacana
    Paralegal

    Roberto’s adaptability, work ethic, and commitment to continuous growth make him a valuable member of the Plumtree & Brunner team.

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    Ailyn Barrientos
    Paralegal

    Ailyn brings a unique and diverse professional background to the firm, with experience spanning both healthcare and education before transitioning into the legal field.

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