Nick Brunner

Nick Brunner

Partner | Construction Lawyer

Nicholas Brunner is a construction attorney with Plumtree & Brunner who works in all areas of construction law, including mechanics liens, bonded stop notices, delay claims, and CSLB license defense. Nicholas also has experience in employment and business litigation. 

Nicholas was born and raised in South Orange County where he played Waterpolo and spent his summers working as a beach lifeguard and an EMT-certified beach lifeguard supervisor. From an early age, Nicholas developed a strong affinity for public speaking, debating, and competition.

In his collegiate years, Nicholas studied history and philosophy at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, graduating with honors in 2016 before beginning his legal studies at Chapman Fowler School of Law.

Nicholas was initially attracted to the challenges and intricacies of tax law, which encouraged him to pursue an emphasis in that area. However, Nicholas quickly developed an interest in construction law when he started his career at Plumtree & Brunner in the Summer of 2018. Nicholas graduated from Chapman cum laude in the top 10% of his class and received an award as the top tax law student in his graduating class. Nicholas also has experience in employment and business litigation.

Mechanics Liens
Bonded Stop Notices
Delay Claims
CSLB License Defense

Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Honors
Chapman Fowler School of Law, Cum Laude

Awards
Top Tax Law Student

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