
Joseph W. McCarthy, Esq.
Attorney
Joseph W. McCarthy’s practice emphasizes arbitration and mediation on behalf of
companies and individuals involved in the construction and real estate industries.
He has worked with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, design professionals,
real estate agents and real estate brokers in a wide range of matters relating to mechanic's
liens, stop notices, construction failures, latent defects, general contract and bidding
disputes, as well as professional liability.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. McCarthy was a general contractor in Missouri for over
twenty years, and a real estate broker for seventeen years. His extensive construction and
real estate background is a great advantage when assessing a case during mediation.
Moreover, the parties do not have to spend valuable mediation
Professional Licenses
California State Bar, 1993
California Real Estate Broker, 1995
California construction licenses:
A - General Engineering Contractor,
B - General
C-8 - Concrete
C-10 - Electrical
C-20 - Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
C-36 - Plumbing
Professional Affiliations
Association of Builders and Contractors - Golden Gate Chapter
American Institute of Architects
California State Bar Association
International Code Council
Santa Clara Builder's Exchange, Board of Directors (2001-2004)
Santa Cruz Builder's Exchange, Board of Directors, President (1995-2002, 2004-2007)
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Mr. McCarthy is the author of The Contractor's Survival Guide and has taught seminars for
the Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Shasta County Builder's Exchanges.
top
Community Involvement
Prunedale Senior Center, Board of Directors, President (1996-2002)
Trinity Adaptive Management Working Group