Aaron J. Flores, Esq.
Aaron J. Flores, Esq.
- Partner
- (626) 514-0950
- flores@floresryan.com
Education
- Trinity Law School, J.D., Associated Student Body President
- California Baptist University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Admissions
- California
- United States District Court of California, Central
Honors
- Selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star
Memberships
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Construction Law Subsection, Co-Chair
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Section, Executive Committee
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
- Orange County Bar Association, Member
- Orange County Bar Association, Construction Law Subsection, Member
- Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, Former Board of Director
- American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation, Fellow
Mr. Flores has worked in the construction industry for over two decades. He possesses extensive mediation, arbitration, bench and jury trial experience. He is a frequent writer and speaker on the issues of contractor licensing, construction contracts and disputes, insurance and suretyship, construction defects, and risk management. Prior to becoming a construction attorney, he worked for his family’s construction company, where he obtained experience working in the field, bidding, estimating, and managing projects.
Speaking Engagements and Writing
- “The High Price of Being an Unlicensed Contractor” – HuntLaw, 2012.
- “Public Contract Law & Review” – Contractor Bonding & Development Training Seminar, LA City Councilman Herb Wesson’s District Office, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, March 31, 2015.
- “Avoiding the Traps of Construction Contracts” – California Construction Expo, August 12, 2015.
- “As Water Districts Are Held Not Liable for Copper Pinhole Leaks, Homeowners and Their Attorneys Must Reevaluate the Liability Landscape” – HuntLaw, May 31, 2018.
- “Risk Management 101: Lessons Learned & Industry Tips” – Hunt Ortmann, June 8, 2018.
- “Contract Review” – Metro Bidding & Estimating Training Academy, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, June 20, 2018.
- “Contract Award and Management” – City of Los Angeles Training Academy, City of Los Angeles, MetroConnect, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, September 26, 2018.
- “Don’t Get Stiffed: Payment Remedies Every Contractor Must Know” – Hunt Ortmann, October 12, 2018.
- “Buckle Up, Contractors: CSLB Disciplinary Procedures Must Be Completed Before Seeking the Court’s Assistance” – HuntLaw, November 9, 2018.
- “Bidding in The Time of Tariffs” – Construction Executive, December 3, 2018.
- “Construction Contract Basics and Common Mistakes to Avoid” – ProLaw CLE, December 18, 2018.
- “Preparing and Settling Your Construction Claim” – Hunt Ortmann, March 29, 2019.
- “Don’t Get Stiffed: Construction Payment Remedies” – ProLaw CLE, April 12, 2019.
- “Contract Award and Review” – Metro Contractor Development and Bonding Program, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, May 1, 2019.
- “Public Works Construction Bidding and Protests” – ProLaw CLE, July 26, 2019.
- “Contract Award and Management” – Metro Bidding & Estimating Training Academy, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, May 27, 2020.
- “Stranger Danger! Project Owners May Be Liable for Subcontractors’ Intentional Interference Claims” – HuntLaw, September 16, 2020.
- “Construction Law 101" – Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Section, Construction Law Subsection, April 27, 2021.
- "Construction Contract Review: In The Time of COVID and Post-COVID" – Metro Bidding & Estimating Training Academy, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, May 11, 2021.
- "Construction Law: Introduction to Risk Management and Safety" - Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, June 22, 2022.
- "Liens 101: What, When, Why, How" - LevelSet, December 14, 2022.
- "California Joint Venture Law" - Bonding Technical Assistance & Contracting and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, January 26, 2023.
- "Mechanics Liens" - GC Pay, July 29, 2023
- "Introduction to Risk Management and Safety" - Bonding Technical Assistance & Contracting and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, October 17, 2023.
- "Construction Contracts: What You Need to Know" - Bonding Technical Assistance & Contracting and Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, November 7, 2023.
Representative Matters
- Settlement of direct contractor’s differing site condition claim against public school district.
- Defense of bid protest against proposed contract awardee on the basis of Subcontractor Listing Law violations.
- Defend licensee during CSLB investigation to avoid disciplinary action.
- Representation of general engineering contractor in purchase of existing general engineering firm.
- Successful bid protest through the Department of General Services due to public agency’s failure to deem the proposed awardee’s bid nonresponsive.
- Mechanic’s lien foreclosure action against homeowner on behalf of direct contractor.
- Represent direct contractor to obtain payment on multi-family residential project.
- Settlement of direct contractor’s extra work claims on public school district modernization project.
- Successful defense of Right to Repair Act claims asserted against subcontractor.
- Settlement of material supplier’s payment claims against subcontractor and direct contractor on public school modernization project.
- Jury trial verdict on behalf of direct contractor against rebar subcontractor for claims of construction defects and breach of contract on Caltrans railroad overpass.
- Successful representation of public works electrical subcontractor in scope of work and Subcontractor Listing Law dispute with direct contractor.
- Settlement of direct contractor’s claims against unlicensed subcontractor on hospital project.
- Successful representation of residential general contractor in arbitration asserting payment and delay claims.
- Defense of international client in Federal Court bench trial involving breach of contract.
- Settlement of alleged False Claim Act violations against public works direct contractor.
- Settlement of elder abuse claims by homeowners against residential plumbing contractor.
- Merger of numerous developer entities as part of parent company reorganization.
- Successful defense of airport concessionaire in arbitration against claims for payment by direct contractor.
- Defend licensee in Accusation proceedings to obtain settlement and preservation of contractor’s license.
- Settlement of Right to Repair Act claims asserted against general contractor.
Representative Projects
- Bridges
- Public Schools and Colleges
- Railroad Overpasses
- Pipelines
- Landfills
- Remediation Pits
- Airport Supply Buildings
- Airport Concessions
- Hospitals
- Surgery Centers
- Medical Office Buildings
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Tenant Improvements
- Restaurants
- Large Tract Residential Developments
- Multi-Family Residential Buildings
- Custom Single-Family Homes