2023A-14452-NPC-ROC Notice of Hearing and Packet MAILED

2023A-14452-NPC-ROC · Registrar of Contractors · 2024-02-21

REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

Jack Electric LLC. Case No. 2023-14452 COMPLAINANT, Docket No. 2023A-14452-NPC-ROC v. NOTICE OF HEARING ON CONTESTED CASE 928 Construction, LLC. License No. ROC 339617

RESPONDENT.

This Notice of Hearing is issued under A.R.S. § 41-1092.05(D).

HEARING INFORMATION The hearing is set for:

April 5, 2024 1:00 PM Velva Moses-Thompson Google Meet. A link will be provided directly from The Office of Administrative Hearings. Go to www.azoah.com to request to appear in-person.

If you have requested to appear in-person at the hearing, the hearing will be held at 1740 W Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

You must attend this hearing. This is an adversarial hearing before an administrative law judge, and is conducted in a similar manner as judicial proceedings. Thus, you must be prepared to present evidence, including witness testimony and documents, in support of your case.

STATEMENT OF LEGAL AUTHORITY AND JURISDICTION The State of Arizona has determined that the licensing and regulation of construction contractors is a proper state function, and has vested authority in the Registrar of Contractors

to administer Title 32, Chapter 10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. A.R.S. §§ 32-1101 et seq.

All hearings for alleged violations of Title 32, Chapter 10 are conducted under Title 41,

Chapter 6, Article 10. A.R.S. § 32-1156.

The statutes and rules governing the hearing can be found at: Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 41-1092 to -1092.12, and Arizona Administrative Code R2-19-101 to -122. PARTICULAR ARIZONA STATUTES AND RULES INVOLVED The statutes and rules the Respondent is alleged to have violated are cited in the complaint and citation, which were served on the Respondent on January 12, 2024.

SHORT AND PLAIN STATEMENT OF THE MATTERS ASSERTED The complaint and citation allege that the Respondent committed the following act(s):

Charge: 1 A.R.S. § 32-1154(A)(10)

THE PARTIES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

Because Respondent is a licensee and is charged with an act(s) or omission(s) that is cause for the suspension or revocation of a license, Respondent is a party to this case and will be a party to the hearing. Because Complainant alleged Respondent committed an act(s) or omission(s) that is cause for the suspension or revocation of a license, Complainant is a party to this case and will be a party to the hearing.

Respondent and Complainant, as the parties to the hearing, will present evidence and

argument to the administrative law judge.

RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED The parties to the administrative hearing may choose to be represented by an attorney.

A.R.S. § 41-1092.07(B). If one of the parties is a company, the company may be represented by an officer or employee if that person satisfies the conditions set forth in A.R.S. § 32- 1156(B). CHANGE OF ADDRESS Each party must inform the Registrar and the Office of Administrative Hearings of any change of address within five (5) days of the change. A.R.S. § 41-1092.04.

HEARING PROCEDURES AND RULES The administrative hearing will be conducted in accordance with A.R.S. §§ 41-1092 to -1092.12, and A.A.C. R2-19-101 to -122. The parties should review the statutes, rules, and processes governing the administrative hearing. Copies of the statutes, rules, and articles regarding the administrative hearing process can be found at https://www.azoah.com/.

REGISTRAR’S APPEARANCE BY VIDEO CONFERENCE OR TELEPHONE The Registrar’s investigators, employees, and attorneys will appear at the hearing via video conference or telephone unless requested by a party to appear in-person. Requests for the Registrar’s investigators, employees, or attorneys to appear in-person must be filed with the Registrar and the Office of Administrative Hearings no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing date.

HEARING PACKET In the interests of administrative efficiency, the Registrar compiles and discloses

certain documents to the parties and the Office of Administrative Hearings. These documents

are attached to this Notice of Hearing as the “Hearing Packet.” If any party wishes to submit

additional evidence, they must do so during the hearing after completing a disclosure statement. See “Disclosure Statement” section below. SUBPOENAS FOR TESTIMONY FROM A WITNESS OR DOCUMENTS The parties to the hearing must be prepared to present evidence in support of their

case. If a party wants to obtain testimony from a witness or documents not in the party’s

possession, the party must prepare and file a written subpoena for the Administrative Law

Judge to review and sign, if approved. A.R.S. § 41-1092.07(C). Forms for requesting a

subpoena can be found on the Office of Administrative Hearings’ website at www.azoah.com. The party seeking a subpoena must serve notice on all the parties to the hearing, and on the Registrar. A.R.S. § 41-1092.04.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT At least seven calendar days before the hearing, each party must prepare and serve a

disclosure statement on all other parties, and file it with the Office of Administrative Hearings.

A.A.C. R4-9-118; A.A.C. R2-19-108. The disclosure statement must include any exhibit the

party will use at the hearing. A party’s failure to timely disclose any witness or exhibit, without good cause, may result in the administrative law judge excluding those witnesses or exhibits from being used at the hearing. A.A.C. R4-9-118(C). A sample disclosure form is available on the Registrar’s website at https://roc.az.gov/forms/RC-L-800A%20- %20Prehearing%20Disclosure%20Statement%2020191007v4.pdf

CHANGING THE HEARING DATE The date of the hearing may only be advanced or delayed on the agreement of the

parties or on a showing of good cause. A.R.S. § 41-1092.05(C). The date of the hearing may

be changed by filing a written agreement of the parties to change the date of the hearing. The

written agreement must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, directed to the

assigned Administrative Law Judge, and transmitted to the Registrar and all other parties. The

assigned Administrative Law Judge may be found on the Office of Administrative Hearings’ web portal at www.azoah.com If a party would like to move the date of the hearing without agreement of all parties, the party must file a written motion with the Office of Administrative Hearings, directed to the assigned Administrative Law Judge, and transmit a copy to the Registrar and all other parties.

The motion must state in detail good cause for why the date of the hearing should be advanced or delayed, and the position of all other parties regarding the advancement or delay. A party may also file a motion asserting a right to an expedited hearing upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances or the possibility of irreparable harm. A.R.S. § 41-1092.05(E).

RESOLUTION SHORT OF ADJUDICATION In any case which is resolved or settled by the parties, or which is withdrawn by the Complainant without objection from Respondent after the Notice of Hearing is issued, the parties must notify the Office of Administrative Hearings of the resolution or settlement. Any such cases will be listed on the Registrar’s website and its records under the category: “Closed Complaints – Resolved/Settled/Withdrawn.” Dated February 16, 2024.

By: /s/ Erika Hoskin Erika Hoskin Legal Secretary Legal Department Arizona Registrar of Contractors Copy mailed via USPS First Class mail February 16, 2024 to: Respondent(s) 928 Construction, LLC 3266 S. Little Dr Flagstaff, AZ 86005

LANG THAL KING & HANSON PC Megan N. Schandle, Esq. 6730 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Complainant(s) Jack Electric LLC. 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Copy sent electronically this same date to: Respondent at email address on record with the Registrar Respondent’s Attorney at email address of record with Registrar Complainant at email address on record with the Registrar

Case No. 2023-14452 /

Katie Hobbs, Governor Martin Quezada, Director

Hearing Packet FAQ What is the Hearing Packet?

The Hearing Packet is a packet of certain documents collected or issued by the Registrar over the course of its investigation.

Who gets the Hearing Packet?

The Hearing Packet is assembled and distributed to all parties and to the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) prior to an administrative hearing.

What types of cases does the Registrar prepare a Hearing Packet for?

The Registrar prepares a Hearing Packet for Complainant-Handled Cases and No-Pay Cases. Note: If the Docket Number on the Notice of Hearing contains a “CHC” or “NPC”, your case is a Complainant-Handled Case or a No-Pay Case.

What is in the Hearing Packet?

The Hearing Packet contains essential case-specific documents and at a minimum will include the following documents:

● Original complaint;

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● Citation; and ● Answer.

The Hearing Packet will also contain the following documents (if applicable):

● Jobsite inspection notices, notes, and photos; ● Written directives; and ● Compliance inspection notices, notes, and photos.

What if there are documents missing from the Hearing Packet?

If there is any evidence you submitted to the Registrar that are not included in the Hearing Packet it is your responsibility to introduce that evidence at the administrative hearing. Note: The administrative law judge assigned to your case does not have access to the entire Registrar record.

If there is additional evidence you submitted to the Registrar during the investigation that you also want to introduce as evidence during your hearing, it is your responsibility to:

● Properly disclose that evidence to the other party; and ● Introduce the evidence during your hearing.

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How do I disclose evidence I intend to use at a Hearing?

You must properly disclose any and all documents and witnesses you intend to use at your hearing according to the Registrar’s Prehearing Disclosure Rules. See Arizona Administrative Code Section R4-9-118.

A sample prehearing disclosure form and instructions are provided to the parties by the Registrar.

How do I obtain documents I previously submitted to the Registrar?

If you previously submitted documents to the Registrar and need a copy of these documents, please contact the Registrar’s Legal Department or submit a public records request at https://roc.force.com/AZRoc/s/roc-public-request.

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December 26, 2023

Via U.S. Mail and Email

Complainant Jack Electric LLC. 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Via U.S. Mail and Email

Respondent 928 Construction, LLC 3266 S. Little Dr FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86005

Re: Complaint No. 2023-14452

Dear Complainant and Respondent:

The Registrar received a complaint filed against 928 Construction, LLC for non- payment of materials or services rendered. This complaint is incomplete and will not be substantively reviewed by the Registrar until the following documentation is provided:

1. Copy of contract or written statement of how you started business

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602.542.1525 · Toll Free 877.692.9762 · roc.az.gov Lg100a 11/23 Please provide ALL requested information by January 2, 2024. The Registrar will close this complaint (as incomplete) without further written notice if you fail to provide the requested documentation by such date.

Documents can be submitted by:

Mail: P.O. Box 18244, Phoenix, Arizona, 85005-8244 In-Person: 1700 W. Washington St., Ste. 105, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007-2812 Email: [email redacted]

Although the complaint is incomplete at this time, Respondent may file a response with the Registrar raising any issues or affirmative defenses to the complaint.

If the required information is provided and this complaint becomes complete, Respondent will be provided an additional opportunity to respond to the complaint.

Sincerely,

/s/ Dylan Warwick Dylan Warwick Legal Department 1700 W Washington St. Ste 105 Phoenix, AZ 85007

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Person Filing Complaint (Payee) Business Name Full Name (First Middle Last) ROC License Number(s) (if any) Jack Harpur Street Address City State Zip Code 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale Arizona 86326 Phone Number Email Address (928) 301-1800 [email redacted] I consent to receive communications electronically in connection with this case

Name of Attorney (if any)

Attorney’s Street Address City State Zip Code

Attorney’s Phone Number Attorney’s Email Address

Licensee Information (Payer) Name (as shown on contracts, invoices, etc.) ROC License Number(s) 928 Construction, LLC ROC 339617 Street Address City State Zip Code 989 S. Main st. Ste A PMB #469 Cottonwood Arizona 86326 Phone Number Email Address

Name of Person(s) Representing License Adam Cook Complaint Information Principal Amount Due (excluding interest and fees) Contract Date (if applicable) $19,010.00 June 20, 2023 Have you filed a civil complaint? No List all specific invoices which have not been paid. Attach additional pages if necessary. Invoice #1367

Certification I certify, upon information and belief, that the above-named licensee has failed to pay monies in excess of seven hundred fifty dollars when due for materials or services rendered in connection with the licensee’s operations as a contractor. I further certify, upon information and belief, that the above-named licensee has the capacity to pay, or has received sufficient monies as payment for the particular construction work project or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased. A.R.S. § 32-1154(A)(10). Printed Name Signature Date Jack Harpur Declaration & Signature I am the Complainant in this Complaint Form or Complainant’s duly authorized representative. I declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this Form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that any documents submitted in support of this complaint are true and correct copies of the originals and are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will assist in the investigation or in the prosecution of the contractor or other parties, and will, if necessary, attend hearings and testify to facts. Printed Name Signature Date Jack Harpur REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

Case No. 2023-14452 Jack Electric LLC.,

COMPLAINANT, v. CITATION 928 Construction, LLC License No. ROC 339617,

RESPONDENT.

The Registrar issues this Citation to 928 Construction, LLC (“Respondent”) under A.R.S. § 32-1155(A). If Respondent fails to answer this Citation by January 27, 2024, then under A.R.S. § 32-1155(C), Respondent’s failure to answer may be deemed an admission of the act or acts charged in the underlying complaint, and the Registrar may then suspend or revoke Respondent’s license(s).

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1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 · Phoenix AZ 85007-2812 602.542.1525 · Toll Free 877.692.9762 · roc.az.gov Lg101 8/21 THE WRITTEN COMPLAINT On December 20, 2023, Jack Electric LLC. (“Complainant”) filed a written complaint with the Registrar. A copy of that Complaint is attached to this Citation. A FORMAL STATEMENT OF THE CHARGES AGAINST RESPONDENT The Registrar investigated this matter and finds cause to charge Respondent with violation(s) of Title 32, Chapter 10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Respondent is charged with violating: Charge :1 A.R.S. § 32-1154(A)(10) — Failure by a licensee or agent or official of a licensee to pay monies in excess of $750 when due for materials or services rendered in connection with the licensee's operations as a contractor unless the licensee proves that the licensee lacks the capacity to pay and has not received sufficient monies as payment for the particular construction work project or operation for which the services or materials were rendered or purchased.

If the matter proceeds to a hearing and the administrative law judge determines that any

of the charges listed above are supported by a preponderance of the evidence, then

Respondent’s license(s) may be subject to suspension or revocation, and Respondent may be

subject to other penalties provided by law, including civil penalties under A.R.S. §§ 32-1154(E)

and (F).

FILING A WRITTEN ANSWER

Respondent must appear by filing with the Registrar a written answer to the citation and

complaint showing cause, if any, why Respondent’s license(s) should not be suspended or

revoked. A.R.S. § 32-1155(A). Respondent’s written answer should contain the heading

“Written Answer to Citation and Complaint” and should include the case number, which is

Case No. 2023-14452.

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1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 · Phoenix AZ 85007-2812 602.542.1525 · Toll Free 877.692.9762 · roc.az.gov Lg101 8/21 How to File a Written Answer: Respondent’s written answer may be submitted in the following ways: In-Person: 1700 W. Washington St., Ste. 105, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007-2812 Mail: P.O. Box 18244, Phoenix, Arizona, 85005-8244 Email: [email redacted] The Registrar’s normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If Respondent submits a written answer by mail, it is not filed with the Registrar until the Registrar actually receives it. Deadline for Filing a Written Answer: Respondent must file a written answer with the Registrar no later than January 27, 2024. This deadline is calculated under A.R.S. §§ 32-1155(A) and (B), which provides a deadline ten days after service of the Citation. Service of the Citation and Complaint is complete five days after the Registrar mails a copy of the Citation and Complaint to Respondent’s latest address of record in the Registrar’s office. Consequences for Failing to File a Written Answer: If Respondent fails to answer, Respondent’s failure may be deemed an admission of the act or acts charged in the written complaint. A.R.S. § 32-1155(C). The Registrar may then suspend or revoke Respondent’s license(s). THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING If Respondent files a timely written answer contesting any charges in the Complaint, then the Registrar will request the Office of Administrative Hearings set a date for an administrative hearing and will notify all the parties at least 30 days before that hearing. A.R.S. § 41-1092.05(D). RESPONDENT’S RIGHT TO REQUEST AN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE Under A.R.S. § 41-1092.06, if Respondent submits a request to the Registrar for an informal settlement conference, the Registrar must hold a conference within 15 days after

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1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 · Phoenix AZ 85007-2812 602.542.1525 · Toll Free 877.692.9762 · roc.az.gov Lg101 8/21 receiving the request. Respondent’s request for an informal settlement conference must be in writing and must be filed no later than 20 days before the administrative hearing. A.R.S. § 41- 1092.06(A). The Registrar will not close or settle any case without both parties’ appearance at the Settlement Conference. The parties participating in the settlement conference must have the authority to settle the case and must waive their right to object to the participation of the Registrar’s settlement conference representative in the final administrative decision. A.R.S. § 41-1092.06(B). Any statements, either written or oral, made by the parties at the conference, including a written document, created or expressed solely for the purpose of settlement negotiations, are inadmissible in the administrative hearing. A.R.S. § 41-1092.06(B). RESPONDENT’S PRIOR RECORD Under A.A.C. R4-9-117, in determining the appropriate discipline, the administrative law judge and the Registrar may consider not only facts in the current case, but also facts in prior cases and any documents regarding Respondent on file with the Registrar. Respondent’s prior disciplinary record and current license(s) status may be considered as a mitigating or aggravating factor in determining the appropriate discipline. EVIDENTIARY DISCLAIMER By issuing this Citation, the Registrar is directing Respondent to file a written answer to the Citation and Complaint, showing cause, if any, why Respondent’s license(s) should not be suspended or revoked. A.R.S. § 32-1155(A). This Citation does not constitute proof that any charge or allegation in Complainant’s written complaint is in fact true. This Citation does not constitute proof that Respondent violated any statutory provision or rule adopted by the Registrar.

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Dated January 12, 2024. By: /s/ Robert Stirling Robert Stirling Assistant General Counsel Legal Department Arizona Registrar of Contractors COPY of the foregoing mailed by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, January 12, 2024 to: Respondent Certified Mail No: [number redacted] 928 Construction, LLC 3266 S. Little Dr FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86005

Copy mailed by USPS First Class mail this same date to:

928 Construction, LLC 3266 S. Little Dr FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86005

Complainant Jack Electric LLC. 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Copy sent electronically this same date to: Respondent at email address on record with the Registrar Complainant at email address on record with the Registrar

Case No. 2023-14452 /

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Name of Attorney (if any)

Attorney’s Street Address City State Zip Code

Attorney’s Phone Number Attorney’s Email Address

REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

JACK ELECTRIC, LLC, File No.: 2023-14452 Complainant, WRITTEN ANSWER TO CITATION vs. AND COMPLAINT

928 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, License No. ROC 339617, Respondent 928 Construction, LLC (“928”) responds to the Citation issued on the foregoing matter as follows:

Respondent denies Charge 1 together with the allegations as set forth in the Citation for the above captioned matter. In further response to the Charges and allegations in the Citation, Respondent affirmatively states as follows: 1. Under the Subcontract Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit 1) the following pertinent provisions exist: 5. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENTS.

B. The invoice and payment schedule will be as follows: *** 6. Receipt of a progress payment from Owner to Contractor is a condition precedent to paying Subcontractor under this Contractual Agreement. Contractor must notify Subcontractor within three (3) days of a late or of a nonpayment to Contractor from Owner.

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6. PROJECT FINAL PUNCH LIST AND FINAL PAYMENT. At the near completion of the project, Contractor’s Lead Carpenter and/or Production Manager will develop a Project Final Punch List. The Lead Carpenter and/or Production Manager will specifically list each item which either needs corrected or completed by Subcontractor in order for Contractor to consider their work completed. A signed copy of the Project Final Punch List will be issued to Subcontractor. A. Final payment for the project will not be paid to Subcontractor until: 1) Subcontractor has completed the Project Final Punch List and has met the Contractual Agreement; *** 3)Contractor has been paid final payment from Owner for work Subcontractor has completed; and ***

928 has just recently invoiced the owner for the final draw and payment on the project and has not yet been paid. Accordingly, the express conditions precedent for the requirement of final payment due Jack Electric have not yet been met and Jack’s claim for payment is premature. Furthermore, the project may be subject to punch list items which need to be performed prior to the obligation for 928 to make final payment. Without final payment from the owner, 928 lacks the capacity to pay and has insufficient funds to pay.

WHEREFORE, Respondent/Contractor requests the Citation be dismissed, and 928 be found not responsible for the charges set forth therein. Dated this 24th day of January, 2024

/s/ Tevis Reich Tevis Reich

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ORIGINAL and COPY of the foregoing sent as indicated this 24th day of January, 2024 to:

Legal Department Registrar of Contractors 1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Via email: [email redacted]

Jack Electric, LLC 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Via email: [email redacted]

/s/ Kaci Kay

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2023-14452 message

Kaci Kay (Assistant to Tevis Reich, Esq.) <[email redacted]> Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 5:01 PM To: "[email redacted]" <[email redacted]> Cc: Tevis Reich <[email redacted]>, Rene Horne <[email redacted]>

See the attached Written Answer to Citation and Complaint for the above referenced case on behalf of Respondent, 928 Construction, LLC.

Thank you,

Kaci Kay Legal Assistant Law Office of Tevis Reich, PLLC

East Dale Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-213-1800 (W) 928-779-0447 (FAX)

[email redacted]

website: treichlaw.com

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Jack Electric LLC., Case No. 2023-14452 COMPLAINANT, v. ORDER DENYING REQUEST TO 928 Construction, LLC , DISMISS License No. ROC 339617,

RESPONDENT. BACKGROUND On January 12, 2024, the Registrar issued a citation against Respondent’s License No. ROC 339617. Respondent filed its Answer on January 24, 2026. The Answer included a request to dismiss the citation. ORDER IT IS ORDERED that Respondent’s request to dismiss is DENIED. The issues underlying the Citation and Complaint are best suited for presentation before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Respondent is free to raise the arguments and defenses presented in its request to dismiss before the administrative law judge. A Notice of Hearing will be issued in due course. Dated February 7, 2024. By: /s/ Robert Stirling Robert Stirling Assistant General Counsel Legal Department Arizona Registrar of Contractors Copy mailed via USPS First Class mail February 7, 2024 to:

of 2 REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS 1700 W. Washington St.– Ste. 105 – Phoenix, AZ 85007-2812 Telephone (602)542-1525 Toll Free (877)692-9762 Lg127 5/21 Respondent 928 Construction, LLC 3266 S. Little Dr FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86005 Respondent’s Attoreny Tevis S. Reich Esq. Law Office of Tevis Reich, PLLC 6 E Dale Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Complainant Jack Electric LLC. 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Copy sent electronically this same date to: Respondent at email address on record with the Registrar Respondent’s Attorney at email address on record with the Registrar Complainant at email address on record with the Registrar

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REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA

JACK ELECTRIC, LLC, File No.: 2023-14452 Complainant, WRITTEN ANSWER TO CITATION vs. AND COMPLAINT

928 CONSTRUCTION, LLC, License No. ROC 339617, Respondent 928 Construction, LLC (“928”) responds to the Citation issued on the foregoing matter as follows:

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WHEREFORE, Respondent/Contractor requests the Citation be dismissed, and 928 be found not responsible for the charges set forth therein. Dated this 24th day of January, 2024

/s/ Tevis Reich Tevis Reich

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ORIGINAL and COPY of the foregoing sent as indicated this 24th day of January, 2024 to:

Legal Department Registrar of Contractors 1700 W. Washington Street, Suite 105 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Via email: [email redacted]

Jack Electric, LLC 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Via email: [email redacted]

/s/ Kaci Kay

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Answers - AZROC <[email redacted]>

2023-14452 message

Kaci Kay (Assistant to Tevis Reich, Esq.) <[email redacted]> Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 5:01 PM To: "[email redacted]" <[email redacted]> Cc: Tevis Reich <[email redacted]>, Rene Horne <[email redacted]>

See the attached Written Answer to Citation and Complaint for the above referenced case on behalf of Respondent, 928 Construction, LLC.

Thank you,

Kaci Kay Legal Assistant Law Office of Tevis Reich, PLLC

East Dale Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-213-1800 (W) 928-779-0447 (FAX)

[email redacted]

website: treichlaw.com

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LANG THAL KING & HANSON PC 6730 N. SCOTTSDALE RD., SUITE 101 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85253 TELEPHONE (480) 534-4900 Please e-serve filings on: [email redacted] Please note new firm name and email addresses JAMES N. HANSON, #029091 [email redacted] (not for e-service) MEGAN N. SCHANDLE, #037402 [email redacted] (not for e-service)

Attorneys for Respondent 928 Construction, LLC ARIZONA REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS Jack Electric, LLC, Case No.: 2023-14452 Complainant, NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL v. 928 Construction, LLC, License no. ROC 339617 Respondent. James N. Hanson, Megan N. Schandle, and the law firm of Lang Thal King & Hanson, P.C. hereby give their notice of appearance on behalf of Respondent 928 Construction, LLC in this case. Counsel’s contact information is: James N. Hanson Megan N. Schandle Lang Thal King & Hanson, P.C. 6730 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101 Scottsdale Arizona 85253 [email redacted] [email redacted] [email redacted] Counsel designates the email address [email redacted] as the email address for filings, disclosure, and discovery. Counsel’s individual email listed above may be used for other communications, or for courtesy copies of filings, discovery, and disclosure so long as these items are emailed to [email redacted]. . Received 2/14/2024 ROC Legal

DATED this 14th day of February, 2024. LANG THAL KING & HANSON PC By: /s/ Megan N. Schandle James N. Hanson Megan N. Schandle Attorneys for Respondent ORIGINAL filed via e-mail this 14th day of February, 2024, to: Arizona Registrar of Contractors P.O. Box 18244 Phoenix, Arizona 85005-8244 [email redacted] COPY emailed this same day to: Jack Electric, LLC 760 Calle Carillo Clarkdale, AZ 86324 [email redacted] By: /s/ Amanda Smith

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Amanda Smith <[email redacted]> Wed, Feb 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM To: "[email redacted]" <[email redacted]>, "[email redacted]" <[email redacted]> Cc: Megan Schandle <[email redacted]>, James Hanson <[email redacted]>

Good Morning,

For filing, attached is a Notice of Substitution of Counsel regarding the above-referenced matter. If you have any questions please contact our office.

Thank you,

Amanda

Amanda Smith Legal Assistant Direct: 480-534-4894 | Website | vCard 6730 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 101 | Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-534-4900 NOTICE: This message and its attachments are confidential and may be attorney-client privileged. They are protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy the message in both electronic and paper form and notify Lang Thal King & Hanson at 480-534-4900 or by email to the sender. Thank you.

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Mediation Services Mediation services are available to the parties. What is Mediation? Mediation is a method of resolving disputes where the parties can end conflict without the expense and time associated with the full administrative process. Who Participates in During mediation, a mediator will attempt to help the Mediation? parties find an optimal solution to the conflict. Both parties must agree to participate in mediation, and both parties must bring a representative to mediation that has full authority to settle the entire matter. Mediation Is Not Neither the Registrar nor the Office of Administrative Mandatory Hearings will penalize a party for not agreeing to mediation. Where do the Parties The parties will meet at the Office of Administrative Meet for Mediation? Hearings to participate in mediation.

The Office of Administrative Hearings is located at 1400 West Washington, Suite 101, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. When does Mediation can occur after the Registrar issues a citation, but Mediation Occur? before the administrative hearing. Why Should Parties Mediation can be an alternative to the full administrative Consider Mediation? process. Mediation is beneficial because it is (1) time- efficient, (2) cost-effective, (3) confidential, and (4) capable of providing flexible solutions to complex problems. How to Request If the parties wish to mediate this case, they must file a Joint Mediation Request for Mediation with the Office of Administrative Hearings. A Joint Request for Mediation is included with this Mediation Notice. REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA _________________________ Case No. _______________ COMPLAINANT,

v. JOINT REQUEST FOR MEDIATION _________________________ RESPONDENT.

REQUEST

The parties jointly request that this matter be referred to mediation in the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). ☐ This matter is set for hearing on __________________(date). ☐ This matter is not currently set for hearing. MEDIATION AGREEMENT By requesting this mediation and signing below, the parties understand, represent, and agree: 1. The parties are prepared to commence mediation and will be ready for mediation on _____________________(date); 2. The parties will participate in the mediation process in good faith; 3. This request for mediation is not intended to hinder or delay administrative proceedings; 4. No party will contend that the mediation limits the power of OAH and its administrative law judges to conduct an administrative hearing and issue decisions under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092 – 1092.12; 5. The parties will be courteous and respectful throughout the mediation process to all participants; 6. The mediation is completely voluntary and the principal purpose is to allow the parties a full and fair opportunity to discuss settlement; of 3 REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS 1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105 – PHOENIX, AZ 85007-2812 Telephone (602)542-1525 1-877-692-9762 7. The mediator may conduct joint and separate meetings with the parties and may suggest resolutions to the parties’ dispute, but the mediator has no authority to impose a settlement upon the parties; 8. The mediation process is confidential. Communications made, material created for or used during, and acts occurring during mediation are confidential and may not be discovered or admitted into evidence in any proceeding except as provided by A.R.S. § 12-2238; 9. The mediator is not subject to service of process or a subpoena to produce evidence or to testify regarding any evidence or occurrence relating to the mediation except as provided in A.R.S. § 12-2238(C); 10. Neither the mediator, nor the Registrar of Contractors, nor the Office of Administrative Hearings is subject to civil liability for any act or omission in connection with any mediation service or activity except for acts involving

intentional misconduct or reckless disregard of a substantial risk of injury to the rights of others; 11. Throughout the mediation process, each party must have a representative present who will have full settlement authority to settle all claims at issue in the administrative

proceeding. 12. The mediation process will terminate when: a. The parties reach settlement; b. The mediator determines that further efforts at mediation are no longer likely

to achieve a settlement; or c. One of the parties withdraws from mediation. _____________________________________ _______________________ Complainant (or representative) Date

_____________________________________ _______________________ Respondent (or representative) Date

of 3 REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS 1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105 – PHOENIX, AZ 85007-2812 Telephone (602)542-1525 1-877-692-9762 PREHEARING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ***DO NOT SUBMIT THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE PREHEARING DISCLOSURE FORM***

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES A copy of the Arizona Administrative Code’s Rules for the Registrar of Contractors can be located on the Registrar’s Website.

PREHEARING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT Under A.A.C. R4-9-118(A), before a hearing, the parties must prepare a disclosure statement. The disclosure statement must contain: • A list of all the witnesses the party will call to testify, including the witnesses’ contact information and a brief description of the subject matter of the witnesses’ expected testimony; and • A list of all the exhibits that the party will use at the hearing.

FILE PREHEARING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS • The Prehearing Disclosure Statements and Exhibits may be submitted to the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings using any of the following: • Electronically: https://portal.azoah.com/submission/ • In-Person or by Mail: 1740 West Adams Street, Lower Level, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

EXCHANGING DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Under A.A.C. R4-9-118(B) (effective November 5, 2017), a party to the hearing must serve on every other party and file with the Office of Administrative Hearings a copy of: • The disclosure statement; and, • Any exhibit that the party will use at the hearing. Service: The disclosure statement and exhibits must be served on all parties in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code R2-19-108 Filing Documents. Under A.A.C. R2-19-108, service is completed by: • Personal delivery; • 1st class, certified or express mail; or • Facsimile. Timing: The disclosure statement and the exhibits must be served and filed not less than seven calendar days before the date of the hearing. Under A.A.C. R2-19-108, a document is served on a party: • On the date it is personally served; • Five days after it is mailed by express or 1st class mail; • On the date of the return receipt if it is mailed by certified mail; or • On the date indicated on the facsimile transmission.

CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE Under A.A.C. R4-9-108(C), if a witness or an exhibit is not timely disclosed as required the rules, and good cause for the failure to disclose is not shown, then the administrative law judge may: • Order that certain witnesses or exhibits not be used at the hearing; • Order that a particular fact is or is not established for the record; or, • Order that a charge, a defense, a claim, or some portion thereof, be dismissed.

Form RC-L-800A Prehearing Disclosure Statement Rev. 10/08/2019 Instructions Form PREHEARING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM RC-L-800A

PART 1: WITNESS LIST DOCKET NO. Under A.A.C. R4-9-118(A), before a hearing, a party must prepare a disclosure statement containing a list of all the witnesses the party will call to testify, including the witnesses’ contact information and a brief description of the subject matter of the witnesses’ expected testimony. If you need additional space to list all witnesses, complete and attach additional Witness Lists. Example 1. Name 2. Telephone Number 3. Email Address

John Doe (123) 456-7890 [email redacted] 4. Subject Matter of Expected Testimony

John Doe will testify regarding the poor workmanship and poor installation of the Garage Door. Mr. Doe will also testify regarding the invoices and change orders for the project.

Witness 1. Name 2. Telephone Number 3. Email Address

4. Subject Matter of Expected Testimony

Witness 1. Name 2. Telephone Number 3. Email Address

4. Subject Matter of Expected Testimony

Witness 1. Name 2. Telephone Number 3. Email Address

4. Subject Matter of Expected Testimony

Witness 1. Name 2. Telephone Number 3. Email Address

4. Subject Matter of Expected Testimony

Form RC-L-800A Prehearing Disclosure Statement Rev. 1/15/2019 Page 1 of 3 PART 2: EXHIBIT LIST DOCKET NO. Under A.A.C. R4-9-118(A), before a hearing, a party must prepare a disclosure statement containing a list of all the exhibits that the party will use at the hearing. Note: All exhibits listed below must be provided to all parties to the hearing. See A.A.C. R4-9-118(B). If you need additional space to list all witnesses, complete and attach additional Exhibit Lists. Example Contract for new garage door. Invoice #10001 – Cost for garage door replacement.

Exhibit Exhibit Name

Form RC-L-800A Prehearing Disclosure Statement Rev. 1/15/2019 Page 2 of 3 PART 3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURE I certify that the above information is true and correct and that I will serve a copy of this disclosure statement and any exhibits listed in Part 2 to all parties to the hearing in accordance with A.A.C. R4-9-118. I acknowledge and understand that if I fail to properly disclose a witness or exhibit, the administrative law judge may: • Order that certain witnesses or exhibits not be used at the hearing; • Order that a particular fact is or is not established for the record; or, • Order that a charge, a defense, a claim, or some portion thereof, be dismissed.

I am the (check one):  Complainant  Respondent Docket No.

Print Name Signature Date

Form RC-L-800A Prehearing Disclosure Statement Rev. 1/15/2019 Page 3 of 3