About the Construction Law Team

Our practice is designed with a single purpose in mind: to help you with construction related legal matters. With attorneys and staff that have direct construction or construction law related experience, we can immediately address your situation in the most efficient way.

Pamela J. Scholefield - Attorney

Bryan Weaver - Construction & Engineering Technical Advisor

Joe Kuykendall - Construction Technical Advisor

Kathy King - Paralegal

Pamela J. Scholefield - Attorney

Pam started her career as an engineer for General Electric in 1984. During that time she fulfilled numerous positions such as manufacturing engineer, automation engineer and electrical power distribution product sales engineer, eventually becoming the Area Manager for the Electrical Distribution and Control division working with contractors involved in large commercial and public works projects. While attending law school at the University of San Diego she continued working full time for local electrical distributors as a GE equipment specialist.

After receiving her J. D. in 1998, she resisted the urge to work for a large law firm, knowing that she would be able to make more of an immediate impact working closely within the construction industry. She practices in markets where she is able to capitalize on her already extensive construction background.

Academics and Memberships

• University of Florida 1984
  • B.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering with Honors
  • Tau Beta Pi- National Engineering Honor Society
  • Alpha Pi Mu- National Industrial Engineering Honor Society
• University of San Diego School of Law 1998
  • Juris Doctor-Cum Laude
    • San Diego Law Review- Executive Editor
    • Academic Support Instructor in Contracts for at-risk law students
    
    
• Admitted State Bar of California 1998
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
• American Bar Association
• ABA Construction Law section
• ABA Law Practice Management section
• San Diego County Bar Association
• Construction Law Section
• General Civil Litigation Section
• American Inns of Court. Barrister-Oliver Wendell Holmes Chapter



• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) Currently Active (15 yrs. Registered in Colorado)

Bryan Weaver-Construction and Engineering Technical Advisor

Bryan is an integral part of the firm as an in-house consultant for construction and engineering questions and case evaluation. Rather than bring in an industry "expert" for general evaluations, the firm provides clients with this expertise as part of the overall client value package.

True to the firm's philosophy of providing client oriented benefits such as hands-on construction experience, Bryan has an active California General Engineering Contractors License and has been a project manager for multi-million dollar factory and industrial projects ranging from extensive rework of baggage handling systems at O'Hare Airport and Detroit Airport, as well as new ride installation at Disneyland.

He has factory automation and robotics project experience that includes, Sony, Thomson Consumer Electronics, Philips, Panasonic, JVC, Sharp, Sanyo and others both domestically and internationally. He also has design and project experience for numerous semiconductor manufacturing, appliance manufacturing, assembly, drilling, mining and refinery projects.

Prior to joining Scholefield & Associates, Bryan was the North American Business Development Manager for a well-respected multinational factory automation manufacturer.

In addition to engineering and construction experience, Bryan has an extensive background in business marketing, sales and entrepreneurial ventures. Bryan is responsible for business development, marketing and ligitation technology at the firm.

Bryan plays a key role in the firm by performing in-house evaluation of construction and engineering documents, timelines, critical path analysis and other factors influencing contract disputes. His experience and training provides a unique asset to the clients of the firm, in that the firm is able to obtain real world construction perspectives without resorting to outside paid experts.

Education:

• University of Florida 1985
  • BS Industrial & Systems Engineering
• University of South Florida 1978
  • BA Business Administration- Marketing
  
  
• California General Engineering Contractors License #887523

Joe Kuykendall - Construction Technical Advisor

Joe is part of our Construction Technical staff. His experience and training reinforce the firm’s commitment to providing our clients with the most complete in-house construction law consulting expertise.

Joe's role is to evaluate construction projects and analyze the facts as they relate to construction scope of work, trade standards and contract disputes. As a result, the firm provides a unique benefit to clients with the ability to provide multi-dimensional construction perspectives from individuals who have a wealth of real-world experience.

There is no substitute for experience and Joe readily demonstrates this with his practical hands-on approach. His experience ranges from design and construction of a wide variety of projects including swimming pool and landscape projects and home remodel and repair. He is very familiar with small project coordination, scheduling and execution.

Joe holds an active California General Building Contractors License #890797, along with C-53 Pool and C-27 Landscape specialty classifications. In addition, Joe also has extensive knowledge and expertise in vehicle fleet operations and management. With a degree in automotive technology, he graduated with honors and was on the Dean’s List; Joe earned a Double Master ASE status in Heavy Trucks and standard vehicles, California Smog certification license, and many other industry certifications.

Kathy M. King - Paralegal

Kathy King is a seasoned paralegal who joined Scholefield in 2006. She brings with her an extensive work history in construction, real estate and eminent domain law with other highly respected San Diego-area law firms. While proficient in numerous areas of law, she works exclusively within the construction litigation department at Scholefield.

With over 20 years of construction law experience in the San Diego legal community, Kathy provides a wealth of practical and insightful wisdom to the firm with her litigation and appeals experience. She became a Certified Paralegal in 2004.

Of particular note; in 2005, prior to joining Scholefield, Kathy was part of a trial team that won a $42 million verdict in Solana Beach School District v. Pardee Homes, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIC 802090, wherein the school district initially tried to acquire the land under threat of condemnation for $19 million.

Outside of work, Kathy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as traveling.