J.D., Golden Gate University, School of Law, San Francisco, 2014
B.A., San Francisco State University, 2010
Dustin Amrein is a shareholder in the Firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups.
An experienced litigation attorney, Dustin represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and material suppliers in complex construction and real estate disputes.
Dustin regularly assists construction clients in actions involving mechanics liens, stop notices, construction delays, and construction defects disputes. His experience in helping contractors navigate and secure construction contracts helps him understand the complexities that often to lead to litigation in the construction industry.
Dustin also represents commercial real estate clients through easement and quiet title actions, encroachment disputes, breach of lease and unlawful detainer actions, and complex contract disputes.
He is active with many local industry organizations, including the Sacramento Regional Builder’s Exchange, where he sat on the Construction Legal Committee from 2021-2022; the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Sacramento, where he sat on the Emerging Leaders Board from 2019-2021; and the Sacramento County Bar Association, where he was Chair of the Real Property Law Section from 2015-2017. He currently sits on the Legal Advisory Committee for the Association of General Contractors (AGC) of California.
Association of Commercial Real Estate (ACRE)
Member
Association of General Contractors (AGC) of California
Legal Advisory Committee, 2025 – present
Placer County Builders Council
Board Member
North State Building Industry Association
Member
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Emerging Leaders Board, 2019 – 2021
Placer County Bar Association
MCLE Planning Committee, 2018-2019
Sacramento County Bar Association
Board Representative for Six Legal Sections
Real Property Law Section, Chair, 2015 – 2017
E-Communications Committee, 2015 – 2016
Legal Referral Services, Vice-Chair, 2016 – 2017
Sacramento Regional Builder’s Exchange (SRBX)
Construction Legal Committee, 2021 – 2022
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Member
Awards
Best Lawyers in America©, 2026 (Construction Law; Litigation – Real Estate)
Best Lawyers in America©, Ones to Watch, 2022-2025
(Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Real Estate)
Northern California Rising Stars List, by Super Lawyers (2020-2025)
Real Estate
Sactown Magazine’s Top Lawyers List (2024)
Construction
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has long warned against the dangers of “renting” a qualifier—where a licensed individual allows their name and license to be used by a construction company without actually overseeing its operations. This practice has not only led to a rise in consumer complaints but…
Weintraub Tobin’s Construction Group attorneys, Dan Steinberg, Jessica Robison, Dustin Amrein, and Blake Gibbs will present No Pay, No Problem: Mechanics’ Liens & Smart Collections, a practical seminar focused on protecting your right to payment on construction projects. This informative and interactive session will provide attendees with clear guidance on…
On Wednesday, May 20th Weintraub Shareholder Dustin Amrein will present “Payment Enforcement: Lien Law,” on behalf of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California. This comprehensive webinar is designed to help contractors protect their right to payment. The session will cover the four critical forms every contractor must understand—Preliminary Notice,…
Beginning January 1, 2026, a number of new and recently enacted California laws will take effect that will significantly impact the construction industry. These changes affect a wide range of issues, including payment practices, retention limits, contract administration, claims and change order procedures, and dispute resolution. Owners, developers, contractors, and…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Dustin Amrein and Benjamin Lewis have been named shareholders in the law corporation. Dustin Amrein is a shareholder in the Firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups. He represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and material suppliers in complex construction and real estate disputes. His practice includes assisting clients with matters involving mechanics liens, stop…
Weintraub Tobin was proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s 2025 Hard Hats and High Heels Gala, celebrating Habitat of Greater Sacramento’s 40th Anniversary. The event surpassed its $500,000 goal, raising over $575,000 to help build homes, communities, and hope for the next 40 years. Weintraub attorneys Dan Steinberg, Jessica Robison,…
Weintraub Tobin is proud to share that 46 of the Firm’s attorneys have been honored in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ (up from 41 attorneys last year). Of the 46 attorneys recognized, 11 have been recognized as Ones…
Weintraub Tobin hosted its internal mock trial on June 27, 2025. Designed to help associates refine their courtroom skills while under the expert supervision of more senior attorneys, the mock trial included key elements of real litigation. Over 30 participants joined from across all offices and ranks, including shareholders, associates,…
Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 47 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers® and Rising Star lists, an annual review recognizing outstanding attorneys in the region. The selection process includes peer nominations, independent research to evaluate candidates, and peer reviews.…
In an article for The Daily Journal, Weintraub senior attorney Dustin Amrein writes about legislative changes from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and what subcontractors and contractors need to know to stay compliant and avoid violations. His suggestions include: Don’t “rent” a qualifier Elimination of paper subcontractors The…
Weintraub Tobin is honored to announce that 34 of its attorneys have been selected to the inaugural Sactown Magazine Top Lawyers 2024 list. Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin are recognized in over a dozen practice areas on this year’s list, including Real Estate, Employment & Labor, Business Litigation, and Estate Planning…
Dustin Amrein of the Weintraub Tobin Construction Group succeeded in reducing a mechanics lien against his client, Oroville Hospital, from $16.8M to $5.4M after proving that the claimant had wrongfully inflated the lien. The court, after a thorough review of the parties’ briefing, removed $11.4 million in improper charges from…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 41 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. 32 Weintraub attorneys are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, of which six…
Weintraub Tobin was proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s 2023 Hard Hats and High Heels Gala. The annual event, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, raised a record-breaking $497k to help support the work of Habitat for Humanity in addressing the affordable housing crisis in the Greater Sacramento Region. Several…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that 25 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and eight attorneys have been named to the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Three attorneys have also named “Lawyer of…
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to welcome Dustin Amrein as a senior attorney in the Firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups, where he represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and material suppliers in complex construction and real estate disputes.
