Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section

Dallas Bar Association
Construction Law Section

Focuses on a broad range of legal and industry issues that arise in the context of public and private construction projects. Through luncheon seminars and its newsletter, the Section aims to keep its members abreast of new developments and trends in construction law. The Section actively encourages its members to participate in pro bono projects which involve construction issues.

Construction Law Section

The Section publishes a handbook titled "Texas Lien and Bond Claims Handbook" that is available for purchase. The Handbook is in its Fifth Edition. All five editions have been authored by Steven E. Kennedy, of McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C. and Fred Wilshusen, of Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, LLP who generously gave of their time and effort to ensure this information would be available to the Bar. The order form for the Texas Lien and Bond Claims Handbook published by this Section may be requested from Tim Sherry, of Canterbury, Elder, Gooch, Surratt, Shapiro & Stein, PC at 972.239.7493

The cost is $150.00 plus shipping charges. Lien Law forms on diskette are included.

Come to our monhly luncheons on the first Thursday of every month in 2009

December 8 , 2009 | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

Dallas Bar Association - Construciton Law Section

* Holiday Party *

Dallas Bar Association Construction Law Section Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Luncheons

August 6 , 2009 | 12:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

CLE LUNCHEON: Timothy R. Overman, PE, CMA - The Kenrich Group LLC

Title of Speach: Documentation of Change Orders

Explanation of Topic: The topic will discuss the need to adequately document change orders and claims to maximize recovery, speed the dispute resolution process and reduce the risks of False Claim Act allegations.

September 6 , 2009 | 12:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

CLE LUNCHEON: Cynthia Tari - Hermes Sargent Bates, LLP

Title of Speach: Construction Legistlative Update

Explanation of Topic: The presentation will address the most recent legistlative session as it affects the construction industry.

October 1, 2009 | 12:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

CLE LUNCHEON: David Margulies - The Margulies Communication Group

Title of Speach: Media Savvy Litigation in the Internet Age

Explanation of Topic: This program demonstrates the latest strategies for dealing with the news media and litigation within the legal profession's ethical guidelines.

November 5, 2009 | 12:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

CLE LUNCHEON: Rod Toben - American Arbitration Association

Title of Speach: American Arbitration Association (AAA) Rules and ADR Systems Update

Explanation of Topic: The presentation will provide an overview of changes to the AAA's Construction Industry Arbitration and Mediation Rules which were updated on September 1, 2009. Additionally, the presentation will address the new dispute resolution options available through the AAA's Construction Division.

December 3, 2009 | 12:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

No presentation due to Holiday Party.

January 7th, 2010 | 12:00 PM | Belo Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas Texas 75201

CLE LUNCHEON: Doug Uloth, Uloth P.C.

Title of Speach: Common issues in Commercial Construction Bankruptcies

All Continuing Legal Education Programs are co-sponsored by the Dallas Bar Foundation.

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