Overview

Construction and design defects continue to plague our court and arbitration systems, resulting in heavy losses for owners, designers, contractors and the insurance industry. Some companies are changing how (and whether) they conduct business in certain markets, such as the condominium market. For all companies, the standard assumptions for risk transfer and insurance coverage are no longer applicable, and the new playing field is changing rapidly.

This seminar will focus on the latest developments and evolving solutions to construction defect problems. Attending this seminar will help keep you on the cutting edge of the construction industry’s most pervasive dilemma.

Thank you to the Seminar Co-Sponsor SkyeTec.

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Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Contractors
Subcontractors
Insurance Professionals
Project Managers
Property Owners & Managers
Real Estate Professionals
Engineers & Consultants
Design Professionals

Agenda

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Faculty

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Peter M. Crofton, Program Chair, is a solo practitioner in the law firm Peter M. Crofton PC where he focuses his practice on the legal aspects of construction, government contracting, construction surety bonds and contract law. He has represented owners, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and surety companies in a variety of arbitration and litigation matters.

Mark V. Hanrahan, Program Co-Chair, a member with Toler & Hanrahan LLC, practices construction law, counseling owners and contractors throughout the lifecycle of a project from contract drafting through project close-out. He was named a “2007 Georgia Super Lawyer” and a “2006 Rising Star” by Law & Politics and the publishers of Atlanta Magazine.

Frank O. Brown, Jr. is a partner at Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco PC and general counsel to the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. His practice areas include real estate and construction disputes, permitting and governmental regulations, environmental law compliance, contracts and warranties, construction defects, design defects, title issues and insurance.

Jonathan D. Crumly is a founding partner of Little & Crumly LLP. Over the past decade he has focused on representing owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors in all forms of construction counseling and dispute resolution. He has over ten years experience in commercial and construction litigation, mediation and arbitration.

John W. Greenfield, a member of Greenfield Bost & Kliros PC, practices in the areas of construction litigation and arbitration, design professional litigation, commercial law, and general civil litigation, and is a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. His articles have appeared in publications including the Architectural Record.

Michael D. Hastings, Mng. Dir. and National Project Risk Practice Leader at Marsh USA Inc., has served as broker, consultant and client executive for contractors, developers, property management firms and project owners including state and regional transit agencies, and has designed, placed, and managed project-specific risk management and insurance programs, including owner and contractor-controlled insurance programs.

Sanford Kaminsky, AIA, RAIC, is a principal and shareholder at Frontline DMA LLC, a Ponte Vedra-based consultancy that helps developers and constructors avoid building defect litigation through quality assurance-quality control practices with an aggressive approach to stemming litigation with a proactive defense in anticipation of a legal claim. He brings more than 25 years experience, covering all aspects of materials and methods for development, construction and risk management.

George E. Nowack. Jr. is founding partner and co-chair of the Community Association team at Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco PC. He has represented condominiums, cooperatives and homeowner associations. One of only three attorneys in Georgia to be elected to the College of Community Association Lawyers, he was elected Dean effective January 1, 2007.

George C. Reid is the founding member of The Reid Firm LLC. For more than 30 years, his legal practice has focused on the litigation, arbitration and mediation of complex construction and business disputes. He has extensive experience in the drafting and negotiation of construction and other procurement contracts. His construction claims and contracting experience has related to a wide variety of commercial and residential projects.

Credits

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This seminar is approved for the following credits

Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency
6.0 General CLE Credits

Georgia Real Estate Commission
6.25 Real Estate Credits

Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board
6.25 Real Estate Appraiser Credits

If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.

Information on Continuing Education Credits

Fees

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Single Registration	$495.00
2 or more (each)	$470.00
Government Employee	$395.00
New Associate	$360.00
Paralegal	$360.00
Student	$297.00
Printed Course Materials	$100.00

Fee Description

Cancellation Policy

We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 7/10/2008.

Location

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This seminar is being held at:

Wyndham Midtown Atlanta

125 Tenth St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: 404-873-4800

Please call the hotel for directions. A courtesy block of rooms has been set aside at the Wyndham Midtown until June 13th. Please call Vanezza Alonzo at 404-870-1549 to reserve, and mention the Construction Defects Seminar & The Seminar Group.

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