With the boom in new construction over the last decade, new condominiums,
high rises and shopping malls have transformed the landscape. But along with new construction there are often construction defects. If you or your clients have been involved in construction, you have probably also dealt with construction defects litigation — so this is the seminar for you!
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear experts in the field provide the perspective of the contractor, the owner and the arbitrator/mediator. In addition, find out what happens when green building projects have construction defects and what can be done about it. Please join us for this important and timely seminar!
These Topics Will be Covered:
Owner’s Perspective on Construction Defects
Contractor’s Perspective on Construction Defects
Consultant’s Perspective
Current Insurance Products and Strategies
Green Design Considerations: What to do When Things go Wrong
Pursuing Insurance Coverage
Ethical Considerations
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Contractors/Subcontractors
Insurance Professionals
Project Managers
Property Owners & Managers
Real Estate Professionals
Design Professionals
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
| 9:00 | Introduction and Opening Remarks |
Jager Law Office PLLC
| 9:10 | The Owner’s Perspective on
Construction Defects |
Heffernan Law Firm PLLC
| 10:00 | The Contractor’s Perspective on
Construction Defects |
Key Influences on Water Intrusion
Litigation; How to Protect Yourself Before
the Project Begins; Red Flags to Look for
During the Project - Is the Owner Putting
You at Risk? How to Manage Litigation if it
Happens
Ashbaugh Beal LLP
| 11:00 | The Consultant’s Perspective |
Design Considerations; Reality in the Field
Olympic Associates Company
| 12:45 | Managing Construction Defect Claims
from an Insurance Perspective |
Nuts and Bolts of Available Policies;
Avoiding Gaps in Coverage
Parker Smith Feek, Inc.
| 1:30 | Green Design Considerations: What to
Do When Things Go Wrong |
Foster Pepper PLLC
| 2:30 | Pursuing Insurance Coverage for
Construction Defects: Common Pitfalls
for Construction Coverage |
Foster Pepper PLLC
| 3:15 | Ethical Considerations Related to
Construction Defects Litigation |
What do you do when: Evidence shows
your client’s work is performing? Your
client is presented a consent judgment
offer to settle? A client is uncooperative
or defunct? Defending more than one
trade subcontractor on a case? The insurer
wants all claims regarding additional insured
obligations released?
Jager Law Office PLLC
| 4:15 | Making or Breaking Your Defect Case:
Arbitrator / Mediator Perspective |
Successful Mediation Strategies in
Construction Claims
Christopher J. Soelling PLLC
| 5:00 | Questions and Answers |
Steven J. Jager, Program Chair, is the owner and lead attorney of Jager Law Office PLLC, where his practice emphasizes defense of construction site claims including building defects, person¬al injury, economic and delay claims. He also represents clients involving extensive property damage claims, product liability and general liability.
Thomas F. Ahearne is a member with Foster Pepper PLLC, where he is the chair of his firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice Group. He represents policyholders, with substantial ex-perience in securing coverage for building owners, condomini¬um associations, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in construction defect and water intrusion disputes.
Edward R. Coulson currently chairs Foster Pepper PLLC's construction practice group. He has more than 30 years of complex construction and commercial litigation experience. Mr. Coulson has represented clients in all aspects of the construction industry, including public and private owners, owners' associations, developers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and product manufacturers in state and federal courts, arbitrations and mediations.
Randy Hart, AIA, has been a partner with Olympic Associates Company since 1982 and has provided architectural design, construction defects and building envelope consulting, and property-casualty services since 1989. He has a broad background
in repairing buildings that have suffered damage related to fire, collapse, wind, and similar causes.
Zachary O. McIsaac, an attorney with Ashbaugh Beal LLP, practices insurance coverage litigation on property, commercial general liability, builder’s risk, business liability, directors & officers and professional risk liability policies. He represents owners, developers and contractors in complex litigation.
Edward G. Rhone is a Manager of the Claims Department at Parker Smith Feek, Inc. He is also Vice President and Principal of the firm. Throughout his 24 years of experience, he has worked on a broad spectrum of property and casualty losses.
Christopher J. Soelling, of Christopher J. Soelling PLLC, is a full-time mediator and arbitrator with firsthand experience both prosecuting and defending construction claims.
Devon M. Thurtle Anderson is a member of Heffernan Law Firm PLLC. Her practice focuses on insurance and contract matters, including insurance coverage and construction defect law. She handles matters at all stages of litigation and dispute resolution, including motion practice in state and federal courts and appellate briefing in contract and insurance matters.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Washington State Bar Association
5.5 General & 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits
Oregon State Bar
5.75 General & 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits - The Seminar Group is an Accredited Sponsor
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing, Real Estate Division
6.5 Clock Hours
State of Washington, Office of the Insurance Commissioner
6.0 General & 1.0 Ethics Hours
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
| Single Registration |
$495.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$470.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$395.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$395.00 |
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| New Associate |
$360.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$360.00 |
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| Contractors / Subcontractors |
$297.00 |
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| Real Estate Professional |
$297.00 |
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| Insurance Professional |
$297.00 |
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| Student |
$297.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$505.00 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$100.00 |
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Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 12/4/2009.
| This seminar is being held at: |
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| Washington State Convention Center |
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800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
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| Phone: 206-694-5000 |
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