The attorneys of Porter Law Group, and other attorneys at the firm regularly conduct seminars on legal topics vital to the construction industry. We believe that informed clients are more successful clients. We encourage you to expand your knowledge about the legal issues that affect your business. If you would like to attend a seminar, please contact us for signup information.
Construction Collections
Aug. 21 3 – 5 pm
Oct. 14 3 – 5 pm
Dec. 9 3 – 5 pm
This is a basic two-hour course on the fundamentals you need to know about how the construction collection process works. The discussion identifies the proper documents to use, the timelines in which to use them, and to whom the documents must be provided in order to successfully pursue construction claim rights. Specific topics include the Preliminary 20 Day Notice, Conditional and Unconditional Waivers and Releases, Notices of Completion, Notices of Cessation, Mechanics’ Liens, Bonded and Unbonded Stop Notices, Payment Bond Claims, Miller Act Claims, Prompt Payment Remedies, the Affidavit-Counteraffidavit Process and the Construction Lawsuit. Important industry forms, deadline diagrams, articles, additional helpful materials and tips from a construction industry legal professional are provided.
Sacramento Builders Exchange
1331 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Register online at www.sbxchange.com
or contact Valerie Hawkins at 916-442-8991 ext. 105
What To Do When Good Projects Go Bad
Bill Porter and Conor McElroy, Porter Law Group.
Moderator: Donald K Struckmann, Donald K. Struckmann, PLC.
October 21 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Stop construction project nightmares in their tracks – get on the right track from the start.
Regardless of how well-planned your construction project is, unexpected circumstances can impede your success and potentially cost you far more in time and money than you intended. Whether you are starting your first construction project or have years of experience under your belt, this seminar is a must. You’ll acquire the shrewd wisdom and good judgment necessary to succeed, no matter what challenges arise. You’ll get critical insight into the often turbulent construction process, including issues surrounding bid mistakes, delays and interruptions, lien and bond claims, and preparing project files. Attend this seminar and make sure your next project is free of claims and disputes – and learn how to effectively handle these problems when they do occur.
• Learn to spot conflicts in time to take preventive action
• Tackle differing site conditions and delay headaches – get the project back on track
• Resolve conflicts productively at minimal cost and achieve maximum relief
• Avoid payment nightmares – efficiently manage the payment process
• Use alternative dispute resolution to your advantage … before the dispute ends up in
the courtroom
• Includes Professional Manual
Lorman Education Services
Red Lion Hotel
1401 Arden Way, Sacramento
Register online at www.lorman.com
or call 866-352-9539