Develop And Teach A Course On Practices And Pitfalls In The Construction Industry That Are Subject To Law Suits PDF Download

Legal Strategies for the Construction Industry is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the ins and outs of the most significant legal issues in one of today's most complex industries. Featuring chairs and senior partners from some of the nation's leading firms, this book is a guide for all parties involved in construction deals on how to successfully structure, negotiate, and complete construction projects in both the public and private sectors. Construction attorneys will learn tips on how best to advise their clients, including tailored approaches for owners, general and subcontractors, lenders, sureties, and design professionals. Their clients will gain insight into establishing successful working relationships with business partners while minimizing their own liability. The experts in this book walk readers through the construction process from structuring effective contracts to efficiently resolving disputes—and how to avoid the most common mistakes at each stage. For understanding the laws behind construction and the practices that separate successful projects from the rest, Legal Strategies for the Construction Industry is an indispensable resource. About Inside the Minds: Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.This book is by: John R. Miller, Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson PA—“Issues Specific to Construction Law” Robert A. King, Reed Smith LLP—“Understanding Construction Issues” Mark W. Nelson, Hall & Evans LLC—“The Nuts and Bolts of Construction Lawyering” Susan Linden McGreevy, Husch Eppenberger LLC—“Working with Clients in Construction Law” Charles B. Lewis, Jenkens & Gilchrist—“The Varied Roles of Construction Lawyers” Dennis A. Estis, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis—“Resolving Problems and Creating Solutions: Successful Construction Litigation” Michael K. Wilson, Broad and Cassel—“Change and Variety in Construction Law” Scott D. Cessar, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC—“A Primer on the Basics of Construction Law” Gregory M. Weinstein, Godwin Gruber LLP—“The Role of the Surety Construction Attorney” David M. Hayes, Clark Hill PLC—“My Experience in Construction Law” William J. Peters, Gordon & Rees LLP—“Assisting Construction Clients” Lynn R. Axelroth, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP—“Issues for Owners and Lenders” Joseph G. Bisceglia, Jenner & Block LLP—“Observations from Thirty Years in the Trenches of Construction Litigation”