Many public owners are utilizing increasingly one-sided contract documents that restrict contractors' rights. Contractors bidding public work need to understand the legal and practical implications these pitfalls present for contractors working on public projects. The topics discussed will include, but are not limited to:
- Killer Clauses to Watch Out For
- Ways to Provide Notice & Preserve Rights
- The Fairness in Construction Contracting Act
- How to Protect Yourself Contractually
- Project Documentation Required
A hot breakfast will be provided for all attendees. An information packet and flash drive containing reference materials for each of the topics presented will be given to each attendee. This event is limited to the first 30 individual registrants.
Presenters
Don Gregory, Director
Gregory, chair of the firm’s Construction area, represents subcontractors, suppliers, architects, owners, contractors and others in the construction industry. He serves as general counsel to a number of construction trade associations, including the American Subcontractors Association, and has been regularly recognized in “Super Lawyers,” “The Best Lawyers in America,” and is highly rated by Chambers USA, which states that “Gregory’s name is synonymous with the representation of subcontractors, an area in which he has an enviable reputation."
Eric Travers, Director
Travers practices in the firm’s construction law area, representing subcontractors, general contractors, owners, suppliers, architects, sureties, construction managers and others. Eric advises construction businesses in all aspects of construction law, including resolution of payment disputes, contract drafting and negotiation, risk management strategies, and preserving, perfecting and enforcing/defending mechanic’s liens.
Mike Madigan, Associate
“Recognized as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine, Madigan focuses his practice in the areas of construction law and litigation, advising clients on mechanic’s lien, collections, claims and other issues in the construction industry. Prior to his legal career, Mike worked as a project manager for a national contractor and has a degree in civil engineering.