Gain an understanding of common construction document forms and terminology used in construction disputes.
Gain an understanding of common construction document forms and terminology used in construction disputes. Many paralegals are asked to provide basic services to attorneys and clients in connection with construction contracts and disputes. Unless the paralegal is familiar with industry contract forms and usual and customary solutions to problems, valuable time will be lost. This topic will inform and empower paralegals by providing them with background, biases, strengths, and weaknesses of the common forms of construction documents; an understanding of common terminology in construction disputes; issue-spotting skills common to these disputes; and familiarity of the basic tools available to assist attorneys and clients.
Agenda
Contract Formation
- Written Contracts
- Oral Contracts
- Implied Contracts
- RFPs
- Competitive Bids
Breach of Contract
- Excused Performance
- Inexcusable Breach
Damages and Remedies
- Specific Performance
- Restitution
- Money Damages
Special Construction Issues
- Contract Interpretation
- Practical Construction
- No Damages for Delay
- Contract Modifications
- Termination for Convenience
- Prompt Payment
- Pay When Paid
- Mechanics’ Liens
- Trust Funds
- Bid Protests
Other Material Issues
- Good Faith
- Fair Dealing
- Mistake
Speakers
Carol A. Sigmond ,
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC- Managing partner of the New York office of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
- Concentrates her practice on construction industry matters, including contract preparation, mediation, litigation, suretyship, bid protests, appeals, and arbitration
- Extensive experience litigating construction disputes for public works and buildings in both the public and private sectors
- Represents New York clients in construction defect litigation relating to issues that arise when adjacent owners develop their properties
- Current Vice President of the New York State Bar Association and the former President of the New York County Lawyers Association
- Frequent speaker and author on topics relating to construction law and publishes The Co-Op Condo Help Line appearing monthly in various Mann Report publications
- Member of Law360‘s 2019 Construction Editorial Advisory Board
- Sits on the Lawyers Council of the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City and is a member of the Construction Lawyers Society of America
- J.D. degree, The Catholic University of America School of Law; B.A. degree, Grinnell College
- Can be contacted at csigmond@cohenseglias.com or 212-871-7400
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for paralegals, legal assistants, associates, and other legal professionals.
