Lorman Education Services Presents a Designing And Building Projects Using AIA Contracts Seminar on November 10

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- The seminar will focus on an examination of AIA form contracts and their terms, including specific form contractual provisions. The primary provisions of the standard forms will be considered. The implications for the owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals of using or not using the AIA form contracts and their provisions will be discussed, including the consequences of modifying the form language and suggestions to assist in contract negotiation and risk allocation.

Todd R. Metz, Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P. His practice includes litigation, dispute resolution, and the defense and prosecution of claims in both the public and private contracting sectors. Mr. Metz represents and advises owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals in the formation and administration of construction contracts; preparation and analysis of claims; and mediation, arbitration and litigation of disputes and bid protests. Representative projects include public schools, water treatment facilities, airports, tunnels, museums, commercial/retail and mixed-use facilities, stadiums and arenas. Mr. Metz is a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar’s Construction Law and Public Contract Section. He received his B.B.A. and B.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and his J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law.

James M. Donahue, Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P., where his practice focuses on complex construction litigation and suretyship law. His experience includes representation of owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and sureties in the preparation and analysis of complex claims; preparation and negotiation of contract documents; and litigation before a broad range of forums. Representative projects include hotels/casinos (including The Venetian), cruise ships, refineries, steel mills, computer manufacturing facilities, prisons, schools and power generation facilities. Mr. Donahue’s educational background includes a B.A. degree from Bucknell University and a J.D. degree from Villanova University.

Scott W. Kowalski, Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P., where his practice includes complex construction litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and the defense and prosecution of claims on construction projects. His experience includes representation of owners, general contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and design professionals in the preparation and negotiation of contract documents; preparation and analysis of complex claims; and litigation before state and federal courts, boards of contract appeals and arbitrators. Representative projects include federal prisons, mixed use retail/residential developments, military housing, courthouses, and university facilities (residence halls, academic buildings and athletic facilities). Mr. Kowalski’s educational background includes a B.A. degree from the College of William and Mary and a J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law.

This seminar is designed for contractors, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, architects and engineers, controllers, accountants, construction managers, contract managers, real estate developers, and attorneys.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357796 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.