Construction law is a hybrid practice area, utilizing the contract drafting and negotiation skills of a corporate lawyer with the risk mitigation and dispute resolution expertise of a litigator. This program focuses on both areas: drafting key construction contract provisions and then using those provisions in the context of litigation.
First, the panel identifies the more widely used forms and structures of construction contracts, with a focus on some of the more commonly negotiated provisions. Next, the panel discusses the contract provisions that most often arise in claims and impact litigation strategy in the event of a project dispute. Then, the panel explains several key Massachusetts statutes which have a direct impact on the extent and enforceability of construction contract provisions. Finally, the panel addresses various strategies to use when negotiating construction contracts. Develop and sharpen your practice toolkit.
First, the panel identifies the more widely used forms and structures of construction contracts, with a focus on some of the more commonly negotiated provisions. Next, the panel discusses the contract provisions that most often arise in claims and impact litigation strategy in the event of a project dispute. Then, the panel explains several key Massachusetts statutes which have a direct impact on the extent and enforceability of construction contract provisions. Finally, the panel addresses various strategies to use when negotiating construction contracts. Develop and sharpen your practice toolkit.
Course Content
2:00 - 2:40 pm
2:40 - 3:30 pm
3:30 - 3:40 pm
3:40 - 3:50 pm
3:50 - 4:15 pm
4:15 - 4:35 pm
4:35 - 4:55 pm
Speakers
Chair- Bradley L. Croft, Esq., Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, PC, Boston
- Sara P. Bryant, Esq., Murtha Cullina LLP, Boston
- Bruce I. Tribush, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP, Boston
