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Event
The 2014 AIA|LA ProDev Series: Key Legal Principals for the Architect: The meaning of "Standard of Care," Indemnity in Construction Contracts, and Risk Management
Key Legal Principals for the Architect: The meaning of "Standard of Care," Indemnity in Construction Contracts, and Risk Management
Learning Units: 1.0 LUs (60 minute presentation plus Q&A)
Seminar Summary
In general, an architect does not have exposure to negligence claims unless their work is below the "standard of care." We will also review the most important, most misunderstood, and most fought over contractual concept, indemnity. And conclude by showing how to use these legal principles to manage your risk.
Learning Objectives:
-Attendees will learn the basis for the standard of care
-Attendees will learn how the standard of care is applied in negligence claims and lawsuits
-Attendees will learn what indemnity and the duty to defend means in their contract
-Attendees will learn how to minimize risk in their contracts
Speaker(s) Biography:
Ryan Kohler, is a partner at the law firm of Collins Collins Muir + Stewart. Ryan works extensively with design professionals in the architecture and engineering world on business disputes, contracts, and professional liability defense. He has successfully defended design professionals from claims in trials, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.
Brian Stewart, Hon. AIA, is a partner at the law firm of Collins Collins Muir + Stewart. Brian has defended numerous architects and engineers in trial, is an affiliate member of the AIA|LA and of ACEC, and has published numerous articles to help design professionals.
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LocationAIA|LA Chapter Office (View)
3780 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
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Contact
Attendees
R D M.
McDonnell Group
Whittier, CA United States
May 22, 2014 9:16 AM |
Leslie Y.
Altoon Partners LLP
Los Angeles, CA United States
May 21, 2014 4:57 PM |
Noah R.
Riley Architects
Los Angeles, CA United States
May 16, 2014 2:02 PM |
Joe A.
JAWS
Los Angeles , CA United States
May 14, 2014 6:23 PM |
Edward M.
LAWA
marina del rey, CA United States
May 14, 2014 9:42 AM |
Paul L.
lubowicki lanier architecture
el segundo, CA United States
May 09, 2014 10:30 AM |
Mark S.
Mark H. Savel Architects Inc.
Los Angeles , CA United States
May 08, 2014 5:19 PM |
John V M.
John V Mutlow Architects Inc
Los Angeles, CA United States
Apr 30, 2014 6:38 PM |
Richard S.
Langdon Wilson
Los Angeles, CA United States
Apr 03, 2014 7:55 PM |
Richard B.
RLB Architecture
Pacific Palisades, CA United States
Mar 31, 2014 4:43 PM |
Richard P.
PSL Architects
Los Angeles, CA United States
Mar 31, 2014 2:33 PM |
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