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Upcoming Continuing Legal Education Presentations by Construction Law Group Members

To request additional information on any presentation, please email us.

"Construction Contract Law:  The Basics from A to Z"

Date:

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Presenter:

Steven R. Beeghley

Location:

Phoenix City Hall
200 W. Washington St

Speaker's Topics:

Issues that would affect homeowners and small business contractors.

"Real Estate Litigation in Arizona"

Date:

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Presenter:

Sharon B. Shively

Location:

Park Plaza, 2641 W. Union Hills Drive

Speaker's Topics:

Ethical dilemmas that occur in multiple party representations.

ASA Presentation: "Issues regarding Arizona Registrar of Contractors"

Date:

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Presenter:

Sharon B. Shively

Location:

American Subcontractors Assn. of Arizona
450 E. Watkins Street, Suite C

Speaker's Topics:

Issues regarding Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

ABA Presentation:  "Warranties"

Date:

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Presenter:

Stephen J. Anthony

Location:

Arizona Builders' Alliance
1825 W. Adams

Speaker's Topics:

Construction warranties.

Lorman Education Services Program: "Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations in Arizona"

Date:

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Presenter:

Marc C. Goldsen

Location:

Wyndham Phoenix, 50 E. Adams St.

Speaker's Topics:

Transactions that are exempt from solicitation process and non-procurement.

NBI Presentation:  "Managing Project Risk"

Date:

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Presenter:

Julianne C. Wheeler

Location:

TBD

Speaker's Topics:

Contract clauses and the risks associated with them; Avoiding the risk of non-payment through proper use of lien and bond claims.

Arizona State Bar Association - Construction Section; Seminar

Date:

Friday, February 15, 2008

Presenter:

David C. Tierney, co-chairman with Michael Holden, Esq.

Location:

TBD

Speaker's Topics:

Architect liability to those not in privity to the architect; Economic Loss Rule, etc.

Lorman Education Services Program: "Managing Construction Projects in Arizona"

Date:

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Presenter:

David C. Tierney

Location:

TBD

Speaker's Topics:

Indemnity law,  important clauses in contracts, and ethics

ABA Presentation:  "Insurance and Indemnification"

Date:

June, 2008 (TBD)

Presenter:

TBD

Location:

Arizona Builders' Alliance
1825 W. Adams

Speaker's Topics:

Insurance and indemnity issues for contractors.

Arizona State Bar Association - Construction Section; Seminar

Date:

June, 2008 (TBD)

Presenter:

Marc C. Goldsen

Location:

TBD

Speaker's Topics:

Issues concerning public works construction projects

 

 
 
   

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Automotive Law Sacks Tierney represents automobile dealers in administrative licensing and compliance; consumer issues; contracts; employment law; entity structuring; franchise agreements and disputes; mergers and acquisitions; operational matters; real estate sales and leases; sales and use tax disputes; tax planning; and truth-in-lending advice.

Bankruptcy, Reorganization and  Creditors' Rights Sacks Tierney's bankruptcy attorneys represent business creditors, debtors, creditors' committees and trustees in work-outs, bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization matters.

Business and Corporate Law Known for its diversity and depth, Sacks Tierney's business and corporate law practice offers a full range of legal services for your privately owned company.

Civil Litigation Sacks Tierney's litigation practice represents commercial clients in all phases of litigation, from federal to local courts. We regularly handle contested matters from the simplest breach of contract to complex, multiple-party litigation.

Construction Law Our construction lawyers have decades of experience in representing businesses and individuals in all facets of the construction industry. Sacks Tierney's construction clients include owners, general contractors, sub - contractors, materialmen, architects and engineers. This breadth of representation has allowed us to develop significant areas of expertise and provide comprehensive and creative resol utions to complex commercial and residential construction disputes.

Dispute Resolution In addition to serving on some of the American Arbitration Association's (AAA) most sought-after arbitration panels, our attorneys regularly appear as advocates in arbitrations and mediations under AAA rules, or in state court arbitrations held under an arbitration agreement. Our attorneys also regularly act as mediators or settlement conference judges for state court proceedings.

Employment Law Our employment law group has experience with a wide array of employment issues, both in resolving and litigating employment disputes and in the use of preventive law to help employers avoid those disputes.

Estate Planning and Probate Sacks Tierney's estate planning services are of value to virtually anyone who owns substantial assets. Our central focus is on individuals and families whose estates, in the absence of planning, are likely to be subject to federal estate tax.

Family Law/Divorce You can rely on Sacks Tierney for understanding your needs and aggressive representation in the most difficult legal proceeding most individuals ever experience. 

Healthcare Law Our attorneys can address any complex legal issues associated with healthcare. Our clientele includes hospitals; physicians and physician groups; non-physician healthcare providers; management services organizations; outpatient surgery centers; imaging centers; trade and professional associations; and healthcare equipment and product manufacturers and distributors.

Immigration and Nationality Law Sacks Tierney's immigration and nationality group advises employers and individuals concerning a wide range of immigration matters. This practice area includes diagnosis and planning the most efficient route to legal status in the U.S., from work visas to green cards, naturalization and corporate  immigration record keeping.

Indian Law and Tribal Relations Sacks Tierney advises tribal governments and tribal corporations in sophisticated, complex legal matters, and we assist private sector businesses in creating appropriate beneficial enterprises on tribal land.

Intellectual Property Law Sacks Tierney's attorneys meet the growing needs of Arizona's knowledge-based economy. Our intellectual property practice encompasses transactions and litigation, including the registration and protection of: trademarks, copyrights and trade names.

Lending and Financial Services The attorneys at Sacks Tierney's have worked with dozens of community banks and commercial lenders in every aspect of the credit cycle and in every aspect of their business affairs, including loan structure, documentation and, when necessary, modification and restructure.

Private Post-Secondary School Law Sacks Tierney represents owners of private post-secondary career schools in matters involving a wide variety of legal issues, including student issues and state and federal regulation and accreditation.

Real Estate Law Sacks Tierney has a rich tradition of representing clients in the acquisition and disposition of improved and unimproved real property and in title issues, environmental assessments, zoning and land use planning, contracting, leasing, and related financing transactions.

Taxation Law Sacks Tierney advises clients on a wide range of tax issues, from tax planning in transactions to tax exempt qualification for nonprofit entities. We offer a thorough knowledge of business structures, such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other unincorporated entities.

Uniform Commercial Code Whether your needs involve the purchase and sale of tangible goods, bulk sales of business assets, negotiable instruments and banking relations, letters of credit, investment securities or personal property security interests, our UCC practice encompasses commercial transactions and litigation.

Utilities As a result of Arizona's efforts to establish competition in the provision of electric utility services,  providers looking to participate in this market require the services of experienced and knowledgeable counsel.

Water, Environmental and Natural Resources Our attorneys handle negotiations, litigation, lobbying and strategic planning related to groundwater, surface water, effluent and Central Arizona Project water. In addition, we have experience in in-state and interstate apportionment of water resources and resolution of environmental issues.