Anatomy of a Legal Proceeding
In this class, Kevin Estevez from Holden Willits takes participants through the lifecycle of the two most common legal proceedings in the construction industry: (1) civil lawsuits and (2) arbitrations. The goal is to equip attendees with a clear understanding of both types of dispute resolution, helping them know what to do and what to expect if a dispute arises.
With 20 years of experience, Kevin will answer questions, share insights, and educate participants on key legal topics related to these proceedings.
Key Topics:
- Differences between lawsuits and arbitrations
- Realistic timelines for each process
- Pros and cons of each approach
- Disputes that must be resolved in court
- How to preserve critical evidence
- Lawsuits: Pleading stage, Disclosure, Discovery, Motion practice, Trial, Judgments and post-judgment actions
- Arbitrations: Administration, Panel composition and selection, Governing laws and applicable rules, Discovery, Motion practice, Hearings, Arbitration awards and post-award actions
Ideal Attendees:
- Project Managers
- Accounting Department
- Administrative Teams (Home Office)
- Subcontractors
The Academy for Construction Excellence presents a series for those individuals new to the construction industry – whether new to their career and experienced professionals from other industries. Also invited? Those who need a refresher course! Upon completion of these classes, attendees will have a strong knowledge base, creating confidence knowing the key players and processes in commercial construction. In each class, attendees start at a high level and then dive into necessary aspects of these areas:
- Introduction to CRE, 4/22
- Lifecycle of a Project, 5/7
- Development 101, 5/22
- Introduction to Finance in Construction, 6/26
- Contract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps, 8/19
- Understanding the Basics of Liens and Bonds, 9/25
- Anatomy of a Legal Proceeding, 11/6
Register for the full series or for individual classes based on your knowledge gaps.
Taught by Kevin Estevez, Holden Willits.
If attending virtually, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.