L EARNING L IEN L AW
Presented by the Construction Law CLE Committee
Friday, September 28, 2018 8:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
Bar Association Office 1507 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach
This seminar will focus on perfecting lien rights, rights and obligations of both lienors and property owners, prosecuting and defending against lien foreclosure actions, and avoiding pitfalls.
Agenda includes:
Welcome and Opening Remarks by William J. Cea, Esq., Becker & Poliakoff, P. A., Chair, Construction Law Committee **
Establishing a Lien: Who and When? by Richard Chaves, Esq., Ciklin Lubitz * This presentation will cover the basis for liens under applicable statutes, who is entitled to record a lien, and preliminary conditions and deadlines for the lien.
Navigating the Process: by Craig Distel, Esq., McDonald Hopkins, LLC. This presentation will cover the nonjudicial aspects of implementing the lien law, including, for example, proper payment and lien releases, contractor affidavits and demands for sworn statements of account available under Chapter 713.
Enforcement, Remedies and Bonds: by Richard Cartlidge, Esq., Mrachek Law * This presentation will focus on the tools that can be utilized by lienors and owners in the prosecution and defense of lien claims. The discussion will focus on the pitfalls that lienors must be prepared for and the defenses that owners have to liens, including those that were otherwise properly perfected.
* Board Certified in Construction Law; ** Board Certified in Construction Law and Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Sponsors
3.5 CLER; 3.5 CERTIFICATION CREDITS IN CONSTRUCTION LAW AND REAL ESTATE. COST: $ 100.00 PBCBA MEMBERS ~ $ 140.00 NON MEMBERS. Register online at www. palmbeachbar. org or by mail( return this form with your check). Those registering after 9 / 21 / 18 add $ 10.00 late fee. All refund requests must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the seminar.
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____ I will not be able to attend the seminar, however I would like to order the audio. The cost is the same as above, however please include $ 10 for shipping & handling. Allow 2 weeks for delivery. PBCBA, 1507 Belvedere Rd., WPB, 33416. 9 / 28 / 18 Const.
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