Construction Defect Alternative Dispute Resolution Symposium to Focus on Value Engineering Approach
0The sold-out July 26-27 symposium will now be offered online in webinar format
KEY WEST, Fla., July 16, 2012 — Innovative new approaches to construction defect resolution will be explored at a symposium on July 26 and 27, 2012 at the Westin Key West Resort and Marina. It was just announced by organizers that this sold-out symposium titled “Drawing a Line at the Bottom Line – Strategies for Reducing Construction Defect Litigation Costs” will now be offered online as a webinar.
The symposium consists of four presentations split between two half-day sessions and will provide insurance carriers, developers, general contractors and subcontractors with successful strategies for reducing construction defect litigation costs. Continuing education credits (CLE) are approved for Florida, Texas and California Bar Associations.
The symposium will address many of the tough issues facing litigants today with emphasis on the “value engineered” approach to construction dispute resolution. A variety of litigation cost savings methodologies will be presented by experts that will help attendees and online viewers develop solutions to encourage earlier resolution of construction defect cases.
“Due to unprecedented interest in this symposium, we are pleased to be able to share the sessions with a broader audience via the web,” says symposium creator Edward Martinet. “Participants who attend either in person or online will learn new construction defect litigation strategies that use a ‘value engineered’ approach to dispute resolution.”
Renowned panelists from across the country will share alternative dispute resolution strategies. The broad list of presenters and moderators includes insurance and construction professionals, construction defect experts, and legal and judicial leaders with extensive backgrounds in construction and insurance arbitration.
“The universe of construction defect litigation is evolving to meet current market demands. Clients are still interested in a premium result, but now, more than ever, we are faced with the realities of the ‘bottom line’ and how it impacts our overall defense strategy,” says symposium Co-Chair Gary F. Baumann, Esq. “The paradigm has definitely shifted, in part due to the economic environment faced by the construction industry, but also because of enlightened industry leaders who appreciate that there just might be a more efficient way to achieve a favorable result in typically complex matters.”
While in-person registration has already reached maximum capacity, the program is available in a webinar format. For registration and event information, visit http://limasolutions.com/ .
Event sponsors include LiMa Solutions, Fulmer LeRoy Albee Baumann, Law Offices of Larry Kent, Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck LLP, US Legal Support, EMP Consultants, Kulit Consulting, Summit Consulting and Architecture, Esquire Deposition Solutions, Edocpros, Xperia Group, Law Offices of Powers McNalis Torres Teebagy Luongo, and JDi Data.
Construction Defect Symposium Will Examine New Strategies for Reducing Litigation Costs
July event in Key West will target decision makers in the insurance and construction industries
CARLSBAD, Calif. and KEY WEST, Fla., May 1, 2012 — In light of the current construction environment, construction defect resolution experts at LiMa Solutions(SM) are hosting a symposium on July 26 and 27 titled “Drawing a Line at the Bottom Line – Strategies for Reducing Construction Defect Litigation Costs.”
The symposium will provide insurance carriers, developers, general contractors and subcontractors with successful strategies for reducing construction defect litigation costs. It will address many of the tough issues facing litigants today – and address how to stay in business in this challenging environment – with emphasis on the development of forward-thinking solutions that can be quickly implemented.
“Our symposium will expose participants to construction defect litigation strategies that will help resolve issues and protect their bottom line,” says symposium creator Edward Martinet. “Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to address obstacles, but most importantly they will be presented with concrete methodologies that result in earlier resolution of construction defect cases.”
Sessions will be led by industry insiders who will share real solutions for reducing litigation costs. Insurance and construction professionals with a breadth of experience navigating construction defect cases will address the obstructions and hindrances that challenge efficient and equitable resolution. Judicial and legal panelists with extensive backgrounds in construction and insurance arbitration will provide their thoughts on the current state of the litigation process. Construction defect experts will present innovative resolution concepts that can save valuable resources, time and money.
On July 26 and 27, 2012 at the Westin Key West Resort and Marina, the symposium will consist of four presentations split between two half-day sessions, leaving time each day for networking. Continuing education credits (MCLE/CE/CPE) are being pursued and will be announced on the event website.
In order to keep the symposium intimate and focused, attendance is limited. For registration and event information, visit the event page.
Event sponsors include Fulmer LeRoy Albee Baumann, Law Offices of Larry Kent, Koeller Nebeker Carlson Haluck LLP, US Legal Support, EMP Consultants, Kulit Consulting, Summit Consulting and Architecture and Esquire Deposition Solutions. Sponsorship opportunities are still available; contact Michael Ruetz, business development manager at michaelruetz@limasolutions.com or (305) 432-0062.
Construction Litigation Leaders’ Forum 2012
Defects • Litigation • Insurance
March 8-9 2012 – Sheraton Delfina – Santa Monica, California
LiMa Solutions Ed Martinet will be providing his insights at the upcoming Construction Litigation Leaders Forum. The HB Forum is designed to provide a comprehensive view of litigation for all parties—plaintiffs, defendants, insurers and in-house counsel. He will be joining many of the country’s leading Construction Defect litigators, mediators, experts and Judges.
Mr. Martinet will be speaking March 8 at 1:45 addressing the panel topic “Is Mediation Working Today”. The focus of the round-table discussion will include: Co-mediating with the Judiciary, Value Engineered ADR, Pre-litigation settlement & related coverage issues, Enforcement of mediation settlements and Cost sharing agreements and impacts on mediations.
For more information on the Forum please visit: http://litigationconferences.com/?p=22538
By Ed Martinet – Key West, Florida…..
Alternative Dispute Resolution has been very effective over the past several decades by aiding the
legal system with an alternative method of resolution outside of the court
system. While there are many approaches to ADR, all can say that they are
frequently preferable to full blown litigation.
However, in some areas of the law, the use of conventional ADR has become so “standardized”
that it has lost the effectiveness that most clients and attorneys initially embraced.
Many cases still take too much time and money before a settlement is obtained.
So let’s look at what has happened over the last 30 years in the area of Construction Defect
(CD) litigation. When CD cases first came into existence the standard court
based model was cumbersome, inefficient, and expensive yet rarely provided a
fair and equitable resolution. The CD industry at that time, primarily counsel and
insurance carriers, modified the then prevalent ADR model to fit the needs of
this complex litigation. This fundamental ADR model was developed within the
San Diego County judicial system and became the standard model. Variations have
been generated and continue to develop across the country and have been proven
effective.
While ADR is still an effective method of dealing with complex CD litigation, why has the
development of more advanced ADR methods been so slow in emerging? The answer
is both complex and simple:
- Most people would just as soon stick with a system or process that they understand
and that does not require continuing education and creativity. - Economic incentives of the existing process restrict new “real” thought.
- It takes a good game plan, time and continual effort to turn a large ship around
to a more effective course.
The industry has made some important and successful changes, and it should be applauded for
those. If we look broadly at legislation that has been proposed and passed in
various states, we see that while the initial concept was thoughtful and
creative, the outcome has been generally less than desirable. Then the
inevitable years of legal decisions and appeals prolong a final decision on
what the law really means.
So what is VE-ADR, how does it differ from conventional ADR?
VE-ADR is an improvement to existing ADR, it provides for a shorter time frame to
resolution, a more efficient utilization of resources. VE-ADR also addresses
the big picture of total litigation expense for all parties, not just one side
or the other.
How VE-ADR addresses these, and many more issues, will be addressed in upcoming blogs on
this website.
Your comments and thoughts are encouraged and appreciated.
By: socaltimes
West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar
May 15-16, 2014, Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim California
2014 event which will be a three day event covering the time period of May 15, and 16, 2014 at the world renowned Disneyland Hotel in beautiful Anaheim California.
