Course ID: 20218 | Course Duration: 1 Day

A Practical Guide to Construction Liens Training Class

Course ID: 20218

A Practical Guide to Construction Liens Training Seminar

Get Step-by-Step Instruction on Lien Filing and Management

Do you know the process and procedures for filing and enforcing construction liens? Do you have the skills to successfully defend against lien claims? Safeguard your interests during construction projects with practical knowledge of the construction lien process. Our experienced practitioners will lead you through each step with sample notices, claim requirements and procedural tips. This how-to course will also provide pertinent instruction on statutory and contractual defenses, using bonds to avoid project delays and more. Register today!

Know your rights: Understand which projects are (and are not) subject to construction liens.
Discover the intricacies of what is taken into account when determining the lien amount.
Will enforcing a lien be worthwhile? Find out where your lien ranks among competing liens.
Ensure lien perfection by complying with statutory requirements for notification and claim filing.
Extend the life of a lien to enhance the chances of recovery.
Preserve your lien rights by staying on top of critical deadlines during the construction process.
Avoid costly litigation: Uncover effective strategies for settling lien disputes.
Safeguard against meritless lien claims by understanding your contractual and statutory defense options.
Protect cash flow and development interests by knowing the ins and outs of posting bonds to remove liens.
Get your tough lien-related questions answered by experienced practitioners.


	Agenda
	OVERVIEW OF THE CONSTRUCTION LIEN 9:00 - 10:00, Craig N. Lundgren and William L. Porter What is a Construction Lien? Who is Entitled to a Lien? Which Activities are Lienable? What Property is Subject to a Lien? What Interests are Subject to a Lien? How Do You Determine the Lien Amount? STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES FOR FILING NOTICES AND LIENS 10:00 - 10:45, Craig N. Lundgren and William L. Porter Notices Required to Perfect the Lien Filing the Lien Claim: Procedures and Required Elements The Trigger Date and Deadlines for Preserving Lien Rights The Priority Ranking of Competing Liens Dealing With Errors and Amendments Extending the Life of a Lien and Other Exceptions to the Rules ENFORCING THE LIEN 11:00 - 12:00, Craig N. Lundgren and William L. Porter Step-by-Step Procedures of the Construction Lien Foreclosure Action When Arbitration is the Right Choice Jurisdictional Considerations Effective Settlement Strategies Alternatives if a Construction Lien Isn't Feasible DEFENSES AGAINST LIEN CLAIMS 1:00 - 2:00, Craig N. Lundgren and William L. Porter How to Prepare for Claims Before They Happen Contractual Defenses to Lien Claims Statutory Defenses to Lien Claims Construction Bonds: Requirements and Procedures Conditional Payment Bonds and Procedures How Filing Bankruptcy Affects Lien Claims Q&A ROUNDTABLE: A DISCUSSION OF CURRENT AND PRESSING ISSUES 2:00 - 3:15, Craig N. Lundgren and William L. Porter Recent Case Law Common Mistakes to Avoid Answers to Attendees' Lien-Related Questions ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 3:30 - 4:30, Craig N. Lundgren and William L. Porter Conflicts of Interest Cooperation Among Claimants Rules of Professional Conduct Attorneys' Fees: Settlement vs. Trial