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Top 8 Mistakes I Made as a New Construction Law Attorney

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59 minutes
Patrick Kelly
With Patrick Kelly from Gray Reed
Recorded April 29, 2025
Product ID 100492

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Overview

Avoid Construction Contract Mistakes and Other Missteps

These are mistakes others have made so you don't have to! In this program, join an experienced construction lawyer for a review of eight common pitfalls that trip up attorneys new to construction law. From the contract to the courtroom, here are some lessons you don't want to learn the hard way - register today!

  • Review construction contract language that will escalate, not resolve disputes.
  • Find out how indemnification provisions and coverage gaps can go terribly wrong.
  • Review mechanics' lien mistakes that will leave clients out money.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Poorly Defined Scope of Work
  2. Insufficient Planning for Changes and Delays
  3. Force Majeure Provisions - Lessons Learned
  4. Payment Pitfalls
  5. Not Properly Negotiating or Drafting Indemnification Provisions
  6. Leaving Gaps in Insurance Coverage
  7. Mechanics' Lien Missteps
  8. Number One Mistake in Construction Litigation

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1 Total
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  1. Top 8 Mistakes I Made as a New Construction Law Attorney

    1. Poorly Defined Scope of Work
    2. Insufficient Planning for Changes and Delays
    3. Force Majeure Provisions - Lessons Learned
    4. Payment Pitfalls
    5. Not Properly Negotiating or Drafting Indemnification Provisions
    6. Leaving Gaps in Insurance Coverage
    7. Mechanics' Lien Missteps
    8. Number One Mistake in Construction Litigation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Construction professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Patrick Kelly
Patrick
Kelly
Gray Reed
Speaker bio
Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly

Gray Reed
Patrick Kelly

is an attorney with Gray Reed. He is a commercial litigator with experience representing clients through every stage of the dispute resolution process. While serving as first and second chair, Mr. Kelly has successfully advocated for his clients in state, federal and bankruptcy courts across Texas. With clients in the construction, oil and gas, banking, private equity and manufacturing industries, he has experience with a broad range of legal issues, including breach of contract, fraud, partnership disputes, business divorces, payment disputes, construction defects, liens, payment bond claims, adversary proceedings, the bankruptcy claims process, Chapter 11 bankruptcy issues, UCC claims, and sovereign immunity. Mr. Kelly earned his B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and his J.D. degree from Baylor University School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association (Commercial Law, Construction Law, and Bankruptcy sections) and Houston Young Lawyers Association. Mr. Kelly is admitted to practice in Texas, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western districts of Texas.

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