Construction Law

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Construction Surety Bonds: An Attorney's Guide

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Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
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Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
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Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
James McMahon
With James M. McMahon from RCC Family of Companies
Recorded August 13, 2025.
Product ID 100678

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Overview

From Agreements to Claims to Disputes

Bonds are often the last line of defense for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers seeking payment when other avenues fail. Navigating the complexities of bonds, from filing to claims to disputes, can be a minefield without the right tools. This course will help you master the critical aspects of construction bonds to protect your clients' interests and avoid mistakes that could cost them their claim. Get the knowledge and confidence you need to manage construction bond issues effectively - register today!

  • Get a practical refresher on the different types of bonds and the crucial roles of principal, obligee, and surety.
  • Review bond agreements and ensure that clients are protected if things go awry.
  • Avoid fatal filing and claim mistakes that could leave clients without compensation.
  • Anticipate and counter common defenses to bond claims.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Construction Bond Refresher: Types and Parties
  2. Caution: What to Watch for in Bond Agreements
  3. Coordinating Construction Bonds, Liens, Indemnity Clauses, and Other Remedies and Contractual Provisions
  4. Bond Filing Requirements and Claims: Avoiding Key Pitfalls
  5. Navigating Bond Disputes: Practical Insights and Pointers

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Product ID 100678

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Construction Bond Refresher: Types and Parties

    1. Types of Bonds
    2. Dynamics Between Principal, Obligee, and Surety
    3. Bonds in Public vs. Private Projects
    4. Miller Act and Little Miller Acts
    5. When Are Bonds Needed for Private Projects?

  2. Caution: What to Watch for in Bond Agreements

  3. Coordinating Construction Bonds, Liens, Indemnity Clauses, and Other Remedies and Contractual Provisions

  4. Bond Filing Requirements and Claims: Avoiding Key Pitfalls

    1. Ensuring Proper Filing
    2. Claims Timing, Procedures, and Notice Requirements
    3. Documentation Tips for Successful Claims
    4. Mechanics of Claim Investigation and Recovery

  5. Navigating Bond Disputes: Practical Insights and Pointers

    1. Common Causes of Bond Disputes
    2. Defenses to Bond Claims
    3. Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration Pointers
    4. Litigating Bond Disputes

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Construction professionals, real estate developers, insurance professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

James M McMahon
James M.
McMahon
RCC Family of Companies
Speaker bio
James M McMahon

James M. McMahon

RCC Family of Companies
James McMahon

is an attorney with CCA America. His practice focuses on construction law and litigation. Mr. McMahon is a member of the New Jersey State, New York State, and Massachusetts bar associations; New Jersey State Bar Association's Construction Law Section; and Federal District Courts of New Jersey, New York and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also an active member of the New Jersey Association of General Contractors and New Jersey Utility and Transportation Contractors Association, serving on the Association's Legislative Affairs Committee. Mr. McMahon earned his B.A. and B.S. degrees from Boston College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School.

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