CA Specific

Construction Law

California Construction Law From Start to Finish

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 56 minutes
Scott Bennett
John Goodman
Shain Wasser
Jay Hamad
Michael Hogue
With Scott M. Bennett from Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP + 4 others
Recorded November 11, 2025
Product ID 100867

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Overview

Walk Through the Basics of Construction Law

Whether you are new to the construction practice or are looking for a comprehensive refresher, this online seminar will cover multiple issues that must be taken into consideration in the realm of construction law. Join our experienced faculty as they cover a broad, basic overview of the construction process; the fundamentals of construction contracts and key provisions; the basics of insurance; and the impact changes and delays can have on a construction project. Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills in construction law - register today!

  • Learn the roles of all parties involved in the construction process.
  • Discuss the critical elements that need to be included in comprehensive construction contracts.
  • Discuss how mechanic's liens work and how to properly file a lien.
  • Walk through the fundamentals of insurance and its importance in construction.
  • Learn how delays can impact a construction project and how to work through them if they arise.
  • Run through the claims process in construction cases.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Overview of the Construction Process
  2. Construction Contracts
  3. Mechanic's/Construction Liens and Payment Issues
  4. Understanding Subcontract Terms and Flow-Through Clauses
  5. Changes and Delays in Construction Projects
  6. Construction Lawsuit Basics
  7. Insurance Basics for the Construction Attorney
  8. Ethics for Construction Attorneys

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Product ID 100867

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Overview of the Construction Process

    1. Applicable Law, Regulations, and Statutes
    2. Different Types of Project Delivery Systems and Responsibilities
    3. Roles of Parties and How They Interact

  2. Construction Contracts

    1. Overview of Contract Terms and Language
    2. AIA Contracts
    3. ConsensusDocs and Other Standard Contracts
    4. Allocating Risk Within Your Contract
    5. Drafting Basics
    6. Contract Clauses and Key Provisions You Need to Know
      1. Payment
      2. Scope of Work
      3. Substantial Completion
      4. Other Essential Clauses

  3. Mechanic's/Construction Liens and Payment Issues

    1. How Liens Work
    2. Preliminary Lien Requirements
    3. Filing a Lien
    4. Understanding Public vs. Private
    5. Bonds and Surety Claims
    6. Enforcement

  4. Understanding Subcontract Terms and Flow-Through Clauses

  5. Changes and Delays in Construction Projects

    1. Handling Change Orders
    2. Documenting Changes and Extra Work
    3. Excusable, Concurrent, or Inexcusable
    4. Deficient Plans or Specifications: Design vs. Performance
    5. Damages

  6. Construction Lawsuit Basics

    1. Types of Claims
    2. Time Requirements
    3. Documentation Requirements
    4. Dispute Resolution-Arbitration/Mediation

  7. Insurance Basics for the Construction Attorney

    1. Risk Allocation
    2. Workplace Accidents and Injuries
    3. "Trigger of Coverage" Basics
    4. What is (and is not) Covered Under CGL Policies
    5. Additional Insurance Considerations

  8. Ethics for Construction Attorneys

    1. Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Confidentiality
    4. Attorney Fees
    5. Avoiding Malpractice

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar is designed for:

  • Attorneys
  • Construction Professionals
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Scott M Bennett
Scott M.
Bennett
Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP
John C Goodman
John C.
Goodman
Klinedinst PC
Shain Wasser
Shain
Wasser
Kennedys Law LLP
Jay Hamad
Jay
Hamad
Kennedys Law LLP
Michael R Hogue
Michael R.
Hogue
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Speaker bio
Scott M Bennett

Scott M. Bennett

Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP
Scott Bennett

is an attorney at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. He works with business owners and shareholders, executive management, and business partners to provide legal expertise in construction law, and business and commercial litigation. Mr. Bennett's construction law practice focuses on bringing effective and efficient resolution to matters including claims, disputes and collections. Clients include general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and general businesses. He earned his B.A. degree from Nottingham Trent University and his J.D. degree from Nottingham Law School.

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John C Goodman

John C. Goodman

Klinedinst PC
John Goodman

brings nearly three decades of experience to Klinedinst PC as senior counsel. He has extensive experience counseling and negotiating for clients with a focus on construction law and construction-related insurance defense. Mr. Goodman has worked on major public work cases involving large entities, including state departments of transportation, municipalities, and other public works departments. Prior to Klinedinst, he worked as principal attorney at his own law practice, representing numerous subcontractors and general contractors in disputes involving both public and private construction projects. Mr. Goodman has been appointed as special litigation counsel by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Central District of California to collect on claims of a bankrupt general contractor against various public entities. He also has significant experience in private construction cases. Mr. Goodman earned his B.A. degree in economics from Michigan State University; and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating second in his class.

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Shain Wasser

Shain Wasser

Kennedys Law LLP
Shain Wasser

is a partner at Kennedys Law LLP. She concentrates her practice on civil litigation in federal and state court. She has litigated coverage and bad faith, commercial disputes, product liability, premise liability, real estate agent liability, D&O defense matters including broker liability, marine, employment including wrongful termination and discrimination claims, and construction and habitability claims. Mr. Wasser also handles personal injury matters involving catastrophic injuries, emotional injuries, brain damage and wrongful death. She has significant and extensive experience advising insurance carrier clients on complex coverage issues and developing strategies for resolution. She also assists clients with monitoring complex multi-district litigation. She earned her B.A degree from University of California and her J.D degree from Chapman School of Law. 

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Jay Hamad

Jay Hamad

Kennedys Law LLP
Jay Hamad

is a partner at Kennedys Law LLP. His practice focuses on the construction and shipping industries. He primarily litigates all manners of construction defect, construction injury, property damage, New York Labor Law, admiralty, maritime, cargo and coverage matters. Mr. Hamad represents construction managers, general contractors, sub-contractors and property owners in suits brought against them in construction defect claims, construction accidents, issues of code violations, and building and design-related deficiencies. Mr. Hamad also defends clients in maritime law claims involving the Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Act, cargo defense, and coverage. He has served as lead counsel in jury trials and binding arbitrations which have yielded defense verdicts and positive outcomes for his clients. He has represented clients ranging from multinational corporations to small family owned businesses in state and federal district courts in a wide variety of marine, commercial, casualty and complex medical malpractice litigation. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases in 3 states and 2 federal districts. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from New York University and his J.D. degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law.

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Michael R Hogue

Michael R. Hogue

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Michael Hogue

maintains a multi-disciplinary construction practice providing representation to owners, developers, and major corporations in all aspects and phases of construction and project development in the real estate industry. His practice provides an integrated "one-stop-shop" for a broad cross-section of public and private sector clients in due diligence, transactions, tenant buildouts, project oversight and management, regulatory compliance, disputes, litigation, and restructuring/bankruptcy matters.

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