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Everyday Neighbor Disputes: Boundary Lines and Fences, Easements, Water Drainage, and More

Credits Available
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California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Pending 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Brian Fischer
Roy Viola Jr.
Janet Howe
David Swedelson
With Brian Fischer from THD Design Group + 3 others

Wed, Feb 25, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101549

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Overview

Help Clients Protect Their Property Rights

From misplaced fences and tree conflicts to drainage fights, neighbor disputes can quickly escalate into expensive litigation, strained community relations, and lasting hostility between property owners. Can you prevent these everyday squabbles from spiraling out of control? This program offers practice-ready insights for handling the disputes you will encounter most often. Equip yourself with the tools to resolve these cases efficiently, protect your clients' property rights, and minimize long-term neighbor warfare. Register today!

  • Learn how to untangle unclear deed descriptions and conflicting surveys.
  • Create effective solutions for structures that cross boundary lines.
  • Understand the limits of easements - and learn how to address overreach.
  • Counsel clients on liability for cut or fallen trees and limbs.
  • Resolve disputes over flooding, pooling, and erosion caused by altered drainage.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2024-2026 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Boundary Line and Survey Conflicts
  2. Encroachment Disputes and Fences
  3. Easements, Access, and Rights of Way
  4. Trees and Landscaping
  5. Nuisance and Use Conflicts
  6. Water, Drainage, and Runoff

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Product ID 101549

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Pending 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Boundary Line and Survey Conflicts

    1. Gaps, Overlaps, and Ambiguous Legal Descriptions
    2. Conflicting Surveys
    3. Boundary by Agreement or Acquiescence: Challenges and Defenses

  2. Encroachment Disputes and Fences

    1. Driveways, Garages, Sheds, and Other Structures Crossing Property Lines
    2. Fences: Location Squabbles, Cost Conflicts, and Spite Fences

  3. Easements, Access, and Rights of Way

    1. Driveway and Road Disputes (Blocked Access, Overuse, Maintenance/Cost Sharing)
    2. Relocation or Misuse of Easements
    3. Utility Easement Problems

  4. Trees and Landscaping

    1. Overhanging Branches and Encroaching Roots
    2. Tree Removal and Unauthorized Cutting
    3. Property Damage or Injury Caused by Fallen Trees and Limbs
    4. Landscaping Encroachments

  5. Nuisance and Use Conflicts

    1. Noises, Odors, and Light
    2. Short-Term Rentals and Other Commercial-Style Activity in Residential Zones
    3. Barking/Unleashed Dogs, Livestock Trespass, Other Animal Disputes
    4. Cameras Raising Privacy Issues
    5. Junk, Storage, and Yard Neglect Creating Hazards, Property Value Impact, etc.
    6. HOAs and Covenant Controls

  6. Water, Drainage, and Runoff

    1. Altered Drainage Causing Flooding, Pooling, or Erosion
    2. Roof, Gutter, and Downspout Runoff
    3. Sprinklers/Irrigation and Overwatering Causing Seepage, Mold, and Runoff
    4. Obstruction or Diversion of Natural Watercourses
    5. Negligence or Failure to Maintain Drainage Systems

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Brian Fischer
Brian
Fischer
THD Design Group
Roy Viola Jr.
Roy
Viola Jr.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Janet M Howe
Janet M.
Howe
Holland & Hart
David C Swedelson
David C.
Swedelson
Swedelson Gottlieb
Speaker bio
Brian Fischer

Brian Fischer

THD Design Group
Brian Fischer

is with THD Design Group, and has more than 30 years of experience in the survey field performing a variety of survey types for residential, municipal, commercial, industrial and government agency clients. He has experience in survey instrumentation and computer aided drafting (CAD) programs, as well as office and survey programs such as Trimble Office, Carlson and Civil 3D. Mr. Fischer's management experience includes overseeing drafting and field crews, as well as a branch office for an oil and gas services firm in southeast Texas. He holds professional land surveyors licenses in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Kansas, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas.

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Roy Viola Jr.

Roy Viola Jr.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Roy Viola Jr.

is a partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. As a first-chair trial lawyer for more than 25 years, he has tried 35 jury trials across the country. Mr. Viola handles all aspects of litigation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including toxic tort, asbestos, talcum powder, contaminated food, environmental, and construction defect cases. He has also been involved in the opioid litigation, representing wholesale pharmaceutical distributors in both state and federal courts. Mr. Viola also litigates commercial, D&O, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) cases. He actively participates in all areas of discovery, including depositions, motions, and strategy development. Mr. Viola frequently is local counsel in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for various firm clients, regularly appearing in court for motions, hearings, and trials. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from East Stroudsburg University and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law.

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Janet M Howe

Janet M. Howe

Holland & Hart
Janet Howe

is an attorney at Holland & Hart, where she focuses her practice on litigation, water rights, and insurance recovery. She represents clients of all sizes and industries across Arizona and throughout the United States. Ms. Howe brings a deep commitment to understanding the law, coupled with professionalism, reliability, and perseverance to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Her background includes work as a business and accounting manager in both the construction and education sectors, providing her with valuable insight into the challenges and priorities of those industries. Before earning her J.D. degree from the University of Arizona, Ms. Howe obtained a B.A. degree in history and anthropology from Juniata College and a master's degree in global leadership and sustainable development from Hawaii Pacific University. Her path to law was shaped by her experiences traveling the country with her military spouse, raising a family, and exploring new challenges-from managing financial operations to paddling outrigger canoes. Ms. Howe is admitted to practice in Arizona.

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David C Swedelson

David C. Swedelson

Swedelson Gottlieb
David Swedelson

is one of California's leading community association attorneys and a founding partner of Swedelson Gottlieb. He is also the firm partner in charge of content for its widely-viewed HOA Law Blog, the best resource for the latest news and information affecting California common interest developments. Mr. Swedelson started practicing law in 1978, representing clients in complex business litigation matters. He began representing and providing legal counsel to community associations after serving on the board of directors of his first condominium association in the early 1980s. Mr. Swedelson has served on the Board of Directors of four different community associations that he has lived in, and has utilized this experience as a board member to develop his unique ability to better understand how to work with the volunteer board members who lead his association clients. In addition to providing corporate and general legal counsel to his association boards and their managing agents, he also oversees the litigation team at Swedelson Gottlieb. Mr. Swedelson has litigated hundreds of lawsuits ranging from architectural violations, pet issues, hard surface flooring disputes, discrimination and fair housing complaints, assessment collection, contractor and vendor contract disputes, and construction defects, all providing an example of the numerous areas of his litigation experience. He is also the firm's lead trial attorney and has had many successful jury and non-jury trial results for his community association clients. Mr. Swedelson is admitted to practice in California.

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