Fleder and Smith Present on Construction Strategies in Uncertain Times 

 

Roseland, NJ, July 13, 2009 — Connell Foley partners Mark L. Fleder and Peter J. Smith, presented at Dale Group “Business Strategies in Uncertain Times” Seminar on May 12, 2009, at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ. The seminar focused on various applications to help industries survive the economic downturn.

 

Mr. Fleder discussed the five most significant construction project issues: bid/proposal difficulties, poor and “unfair” contract documents, design problems, project completion/closeout problems, and payment difficulties from all prospectives. Legal solutions to avoid and resolve construction project issues when they arise were covered at length. Mark L. Fleder is the Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Law group and a member of the Business Litigation practice group.

 

Mr. Smith spoke on the current New Jersey Construction Law and new changes under consideration, New Jersey Municipal Mechanics Lien Law and how it operates, New Jersey Public Works Bond Act and Payment Bonds for public and private projects, and the New Jersey Prompt Payment Act. Peter J. Smith is Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Law group and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution group.

 

For more information on the seminar topics please contact 973-535-0500 or email mfleder@connellfoley.com and/or psmith@connellfoley.com.