Representing the Project Owner: A Construction Lawyer's Guide

Anatoly M. Darov (Curatore)

Kristen Sherwin (Curatore)

American Bar Association, 2025

In the field of construction law, understanding the unique issues, considerations, and complexities of the Owner's role in the construction process can be daunting for practitioners new to this area of practice. Representing the Project Owner: A Construction Lawyer's Guide is a foundational guide - written by seasoned construction attorneys and consultants - to serve a starting point for further exploration and study of the topics covered from the Owner's perspective. The book covers important stages of the project life cycle - from initial formation of the Owner's team through dispute resolution - all approached from the perspective of the project owner with the intention of assisting Owner's counsel to identify issues, appropriately and constructively approach risk allocation, and effectively bridge legal issues with other project participants. The book is filled with insights and strategies that newcomers to the field, as well as seasoned Owner's counsel will find useful. Topics covered in the book include: Assembling and contracting with the Owner's project team Evaluating alternative contract structures Selecting and negotiating the right contract form Insurance coverages issues from the Owner's perspective Construction project funding and financing Overview of project cost, scheduling, and other project controls topics Strategies to bridge the gap on common legal issues between the owner, designer, and contractor Managing and responding to construction defects, and more The legal principles and practical advice covered by the authors on these and other topics will benefit anyone involved representing the Owner.

• Curatore: Anatoly M. Darov, Kristen Sherwin
• Editore: American Bar Association
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 388 p.
• Dimensioni: 254 x 178 mm
• EAN: 9781639055715

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