Lorman Education Services Presents "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" Seminar on November 10, 2005

This "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" seminar will provide participants with an overview on South Carolina law as it relates to typical construction contracts.

(PRWEB) September 17, 2005 -- Lorman Education Services Presents "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" seminar on November 10, 2005.

This "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" seminar will provide participants with an overview on South Carolina law as it relates to typical construction contracts.

Whether you are a contractor, design professional, developer, or an attorney, it is essential that you understand the crucial issues involving construction contracts in South Carolina. This seminar will provide participants with an overview on South Carolina law as it relates to typical construction contracts. The seminar will also include a question and answer session at the end of each segment in order to address specific issues raised by the participants.

Mark A. Crawford is an associate with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A., located in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Crawford served for seven years as a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps. He is currently a member of the American Bar Association (member, Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Section), the Georgia Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association's Construction Law Section. Mr. Crawford has a broad construction practice involving both public and private contracting and represents design professionals, building product manufacturers, general contractors and subcontractors. He received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Armstrong State College; his J.D. degree from Georgia State University College of Law; and his M.B.A. degree from The Citadel.

F. Cordes Ford, IV, is with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. He practices in the areas of construction, employment, business and commercial litigation. Mr. Ford received his B.A. degree in history from Furman University. He received his J.D. degree from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law, where he was articles editor for the South Carolina Law Review. Mr. Ford also received the CALI Award in civil procedure while attending the University of South Carolina.

Greg Horton is a principal in the Charleston, South Carolina, law firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. His practice involves a wide range of complex civil litigation, including employment, construction and product liability cases. Mr. Horton received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Clemson University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law. While in law school, he served as managing and research editor of the South Carolina Law Review, captain of the National First Amendment Moot Court Team and a legal writing instructor. He was also selected to the Order of the Coif, Order of the Barrister, and Order of the Wig and Robe. He worked for two years as a law clerk for the Honorable Henry M. Herlong Jr., United States District Court Judge. Mr. Horton is a frequent speaker on a number of legal topics.

Martha H. Rhodes is with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. Ms. Rhodes' areas of practice include civil litigation, insurance defense and construction law. Ms. Rhodes received her B.A. degree in English from the University of the South. She received her J.D. degree from the University of the South, where she was an associate justice on the Moot Court Bar and publications editor for the South Carolina Environment Law Journal.

Paul E. Sperry is with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. Mr. Sperry practices in the areas of construction and business litigation, and he is a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. Mr. Sperry received a B.A. degree in international studies from George Washington University. He received his J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, and Wig and Robe. He was also a CALI Award recipient for contracts II, and for agency, partnership and LLC. While in law school, Mr. Sperry was an associate editor for the South Carolina Environmental Law Journal.

James E. Weatherholtz is an associate with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A., located in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Weatherholtz is currently a member of the American Bar Association (member, Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Section) and the South Carolina Bar Association's Construction Law Section. His practice includes representation of owners, general contractors, subcontractors and materials manufacturers on various construction related issues. He received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from The Citadel and his J.D. degree from the University Of Virginia School Of Law.

This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, principals, insurance professionals and other construction professionals.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/354425 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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