Navigating a Lawsuit – Successful Construction Litigation Strategies
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor
- Categories:
- MN Business Management Credit | MN Contractor Credit | WI Contractor Credit
- Faculty:
- Christopher W. Boline | Lauren Janochoski
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- License:
- Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.
Description
This course reviews the life cycle of a lawsuit, from start to finish, focusing on construction and contractor-related issues.
Course Outline- Introduction and Scenario Builder
- Preventing Litigation Before It Starts
- What to Do When you Receive the Summons and Complaint
- Telling Your Story (5 W’s)
- Answering the Complaint
- Discovery
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Trial
Learner Objectives
- Pre-litigation strategy to prepare for and try to avoid litigation
- How to work with counsel to develop a defense to the claims, case themes, and potential counterclaims and third-party claims
- How to create an internal litigation team to effectively respond to litigation and minimize business disruptions during lawsuit
- What to expect during a lawsuit
Quiz Info
In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.
Credit Info
This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry and includes the required Business Management credit, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.
Access Info
Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.
Questions and Comments
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
Handouts
| Navigating A Lawsuit – Successful Construction Litigation Strategies Handout (921.2 KB) | 9 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Christopher W. Boline Related Seminars and Products
Felhaber Larson
Chris Boline is an attorney with Felhaber Larson. He graduated from St. John’s University and received a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Chris represents clients in construction-related matters in residential and commercial settings. He helps contractors with all legal aspects and phases of their construction projects, including contracts, liens, and regulatory concerns. Chris works with developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in disputes involving litigation, arbitration, and matters before administrative agencies that oversee licensing.
Lauren Janochoski Related Seminars and Products
Felhaber Larson
Lauren Janochoski is an attorney at Felhaber Larson. Prior to embarking into practice, Lauren had the privilege to serve as a law clerk for Judge Jamie Cork in the First Judicial District, Dakota County, Minnesota. Today, her practice primarily focuses on construction and real estate litigation, as well as general business litigation and advice and counsel. She has litigated mechanic’s liens, construction defects, warranty issues, and slander of title claims. She represents both contractors and homeowners and has appeared as counsel in civil and criminal courts on behalf of both. She earned her B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.