Regarding any of the seminars to be presented in 2009, if you would like to attend or separately purchase the course book, contact Emily at 206.515.0640 or email Emily directly at ethomason@linvillelawfirm.com. Emily is our Office Assistant here at Linville Law Firm PLLC, and she can assist you with registration, etc.
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Seminars presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC at the offices of Linville Law Firm PLLC in downtown Seattle.
link to printable seminar schedule
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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This seminar is presented
by Linville Law Firm PLLC and is held at our offices in downtown Seattle. We also present this same seminar through the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA) at the MBA office located at: 335 116th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA. We also present this same seminar through the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW). The seminar is held at varying locations throughout the year. The seminar teaches you how to prepare and file liens, bond claims, retainages and notices to lender on residential, commercial & public works projects. The seminar covers the essential terms of contracts with owners and between contractors that thoughtfully provide for the unexpected and help you get paid for your work. This seminar has been approved for 7.0 real estate clock hours. One day seminar. Time: (For all dates) 8:30am - 4:30pm Seminar cost - $195 (includes two course books) Course Books cost $72.50 each (purchased separately) |
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02/10/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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03/03/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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04/09/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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05/14/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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09/10/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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10/08/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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10/27/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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11/10/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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LAW SEMINAR FOR SUPPLIERS |
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This seminar is presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC and is held at our offices in downtown Seattle. The seminar addresses liens, bond and retainage claims, credit applications and the Uniform Commercial Code. This seminar has been approved for 6.0 real estate clock hours. One day seminar. Time: (For all dates) 8:30am - 4:30pm Seminar cost - $195 (includes course book) Course Books cost $72.50 (purchased separately) |
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04/23/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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10/13/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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BUSINESS LAW FOR ARCHITECTS, |
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This seminar is presented
by Linville Law Firm PLLC and is held at our offices in downtown Seattle. The seminar addresses liens for professional services, service agreements, and employee agreements. This seminar has been approved for 7.0 AIA/CES learning units. One day seminar. Time: (For all dates) 8:30am - 4:30pm Seminar cost - $195 (includes course book) Course Books cost $72.50 (purchased separately) |
03/19/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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09/17/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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MANAGING THE DIFFICULT |
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This seminar is presented
by Linville Law Firm PLLC and is held at our offices in downtown Seattle. This seminar addresses how to recognize the warning signs of a difficult customer at the out set, how to avoid claims for deceptive advertising, how to control and manage a difficult customer during the formative stages of the project which include drawings, specs and the contract, how to cover yourself during the course of the project with the appropriate project documentation such as change orders, meeting minutes, emails, etc., how to structure your business to protect yourself from the litigious customer, how to firmly manage the project (and your customer) in terms of scheduling, decision-making, progress payments, product selections, etc, and (finally) how to show the love during the warranty period. The seminar comes complete with coursebook written by the speaker. 1/2 day seminar. Time: (For all dates) 8:30am - Noon Seminar cost - $125 (includes course book) 05/15/2009 Seattle, WA | |||
11/12/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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link to printable seminar schedule
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HOW TO SURVIVE AND |
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This seminar is presented
by Linville Law Firm PLLC and is held at our offices in downtown Seattle. This seminar is presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC and is held at our offices in downtown Seattle. You will learn how to set up your business as either as a corporation or a limited liability company, and you will learn how to properly operate your business in order to maintain separateness between your personal assets and your business liabilities. Employee Manuals, Non-Competition Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Solicitation Agreements are reviewed as are jobsite postings which are required by WISHA and L&I. Bidding mistakes and bid withdrawals are also covered at the seminar and how to handle the general contractor's subcontract. You will learn how to properly respond in an inoffensive manner to the general contractor with regard to signing and returning the general contractors proposed subcontract. You will also learn how to prepare your own contract for those situations where you are dealing directly with an owner or you have the opportunity to submit your own contract to a general contractor. Finally, you will learn how to submit claims for extensions of time and additional compensation based upon delay, acceleration or differing site conditions. 1/2 day seminar. Time: (For all dates) 8:30am - Noon Seminar cost - $125 (includes course book) Course Books cost $25.00 (purchased separately) |
02/24/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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09/29/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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The seminar covers Washington and Oregon lien laws. You will learn the circumstances under which you must give a preliminary lien notice to the owner and/or general contractor. A preliminary lien notice is not always required for subcontractors. This seminar will teach you how to prepare, record, and foreclose a lien on a commercial or residential project. You will learn how to prepare, file, and foreclose your claim against a payment bond or retainage on any federal, state, county, or city public works project.
The seminar teaches you everything you need to include (and avoid) in your contract with an owner. You will learn how to prepare and utilize contract clauses that are designed to expeditiously and economically resolve disputes over payments, limit your warranties and liabilities, insure payment for change orders, and much more.
One day seminar. Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Seminar cost - $195 (includes three course books) Course Books cost $45.00 each (purchased separately) |
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02/19/2009 |
Portland, OR |
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The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) hosts the following seminars which are available to both members and non-members of the BIAW.
The BIAW seminars are offered at a variety of locations throughout the State of Washington.
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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How to prepare and file liens, bond claims, retainages and notices to lender on residential, commercial & public works projects. Essential terms of contracts with owners and between contractors that thoughtfully provide for the unexpected and help you get paid for your work. One day seminar. Time: (for all dates) Construction Liens 8:00am-Noon Construction Contracts 1:00pm-4:00pm Seminar cost - varies depending on each local BIAW chapter presenting the seminar. |
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01/28/2009 |
Skagit County, WA |
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02/06/2009 |
Olympia, WA |
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02/16/2009 |
Spokane, WA |
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02/20/2009 |
Longview, WA |
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04/29/2009 |
Bremerton, WA |
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05/06/2009 |
Yakima, WA |
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05/20/2009 |
Tacoma, WA |
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06/03/2009 |
Bellingham, WA |
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09/08/2009 |
Bellingham, WA |
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09/15/2009 |
Olympia, WA |
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09/17/2009 |
Longview, WA |
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09/17/2009 |
Kennewick, WA |
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10/06/2009 |
Vancouver, WA |
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10/13/2009 |
Spokane, WA |
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11/13/2009 |
Spokane, WA |
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For further information or to register, call Amanda Fields, Education/Membership Administrative Assistant at the BIAW at 800-228-4229 or email Amanda directly at amandaf@biaw.com. You may obtain further information by emailing Emily at Linville Law Firm PLLC at ethomason@linvillelawfirm.com.
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The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA) hosts the following seminars which are available to both members and nonmembers of the MBA.
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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How to prepare and file liens, bond claims, retainages and notices to lender on residential, commercial & public works projects. Essential terms of contracts with owners and between contractors that thoughtfully provide for the unexpected and help you get paid for your work. One day seminar. Time: (for all dates) Construction Liens 8:00am-Noon Construction Contracts 1:00pm-4:00pm Seminar cost: Member $200 Non-member $225 |
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02/05/2009 |
Bellevue, WA |
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MANAGING THE DIFFICULT |
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This seminar addresses how to recognize the warning signs of a difficult customer at the out set, how to avoid claims for deceptive advertising, how to control and manage a difficult customer during the formative stages of the project which include drawings, specs and the contract, how to cover yourself during the course of the project with the appropriate project documentation such as change orders, meeting minutes, emails, etc., how to structure your business to protect yourself from the litigious customer, how to firmly manage the project (and your customer) in terms of scheduling, decision-making, progress payments, product selections, etc, and (finally) how to show the love during the warranty period. The seminar comes complete with coursebook written by the speaker. One day seminar. Time: (for all dates) 8:00am - 12:00pm Seminar cost: Member $200 Non-member $225 |
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01/29/2009 |
Bellevue, WA |
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All MBA seminars are held at the MBA offices located at 335 116th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA.
For further information or to register, call Gretchen Stewart at 425-460-8206. You may obtain further information by emailing Emily at Linville Law Firm PLLC at ethomason@linvillelawfirm.com.
link to printable seminar schedule
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HOW TO SURVIVE AND |
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This seminar addresses how to set up your business as either as a corporation or a limited liability company, and you will learn how to properly operate your business in order to maintain separateness between your personal assets and your business liabilities. Employee Manuals, Non-Competition Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Solicitation Agreements are reviewed as are jobsite postings which are required by WISHA and L&I. Bidding mistakes and bid withdrawals are also covered at the seminar and how to handle the general contractor's subcontract. You will learn how to properly respond in an inoffensive manner to the general contractor with regard to signing and returning the general contractors proposed subcontract. You will also learn how to prepare your own contract for those situations where you are dealing directly with an owner or you have the opportunity to submit your own contract to a general contractor. Finally, you will learn how to submit claims for extensions of time and additional compensation based upon delay, acceleration or differing site conditions. 1/2 day seminar. Time: (for all dates) 8:00am - 12:00pm Seminar cost: Member $200 Non-member $225 |
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02/12/2009 |
Bellevue, WA |
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All MBA seminars are held at the MBA offices located at 335 116th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA.
For further information or to register, call Gretchen Stewart at 425-460-8206. You may obtain further information by emailing Emily at Linville Law Firm PLLC at ethomason@linvillelawfirm.com.
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The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries presents the following seminars which are offered to recently registered contractors who are participating in the orientation program offered by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Two seminars are currently offered for L&I attendees. The Construction Contracts seminar is designed to educate contractors on which contract clauses are essential to include in their construction agreements. The seminar focuses on preparation of contracts for a contractor that reduce costs when litigation occurs as well as addressing other critical issues such as warranty, correction of work, punch list items, allowances and required lien notices. The Protecting Your Assets seminar is designed to educate contractors on which entity they should consider forming or reforming. Materials cover the pros and cons of the three main business forms: sole proprietors, LLCs, and corporations, as well as noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements, trade names and trademarks.
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS |
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This seminar is presented by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and is held at varying locations throughout the year. How to prepare and negotiate a contract with the owner, including clauses and terms such as change orders, warranties, progress payments, scope, interest, allowances, disputes and remedies, correction of work, and statutory notices required by Washington law. 1.5 hour seminar Time: (for all dates) For further information please visit the Department of Labor and Industries website. Seminar cost: (varies depending upon location) Course book costs: (included in L&I seminar fee) |
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02/06/2009 |
Tumwater, WA |
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04/10/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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06/19/2009 |
Wenatchee, WA |
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PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS |
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This seminar is presented by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and is held at varying locations throughout the year. This course covers the important forms of conducting a business such as corporations, limited liability companies. The course teaches you how to further protect your personal and business assets through the careful use of non-competition agreement and non-disclosure agreements. This course will teach you how to properly register and maintain your trade name. 1.5 hour seminar Time: (for all dates) For further information please visit the Department of Labor and Industries website. Cost: Varies depending upon location |
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02/06/2009 |
Tumwater, WA |
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04/10/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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06/19/2009 |
Wenatchee, WA |
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HOW TO SURVIVE AND |
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This seminar is presented by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and is held at varying locations throughout the year. You will learn how to set up your business as either as a corporation or a limited liability company, and you will learn how to properly operate your business in order to maintain separateness between your personal assets and your business liabilities. Employee Manuals, Non-Competition Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Solicitation Agreements are reviewed as are jobsite postings which are required by WISHA and L&I. Bidding mistakes and bid withdrawals are also covered at the seminar and how to handle the general contractor's subcontract. You will learn how to properly respond in an inoffensive manner to the general contractor with regard to signing and returning the general contractors proposed subcontract. You will also learn how to prepare your own contract for those situations where you are dealing directly with an owner or you have the opportunity to submit your own contract to a general contractor. Finally, you will learn how to submit claims for extensions of time and additional compensation based upon delay, acceleration or differing site conditions. 2.0 hour seminar Time: (for all dates) For further information please visit the Department of Labor and Industries website. Cost: Varies depending upon location |
02/06/2009 |
Tumwater, WA |
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04/10/2009 |
Seattle, WA |
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06/19/2009 |
Wenatchee, WA |
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For further information or to register call Shari Purves-Reiter at 360-902-4733 or email Shari directly at purs235@lni.wa.gov. You may obtain further information by emailing Emily at Linville Law Firm PLLC at ethomason@linvillelawfirm.com.