Linville Law Firm PLLC - 2012 Educational Seminars and Course Books

SCHEDULES AND REGISTRATION

Regarding any of the seminars to be presented in 2012, if you would like to attend or separately purchase the course book, contact Denika at 206.515.0640 or email Denika directly at dlaurie@linvillelawfirm.com. Denika is our Office Assistant here at Linville Law Firm PLLC, and she can assist you with registration, etc.

Payment options for the five (5) seminars presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC.

Online Payments:
Click on the "Register" button to pay securely by credit card.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted.
Pay by Phone:
Call Denika at 206.515.0640.
Pay by Check:
Make check payable to Linville Law Firm PLLC and be sure to let us know which seminar you wish to attend. Mail your check to: Linville Law Firm PLLC, 800 5th Avenue, Suite 3850, Seattle, WA 98104
Email for more information: info@linvillelawfirm.com

Seminars presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC at the offices of Linville Law Firm PLLC in downtown Seattle.

link to printable seminar schedule

	DATE	LOCATION
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LIEN LAWS
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) REFUND POLICY: All course cancellations by attendees must be received at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of class to receive a refund or re-register. You can re-register once for a following seminar at no further charge. Meanwhile, we will provide you with the course book for your leisurely weekend reading.
	02/10/2012	Seattle, WA
	03/02/2012	Seattle, WA
	04/13/2012	Seattle, WA
	05/10/2012	Seattle, WA
	09/14/2012	Seattle, WA
	10/04/2012	Seattle, WA
	10/26/2012	Seattle, WA
	11/16/2012	Seattle, WA

	DATE	LOCATION
LAW SEMINAR FOR SUPPLIERS
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) REFUND POLICY: All course cancellations by attendees must be received at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of class to receive a refund or re-register. You can re-register once for a following seminar at no further charge. Meanwhile, we will provide you with the course book for your leisurely weekend reading.
	04/27/2012	Seattle, WA
	10/05/2012	Seattle, WA

	DATE	LOCATION
BUSINESS LAW FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, & CONSULTANTS
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) REFUND POLICY: All course cancellations by attendees must be received at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of class to receive a refund or re-register. You can re-register once for a following seminar at no further charge. Meanwhile, we will provide you with the course book for your leisurely weekend reading.
	02/24/2012	Seattle, WA
	09/28/2012	Seattle, WA

	DATE	LOCATION	REGISTER
MANAGING THE DIFFICULT CUSTOMER (AND GETTING PAID FOR YOUR WORK)
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) 8:00am - Noon Seminar cost - $125 (includes course book) REFUND POLICY: All course cancellations by attendees must be received at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of class to receive a refund or re-register. You can re-register once for a following seminar at no further charge. Meanwhile, we will provide you with the course book for your leisurely weekend reading.
	02/01/2012	Seattle, WA	Completed
	05/11/2012	Seattle, WA
	11/09/2012	Seattle, WA

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	DATE	LOCATION
HOW TO SURVIVE AND SUCCEED AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
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) 8am - 4:30pm Seminar cost - $125 (includes course book) Course Books cost $25.00 (purchased separately) REFUND POLICY: All course cancellations by attendees must be received at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of class to receive a refund or re-register. You can re-register once for a following seminar at no further charge. Meanwhile, we will provide you with the course book for your leisurely weekend reading.
	02/17/2012	Seattle, WA
	09/21/2012	Seattle, WA

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Seminars presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC at the offices of the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW).

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.

	DATE:	LOCATION:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LIEN LAWS
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.
	04/27/2012	Kennewick, WA
	05/10/2012	Tacoma, WA
	09/13/2012	Olympia, WA

		DATE:	LOCATION:
HOW TO SURVIVE AND SUCCEED AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
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) 8:00am-Noon Seminar cost - varies depending on each local BIAW chapter presenting the seminar.

For further information please visit the BIAW website 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 Denika at Linville Law Firm PLLC at dlaurie@linvillelawfirm.com.

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Seminars presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC at the offices of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).

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. Four 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.

	DATE:	LOCATION:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
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)
	02/03/2012	Tumwater, WA
	03/23/2012	Bellingham, WA
	05/25/2012	Renton, WA

	DATE:	LOCATION:
PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS
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
	02/03/2012	Tumwater, WA
	03/23/2012	Bellingham, WA
	05/25/2012	Renton, WA

	DATE:	LOCATION:
HOW TO SURVIVE AND SUCCEED AS A SUBCONTRACTOR
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
	02/03/2012	Tumwater, WA
	03/23/2012	Bellingham, WA
	05/25/2012	Renton, WA

	DATE:	LOCATION:
MANAGING THE DIFFICULT CUSTOMER
This seminar is presented by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and is held at varying locations throughout the year. 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 course book written by the speaker. Time: (for all dates) For further information please visit the Department of Labor and Industries website. Cost: Varies depending upon location
	02/03/2012	Tumwater, WA
	03/23/2012	Bellingham, WA
	05/25/2012	Renton, WA

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 Denika at Linville Law Firm PLLC at dlaurie@linvillelawfirm.com.

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Seminars presented by Linville Law Firm PLLC at the offices of Washington Onsite Sewage Association (WOSSA)

The Washington Onsite Sewage Association (WOSSA) hosts the following seminars which are available to both members and nonmembers of WOSSA.

	DATE:	LOCATION:
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LIEN LAWS
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 WOSSA chapter presenting the seminar.
	01/27/2012	Yakima, WA
	02/16/2012	Yakima, WA

REFUNDS:

All course cancellations by attendees must be received at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled start of class to receive a full refund.