April 16, 2026, Washington, DC – In a Mock Jury Trial presented to at the Spring 2026 a/e ProNet Conference, Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC obtained a defense verdict in a claim by a public owner of a wastewater treatment facility against the architect (represented by Jonathan), and its structural engineering and civil engineering […]
April 6, 2026, Washington, DC — Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC delivered “Legal Strategies for Engineers” at the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection—Business and Professional Licensing Administration’s Education Forum today, leading an engaging discussion of recent court decisions and the complex intersection of professional ethics, liability, and risk mitigation strategies for […]
March 18, 2026, Richmond, VA — Paul E. Knupp III and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC delivered a seminar on A/E contracts for the ACEC-VA Emerging Leaders Institute. During this two-hour program, co-presented with Matt Gough and Bayn Stanchina of Ames & Gough, Paul and Curt reviewed the key provisions of design contracts, negotiation […]
February 25, 2026, Stevensville, MD — This evening, Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented a Reprise of the 31st Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers to the membership of AIA-Chesapeake Bay. During this two-hour program, Jonathan and Paul reviewed recent legal decisions from across the […]
February 4, 2026, Baltimore, MD – Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented the 31st Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers to a architects, engineers, and insurance brokers, and insurance carrier representatives in Baltimore, Maryland on February 4, 2026. Reviewing cases from across the county, the Lee/Shoemaker team identified “lessons […]
December 4, 2025, Washington, DC – Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented the 31st Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers to a packed house of architects, engineers, insurance brokers, and insurance carrier representatives at the District Architecture Center. Reviewing cases from across the county, the […]
November 19, 2025, Baltimore, MD — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented a review of legal decisions affecting architects and engineers to over 50 members of IEEE/IAS Baltimore. During the course of the program, Jonathan used recent decisions affecting design professionals from across the country to identify practical lessons learned for electrical engineers to […]
November 19, 2025, Washington, DC — Taylor T. Dolan and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC recently counseled KGD Architecture throughout its recent formation of a strategic partnership with Signal Hill Equity Partners. KGD-Signal Hill Announcement
November 7, 2025, Richmond, VA – Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented with Bayn Stanchina of Ames & Gough to the AIA-Virginia Leaders in Architecture and Business program on Contracts, Insurance, & Risk Management, outlining insurance and contracting strategies to support an effective risk management program, and then led a discussion regarding a a […]
November 5, 2025, Baltimore, Maryland — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented with Jessica Witherow of Ames & Gough at a program presented by AIA-Maryland SFx, “Insurance, Legal, & Risk Mitigation Essentials for Small Firms.” During the course of their presentation, Jonathan and Jessie reviewed the insurance coverages small architecture firms should consider maintaining […]