Washington, DC, May 7, 2024 – Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented the 2023 Annual Case Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers via a webinar presented by The Hartford. During the course of the program, Jonathan reviewed risks presented in recent cases involving architects and engineers and discussed with The Hartford’s claim […]
Washington, DC, April 24, 2024 – Joseph W. Cooch and Paul E. Knupp, III of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented the live webinar, “Business Ethics for Professional Engineers,” for the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection today, identifying ethical issues faced by engineers and strategies for addressing those issues in a professional manner, consistent with the […]
Washington, DC, February 27, 2024 — Joseph W. Cooch and Paul E. Knupp, III presented, “Life Cycle of a Design Firm: Thinking Like an Owner,” to AIA-Chesapeake Bay, reviewing regulatory issues faced by architects associated with forming and transitioning ownership of an architecture practice.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2024 — Jonathan C. Shoemaker of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented, “Lessons Learned: How Case Law Informs Prudent Practice,” for Victor, reviewing ten recent cases from across the country involving architects and engineers and identifying practical lessons from those cases for design professionals to incorporate into their daily practice.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2024 — Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Taylor T. Dolan of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC, along with Lauren Martin and Cady Sinks of Ames & Gough, presented “Contracts, Insurance, and the Standard of Care” to the Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington. During the course of the program, the presenters reviewed key risk management […]
Washington, DC, February 20, 2024 – Taylor T. Dolan, Paul E. Knupp, III, and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker advised Alban Engineering in relation to its recently-closed transaction with RTM Engineering Consultants. Alban Engineering-RTM Engineering Consultants Announcement
Baltimore, MD, February 7, 2024 – Today, Jonathan C. Shoemaker, Joseph W. Cooch, and Paul E. Knupp, III presented the 29th Annual Case Review Affecting Architects and Engineers to a diverse group of architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and civil engineers. During the course of this interactive program, the Lee/Shoemaker PLLC team reviewed legal decisions […]
Charlottesville, VA, January 26, 2024 — Yesterday, Joseph W. Cooch of Lee/Shoemaker presented to the membership of AIA-Central Virginia, “Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Copyright and Trade Secrets in a High-Tech World.” During the course of the program, Joe reviewed what protections exist for both copyrights and trade secrets, strategies for protecting a firm’s valued intellectual […]
Charlottesville, VA, January 19, 2024 – On January 17, 2024, Joseph W. Cooch and Daniel M. Eggleston of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented, “Think Like an Owner 401: Covering Your @ss (Risk Management),” to members of Business of Light from across the country. During the course of their discussion, Joe and Daniel addressed risks faced by lighting […]
Washington, DC, January 9, 2024 – Taylor T. Dolan and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker advised BLDD Architects on its recently-closed acquisition of Dickinson Hussman Architects, advising BLDD Architects throughout the transaction. BLDD-DHA Announcement