January 1, 2024, Washington, DC – Taylor T. Dolan joined the membership of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC today. Whether working on a transition plan or negotiating an alternative project delivery contract, Taylor advises clients on the risks presented and identifies creative solutions that address those risk. Taylor is a well-respected member of the DC Bar, and has […]
Washington, DC, December 5, 2023 – Lee/Shoemaker PLLC is pleased to announce that Andrea N. Ramirez, a talented litigator who spent the past couple of years at the DC Office of the Attorney General, has joined the firm. Andrea looks forward to bringing her experience in the courtroom to the representation of design professionals, and […]
Washington, DC, December 7, 2023 – From 1 pm to 5 pm, Jonathan C. Shoemaker, Joseph W. Cooch, and Paul E. Knupp, III presented the 29th Annual Review of Legal Decisions Affecting Architects and Engineers at the District Architecture Center, with a cameo appearance from James F. Lee, Jr. to conclude the program. During the […]
Washington, DC, December 13, 2023 – Jonathan C. Shoemaker and Taylor T. Dolan of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented, “What’s Your Exit Strategy: Internal and External Transitions 301,” to members of Business of Light from across the country. During the course of their discussion, Jonathan and Taylor addressed succession planning, mentoring of successors, internal ownership transitions, external […]
Jim focused the vast majority of his nearly 49 years of practice solely on representing design professionals. Representative cases included successful jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations on a wide variety of projects including jails, schools, power plants, custom homes and civil engineering projects. Jim’s approach consistently embraced the technical aspects of design practice, explaining […]
Washington, DC, November 1, 2023 — Today, Taylor T. Dolan of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented alongside Steve Gido at the Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners’ Annual Growth & Ownership Strategies Conference. During the course of the presentation, Taylor discussed the current M&A landscape, buyer and seller motivations, private equity influence, valuation and deal structure trends, risks […]
Washington, DC, October 18, 2023 – Paul E. Knupp, III and Curtis A. Orshoski of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented, “Contracts: Foundations for Success,” to members of Business of Light from across the country. During the course of their discussion, Paul and Curt addressed critical contract clauses, discussed standard of care related issues, and identified strategies for […]
Washington, DC, August 16, 2023 – Joseph W. Cooch and Paul E. Knupp, III presented, “The Life Cycle of a Design Firm: Startup and Operations,” to Business of Light, an organization of architectural lighting professionals. In the first of a three-part series, Joe and Paul addressed corporate documents, risk management, and insurance issues affecting architectural […]
Linthicum Heights, MD, October 12, 2023 – Jos. Scott Shannon and Dalene A. Radcliffe presented, “Document, Document, Document — The Importance of Project Record Keeping,” to the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers at the 2023 Maryland Engineering Conference. During the course of their discussion, Scott and Dalene discussed contract provisions establishing documentation obligations, as well […]
Charlottesville, VA, July 21, 2023 – At the 2023 Art of Practice put on by AIA-Virginia, Joseph W. Cooch of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC presented on liability issues, and risk management strategies for addressing those liability issues, to the attendees.