James F. Lee, Jr. Recognized as DCDLA Lawyer of the Year
June 9, 2022, Washington, DC – At the 2022 Annual Banquet for the D.C. Defense Lawyers Association, James F. Lee, Jr. was recognized as the organization’s Lawyer of the Year for 2022. For the past 37 years, the DCDLA has recognized its Lawyer of the Year to recognize a lawyer who exemplifies the ideals of …
Joseph W. Cooch Presents to AIA-Richmond
June 9, 2022, Richmond, Virginia – The leader of Lee/Shoemaker PLLC’s Charlottesville, Virginia office, Joseph W. Cooch, presented a webinar to the membership of AIA-Richmond today, “Protecting Occupants and the Public through Contract Administration.” During the course of the program, Joe identified frequently encountered risks faced by design professionals performing contract administration services, and discussed …
Curtis A. Orshoski Joins Lee/Shoemaker PLLC
Washington, DC, May 18, 2022 – Lee/Shoemaker PLLC is pleased to announce that Curtis A. Orshoski has joined its team of lawyers devoted to the representation of design professionals. Over the past five years, Curt worked as a claims consultant on CNA’s Architect, Engineer, and Construction Design Liability team, assisting design professionals from across the …
James F. Lee, Jr. Presents National Webinar for AIA Trust
Washington, DC, May 17, 2022 – Today, James F. Lee, Jr. participated on a discussion of The Champlain Tower Collapse with Glenn Birx, FAIA and Daniel McKelvey, AIA of Ayers Saint Gross on a national webinar for the AIA Trust, attended by nearly 1,000 architects from across the country. During the program, the panel reviewed …
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Presents to DC|AIA
Washington, DC, April 15, 2022 – Joseph W. Cooch and Paul E. Knupp, III presented a Lunchtime Learning program for AIA|DC, “Protecting Occupants and the Public Through Proper Contract Administration,” today. During the program, Joe and Paul reviewed typical risk allocation related to contract administration services, and strategies that may be implemented to mitigate risks associated with …
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Advises Global Design Firm on Acquisition
Washington, DC, April 13, 2022 – James F. Lee, Jr., Joseph W. Cooch, and Taylor T. Dolan counseled IBI Group, Inc. in relation to its recently-closed acquisition of RLC Architects. The team at Lee/Shoemaker PLLC represented IBI Group in providing corporate licensure advice, and drafting/negotiating all transactional documents. IBI-RLC Announcement
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Presents to AIA-Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis, MD, April 7, 2022 – Joseph W. Cooch and Paul E. Knupp, III presented, “Protecting Occupants and the Public Through Proper Contract Administration,” to AIA-Chesapeake Bay today. During the program, Joe and Paul reviewed typical risk allocation related to contract administration services, and strategies that may be implemented to mitigate risks associated with the same.
Jonathan C. Shoemaker on Panel for AIA|DC Program
Washington, DC, March 22, 2022 – Jonathan C. Shoemaker joined a panel of Mark McInturff, FAIA (McInturff Architects), Lory Atwood (Fearless Finance), and Joanna Hoffschneider (Resolute Consulting) for a lively discussion about “The Anatomy of a Small Firm.” During the course of the program, the panelists discussed the wide range of responsibilities and considerations associated …
Joseph W. Cooch Presents to VAGP
Virginia Beach, VA, March 21, 2022 – At the request of ACEC-Virginia and AIA-Virginia, Joseph W. Cooch co-presented, “Risk Management: We Agreed to What?,” to the Virginia Association of Government Purchasing, along with Cady Sinks of Ames & Gough. During the presentation, and lively discussion, Joe and Cady reviewed some of the unique risks faced …
Lee/Shoemaker PLLC Presents Webinar for DCRA
Washington, DC, March 18, 2022 – Joseph W. Cooch and Paul E. Knupp, III presented “Harnessing Green Design Innovation While Protecting Occupants & the Public,” a program put on by the District of Columbia Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture for its membership. During the program, Joe and Paul discussed how architects be …