Do you want to identify the key contract terms that you should closely analyze in your construction contracts?  Do you want to better understand some of the significant risks your contracts may contain?  Do you want to more strongly negotiate your company’s position on these critical contract terms?  If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then the Advanced Construction Contracts class is for you.  

Join Ryan Hiss and other Laurie & Brennan attorneys as they help identify and explain those critical terms that all contractors need to review and closely consider in each of their contracts.  After this class, you will be in a better position to manage your company’s contractual risks, as well as increase your negotiating position through better understanding of the importance of these terms and suggestions on alternative language that levels the playing field by minimizing risks.

Ryan Hiss is a partner and executive committee member in the law firm of Laurie & Brennan, LLP.  He has been practicing law for over 25 years.  Ryan focuses his national law practice on the legal issues encountered by contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry, including claims involving delays, lost productivity, change order disputes, unforeseen conditions, mechanics liens, and payment bonds.  In addition, Ryan drafts, reviews and negotiates construction contracts on behalf of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on a frequent basis.  Ryan regularly speaks on various construction law issues, including construction contracts, negotiating critical contract terms, delay and lost productivity claims, mechanics liens, construction disputes and other construction law topics.  He has been a member of the Illinois Society of Construction Attorneys for 11 years and has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer and Illinois Leading Lawyer in construction litigation continuously over the past decade.  Ryan has been a CFMA member for the last 15 years and is a two time board member for the Chicago Chapter.