On May 6, 2026, the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations signed a Decision that determined less than 2% of the assessed unpaid prevailing wages was owed by SMTD’s client and the penalty rate was reduced to the statutory minimum. At hearing on the merits, attorney Jeff Hook [...]
SMTD Law LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Alexander Tracey, Attorney at Law, to the Firm's Irvine office. Mr. Tracey is a results-driven attorney concentrating in construction and business litigation, bringing a rare combination of legal insight and real-world industry experience to every client matter. Please join us [...]
Construction Laws and Customs: California by Teresa L. Polk, SMTD Law LLP, with Practical Law Real Estate Publisher: Thomson Reuters A Q&A guide to construction projects in California. This Q&A addresses state law and custom relating to public and private construction projects, including prompt payment laws, retainage, project delivery systems, [...]
SMTD Law LLP is thrilled to announce attorney Jennifer Needs has been elevated to Partner. Jennifer advises and represents clients in construction, surety, and business matters, and is known for practical risk counseling and strong advocacy in complex disputes. Over the last several years, Jennifer has steadily expanded her role [...]
SMTD Law LLP is honored to announce the addition of Michael J. Wright, Attorney at Law, to the Firm's Irvine office. Mr. Wright brings over twenty years litigation experience to SMTD Law in a wide variety of cases, including breach of contract; developer liability; shareholder, partnership and joint venture disputes; [...]
SMTD Law LLP is proud to sponsor “Just Cure It!” – a charity tennis tournament hosted at The Newport Beach Tennis Club. Just Cure It Breast Cancer Charity Tournament takes place October 3-5 and October 10-12 to bring awareness and raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer. 1 [...]
SMTD Law LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Bauman, Attorney at Law, to the Firm's Oakland office. Mr. Bauman joins our firm with a focus on construction litigation, representing clients in a wide range of disputes, including breach of contract, project delays, mechanics liens, liquidated damages, performance [...]
SMTD Law attorneys Ali Salamirad and Marilyn Klinger are attending the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Surety Claims Institute (SCI), June 25-27 at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in Manchester, Vermont. They will also be on a panel with Dennis O’Neill of Beacon Consulting during the opening presentation titled [...]
SMTD Law LLP partner Ali Salamirad will be speaking at the 26th Annual Eastern Bond Claims Review on Monday, May 12 in Short Hills, NJ. SMTD Law LLP is proud to sponsor this excellent event bringing together many of the surety industry's top professionals. He will be presenting “Golden State [...]
SMTD Law attorney Ali Salamirad will be attending the 2025 TIPS FSLC Spring Surety Conference, New and Old Frontiers in Bankruptcy, May 22-23 at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The program will explore the evolution of bankruptcy law and hot topics that will shape the [...]