Salamirad Morrow P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of veteran construction and surety litigator Edward R. Stepans to its growing practice. Ed brings twenty-two years of experience handling the prosecution and defense of a variety of claims and lawsuits related to the construction and surety industry. In addition to [...]
Congratulations to SMTD partner Jonathan Dunn for successfully representing our client in Golden State Boring & Pipe Jacking v. Eastern Municipal Water District, 2014 WL 3615942. The Court, in a 2-1 decision, held that the period to file suit on a payment bond was six months following the end of [...]
This article will address the legal, licensing and practical issues that contractors should consider before making a final decision regarding whether to participate in a construction joint venture. I. The Joint Venture Agreement Once you have identified a partner and determined that your business interests are best served by joining [...]
Ali Salamirad, Christopher G. Morrow, Michael J. Timpane and Jonathan J. Dunn are pleased to announce the creation of Salamirad, Morrow, Timpane & Dunn LLP. The firm concentrates its practice in construction, government contracts, surety, commercial and bankruptcy law, and represents many of the largest and most respected companies in [...]
In today’s tough economic environment, many contractors are just one missed pay cycle away from financial ruin. Because many suppliers, subcontractors and contractors are teetering on the verge of insolvency, the seldom invoked legal doctrine of “economic duress” can play a critical role in your company’s success. This article explains [...]
Salamirad Morrow P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of veteran construction, surety and real estate litigator Teresa Polk to its growing practice. Teresa brings thirty years of experience handling the prosecution and defense of a variety of claims and lawsuits related to the construction and surety industry. In addition [...]
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share with you news that our friend and colleague Matt Steiner passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. Matt was generous with his time and spirit, and the sound of his infectious laugh will be greatly missed. Given the scope of [...]
On May 23, 2013, Salamirad Morrow P.C. partner Michael Timpane will be moderating a panel for the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution titled “Insurance Issues and Mediation: The Role of Insurance In Mediation and Settlement.” The panel speakers include Althea Garvey, the Los Angeles Claims Regional Vice President [...]
NEW CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION FORM INTERROGATORIES There is a new form on the block... In January 2013, The Judicial Council of California decided to adopt the use of a new form interrogatory which is geared at streamlining discovery issues in construction litigation cases. The Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee [...]
Salamirad Morrow P.C. partner Michael Timpane will be a featured speaker at the National Association of Surety Bond Producers’ 2013 Annual Meeting and Expo scheduled for April 21-23, 2013 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California. Mr. Timpane will be speaking on the morning of April 23, 2013 on [...]