ADR Services, Inc., is a California State Bar certified MCLE provider that offers legal education programs to our clients throughout California at no charge.
1.5 Hours CLE Credit
Description:
Mediating construction disputes often turns on two critical drivers: the role of experts and the impact of insurance. This program will explore how timing, preparation, and credibility of experts can make or break settlement discussions, including recent case law developments requiring experts to have personal knowledge of the facts underlying their opinions. Panelists will share practical strategies for leveraging expert reports, coordinating expert-to-expert meetings, and even using real-world repair cost commitments to build credibility.
On the insurance side, the discussion will highlight coverage considerations, risk transfer mechanisms, and how insurance dynamics influence both negotiation posture and ultimate resolution. Topics include key contract terms, anti-indemnity statutes, and current “hot issues” driving outcomes in construction claims.
Weaving these themes into an “anatomy of a construction mediation,” the panel will examine critical tipping points—from the exchange of expert opinions to insurer participation—that can dramatically shape the trajectory of a case. Through real life examples, attendees will gain insight into how to use experts and insurance most effectively to achieve resolution in complex construction disputes.
Speakers:
Location:
Zoom Webinar
Cost:
$0 – Complimentary Program
