Michelle O’Brien and Katie Kohm Presenters at ABA Forum on Construction Law 2024 Regional Meeting

Pierce Atwood partners Michelle O’Brien and Katharine Kohm will be presenters at the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law 2024 Regional Meeting in Boston, where the theme will be “Infrastructure from the Ground Up.”

Michelle will participate in the session on environmental and solid waste. This session will begin with environmental issues, and the effect of CERCLA and other federal statutes on how contract provisions are drafted and how to address environmental issues at a development site. In the solid waste discussion, topics include the need to rely on accurate site information of existing conditions, and the methods to support delay claims. Also covered will be the role of specialty trade contractors and the legal remedies available to obtain payment for work delegated design.

Katie’s session is focused on the technical and legal aspects of geotechnical engineering in infrastructure projects. The discussion will begin with topics such as soil testing, common ground improvement techniques, and the various structural elements founded on soil, and then shift to the various legal considerations, such as limitations on liability and contract disputes.

Pierce Atwood was pleased to help organize and plan the Boston program, including coordinating the venue and speakers, and assisting on-site. Plus, we’d like to thank the American Arbitration Association for sponsoring the Boston event.

Please visit ABA Forum on Construction Law for more information.

Katie Kohm focuses her practice on business dispute resolution and construction law. In her construction practice, Katie has represented owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in state and federal courts and at arbitration and mediation proceedings throughout New England.

Pierce Atwood partner Michelle O'Brien handles environmental and land use permitting and related litigation for various types of developments including residential homes, commercial buildings, waterfront properties, wind turbines, and solid waste facilities.