Mechanics Liens and Construction Claims AM Session (12/9/25)

This is a hybrid event with an in-person and a webinar option. Please select the appropriate button when registering if you plan to attend in-person. Event will take place at the Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604.

This 2-part seminar will discuss mechanics liens and construction claims on both private and public projects. Topics of discussion will also include analysis of subcontractor issues and how to recover attorney fees in construction law, Non-Binding Mechanics’ Lien Arbitration Program, construction bankruptcy, construction escrow and Imposter Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue. 

AM Session
8:30-9:30 a.m.             Private Project Mechanics Liens, “The Practicality of Perfection”
                                   James M. Dash, Founding Member, Carlson Dash, LLC 
                                   Jonathan S. Safron, Esq.

9:30-10:20 a.m.           Perfecting Public Project Claims
                                   Daniel K. Noonan, Associate, Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton & Taylor

10:20-10:30 a.m.         Break 

10:30-11:30 a.m.         Subcontractor Issues
                                   Bradley Daniel Birgé, Law Offices of Bradley Daniel Birgé, P.C. 

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Recovering Attorneys Fees in Construction Law 
                                   Frank M. Swanson, Associate, Downey & Lenkov LLC (Moderator)

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