Salt Creek Chapter - The Legal Aspects of the Practice of Engineering

Speaker: Jeffrey T. Kubes

Since the legal aspects related to engineering are many, Mr. Kubes will tailor his presentation to match the areas of interest of all guests at the meeting. One particular area, which the board has asked him to discuss, is Contract Law, and how it affects both the owner and design firm/engineer. If you have specific topics of interest, please express them when you RSVP for the meeting, or during the social hour at the meeting. He will graciously adapt his discussion to match as many areas of interest as possible at the meeting.

WHEN:
6:30 Social
7:15 Dinner
8:00 Presentation

COST:
$30.00 Members and Spouses
$35.00 Non-Members
Includes one alcoholic drink and unlimited soda
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RSVP: by Monday, January 18 to Tony Banasiak
Phone: 630-600-4060 x702 (leave name if you get voice mail)
email: tbanasiak@pf-systems.com
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About our speaker: Jeffrey T. Kubes is a shareholder with Schuyler, Roche & Crisham, P.C. He has successfully represented numerous design professionals, contractors, and owners on claims involving allegations of design and construction defects. Among his vast trial experience, including several jury verdicts in Cook County and the four collar counties, Jeffrey Kubes and the defense teams under his guidance have effected decisions at trial that have literally changed how the roles of design professionals are viewed in matters of professional liability. He is a regular speaker for ASCE, SEOI, AIA, ALA, and ISPE.