MORE ABOUT PUBLICONSTRUCTIONLAW

PubliConstructionLaw represents public agencies in construction and other property-related matters.   Cheri D. Love, principal of the firm, has represented approximately 40 cities, school and community college districts and county offices of education, a special district and a educational foundation throughout Northern California in construction and other property-related matters.  She has also represented countless other school and community college districts on general business issues.

Ms. Love has litigated construction disputes throughout her career, and dispute resolution (“crisis management”) in all stages of projects is a primary portion of her practice.  Knowledge of the construction industry allows Ms. Love to approach contractors and their attorneys with creative solutions, intended to address both parties' needs. 

PubliConstructionLaw also advises and assists public owners in purchasing real property, selecting and negotiating with design professionals, prequalification of potential bidders, preparation of bid packages, evaluation of bids and required submissions, bid protests and analysis of schedule disputes and change orders.

Ms. Love is a LEED-accredited professional and is expanding her practice to include nonpublic owners who are interested in implementing "green" principles as they develop, build and retrofit projects.

The firm publishes the PubliConstructionLaw’s Guide to the Informal Bidding Act for cities, counties and school and community college districts.   

Ms. Love received her law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law, after obtaining a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Riverside.

PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Ms. Love has presented approximately 75 speeches and training sessions to groups including:

• American Construction Inspection Association
• American Council of Engineering Companies (pending)
• American Public Works Association
• American Society of Public Engineers
• California Association of Public Purchasing Officers
• California Association of School Business Officials
• California Risk Management Authority
• Chapman University
• Coalition for Adequate School Housing
• Community College Districts
• Community College Facilities Coalition
• County Offices of Education
• Fort Ord Reuse Authority
• Hartnell Community College Contractors Academy
• League of California Cities
• Lorman Education Services
• Monterey-Santa Cruz County Schools Legal Consortium
• National Association of Women in Construction
• San Jose State University
• School Districts
• Schools Legal Defense Association
• Self-Insured Schools of Kern County
• The Foundation for California Community Colleges
• Tri-County Public Agencies Construction Roundtable

on topics including:

• 25 Tips for Avoiding Construction Delays
• Achieving a Speedy, Effective Punch List Process
• American With Disabilities Act
• Avoiding Litigation at the Pre-Bid Stage
• Avoiding Modernization Nightmares
• Change Orders From a Business Perspective
• Construction Management Models
• Dealing with the Contractor That Won't Sign Change Orders
• Decreasing the Cost and Length of Construction Projects
• Design-Build Delivery
• Designing Cell Tower Agreements
• Developer-Built Public School Facilities
• False Claims Act
• Government Claims Requirements
• Informal Bidding Act
• Interest-Based Bargaining
• Introduction to Construction Contracts
• Introduction to Public Construction Law
• Liability Under the Government Tort Claims Act
• Managing a Claims-Directed Project
• Managing Multiple Construction Projects
• Maximizing Your Legal Budget
• Pre-Qualifying Contractors for School Construction
• Prevailing Wages
• Redevelopment Legislation
• Responsible Bidders
• Stop Notices and Mechanics Liens
• Terminating Contractors
• Unenforceable Construction Contract Provisions

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Post Office Box 3084
Monterey, California  93942-3084
Telephone:  831/656-1220
Facsimile:  831/656-1221

This web site and its contents are provided solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice.  In order to give legal advice, PubliConstructionLaw must be made aware of all facts which relate to the question being asked, and to establish an attorney-client relationship with the entity asking the question.

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