On March 12, 2024, the Department of Industrial Relations, in PW Case 2021-010, issued a coverage determination finding the Eastwood Framework Street Improvement for Wet Utilities Project was not a public work and therefore was not subject to prevailing wage requirements despite the contract calling for the payment of prevailing [...]
On November 21, 2024, Katrina S. Hagen signed a Decision of the Director of Industrial Relations that determined less than $10,000 in unpaid prevailing wages was owed by SMTD’s client and reduced the penalty rate against it from $200 per day per worker to the statutory minimum. This result followed [...]
SMTD Law LLP is honored to announce the addition of attorney Brian Junginger to the Firm's Oakland Office. Mr. Junginger is a highly experienced construction law attorney with a proven track record of success. He has been practicing construction law for nearly 20 years and has represented a wide range [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Gregory Dukellis, a highly respected construction lawyer with an impressive record of success on some of the most significant legal disputes in the construction industry, has joined SMTD Law LLP as a partner. With extensive experience representing general contractors, and other key players in [...]
SMTD Law LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Alexander Verdegem as an Associate Attorney to the Firm's Irvine Office. Mr. Verdegem joins our firm having experience in corporate, real estate and general civil litigation, and will support the firm’s clients in construction, surety and business matters. Mr. Verdegem [...]
On October 30th Ali Salamirad will be hosting the webinar, “Differing Site Conditions: The Big Game of Shifting Risk”. The webinar will focus on evaluating, preparing, and effectively presenting differing site conditions claims. These claims can significantly impact projects and companies, making it crucial to navigate the legal, accounting, and [...]
NASBP’s Summer 2024 issue of Surety Bond Quarterly features an article by Marilyn Klinger, SMTD Law LLP Partner and NASBP Attorney Advisory Council participant. The article highlights an arbitrator’s perception of how the experience of construction parties seeking alternative dispute resolution has improved and will continue to do so. Read [...]
Congratulations to Mike Timpane on being recognized in Chambers and Partners USA 2024: Construction Mediator – California. Managing partner of the Oakland office, Mike Timpane is an experienced construction lawyer with an active practice in mediation and arbitration work. He represents a broad spectrum of clients including sureties. Chambers Reviews [...]
We are proud to announce that Ali Salamirad, one of our esteemed founding partners, has been recognized once again by Chambers and Partners as a top construction lawyer for 2024. This prestigious honor reflects Ali's exceptional expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the field of construction and surety law. [...]
Congratulations to Jonathan Dunn on being recognized in Chambers and Partners USA 2024: Construction – California. Jonathan Dunn is noted for his expertise in construction disputes involving both public and private projects, as well as surety matters. He is regularly called upon to represent his clients in litigation arising from [...]