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Join Strafford Publishing, October 7, 2021 for the CLE live webinar, including Q&A, Litigating Lost Productivity Claims in Construction: Developing Methodologies, ASCE Standards.  This CLE course (1.5 credits) will guide construction counsel on best practices when pursuing and defending a lost productivity claim on a project. Mr. Salamirad will discuss [...]

SMTD LAW LLP is growing and we are seeking associate to partner level attorneys with experience in handling complex business, construction and/or surety litigation matters to join our team in our Irvine office. Our firm has grown into one of the most experienced and highly regarded group of construction, business, [...]

SMTD Law LLP partner, Jonathan Dunn, has been ranked by Chambers USA 2021 as a top California Construction Lawyer. Jonathan Dunn is noted for his expertise in construction disputes involving both public and private projects. He is regularly called upon to represent his clients in litigation arising from delays, errors, [...]

SMTD Law LLP attorney, Marilyn Klinger, has been ranked by Chambers USA 2021 as a top California Construction Lawyer. Marilyn Klinger has a broad practice encompassing both construction litigation and transactional work. She represents a wide range of parties, including owners, contractors and sureties. View Marilyn Klinger’s Chambers USA 2021 [...]

SMTD Law LLP is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Chambers USA 2021 in their Construction in California Legal Rankings, one of the most prestigious honors in the legal industry. View SMTD Law LLP’s Chambers USA 2021 Profile: https://chambers.com/department/smtd-law-llp-construction-usa-5:15:12059:1:23088430 About Chambers USA Chambers USA ranks the leading [...]

We are pleased to announce that Construction Executive Magazine has again recognized SMTD Law LLP among the top 50 construction law firms in the country.  We are humbled and honored, and appreciate all of the great work our team does for a dynamic and wonderful group of construction industry clients. [...]

SMTD Law Partner Marilyn Klinger will be presenting at The Seminar Group’s 7th Annual California Construction Law live webcast conference on April 29, 2021 broadcast from Los Angeles, CA. About the Event California’s top construction lawyers, mediators, judges, and industry professionals have gathered for an advanced Construction Law conference designed [...]

Join FEWA's Orange Country Chapter on March 25 for a hybrid, interactive presentation, What Attorneys Need from an Expert. Throughout the session, presenter Ali Salamirad will discuss the do's and don'ts for experts and what attorneys need from their experts. This hybrid event will be available online, via Zoom; or in-person for those in [...]

We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website! Meet our attorneys, learn about our areas of expertise and keep up to date on legal issues impacting the construction and surety industry! Visit us at: https://www.smtdlaw.com Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to be notified [...]

SMTD Law LLP was proud to take part and sponsor the NAWIC LA Chapter #42 Virtual Holiday Party on December 15, 2020. The party included lots of good cheer, catching up, creative backgrounds, and ugly sweaters and prizes aplenty!