Wood Smith Henning & Berman is excited to announce that Domingo Tan will take part in leading a compelling roundtable discussion at the upcoming Construction Litigation Management (CLM) Construction Conference. The conference will be held at the Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, CA from September 18-20, 2024.
The roundtable titled "There's No Place Like Home: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Single-Family Home and HOA Defect Claims" will delve into the evolving landscape and emerging strategies for handling these intricate claims. Domingo will be joined by fellow thought leaders: Michael Rodriguez, Casualty Claims Specialist from Tokio Marine HCC; and Matthew Argue, Mediator from Arbitration Mediation Conciliation Center. Attendees can expect a comprehensive exploration of the following topics:
- Legal intricacies surrounding controlling documents such as purchase and sales agreements vs. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Bylaws.
- The influence of governing laws and pre-litigation processes on construction defect claims.
- Analysis of damages claims and causes of action.
- Key considerations including statutes of limitations, standing, and necessary provisions in Settlement Agreements and Releases.
The roundtable will also address the alarming rise in damages claims related to Homeowners Association (HOA) matters and provide analytical data on the significant increase in the costs of repair presented by HOA counsel.
"We are witnessing a significant shift in the landscape of residential construction defect claims related to both single-family homes and HOAs," said Tan. "This session aims to provide legal professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate these complex issues effectively and litigate potential risks."
The CLM Construction Conference has been a leading event for over a decade, bringing together insurance and litigation professionals dedicated to the claims industry. This year's conference promises to be an unparalleled opportunity for networking, education, and professional development.
About Domingo Tan
Domingo has experience in various areas of law including construction, premises liability, product liability, habitability and toxic torts. In construction cases, he has acted as lead counsel in numerous multimillion-dollar residential and commercial matters. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, national and regional builders, developers, contractors, construction managers and design professionals.
He has been a speaker at construction seminars and provides in-house training to developers, contractors, insurance carriers and risk managers related to construction claims. Domingo successfully completed the program with the CLM Litigation Management Institute to earn the designation as a Certified Litigation Management Professional.
Domingo has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine which named him a “Southern California Rising Star” for seven consecutive years and by the Los Angeles Business Journal which featured him as a 2023 Minority Leader of Influence. In 2024, Domingo was awarded the prestigious Jerrold S. Oliver Award of Excellence which is presented annually at West Coast Casualty's Construction Defect Seminar to a standout professional who has demonstrated exceptional contributions and dedication to the construction defect community.
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