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Design Professional's Practice Bulletin

Volume 1, Number 1 — February 1997

This Bulletin addresses recent developments affecting Design Professionals as well as business concerns as important as the specific professional and technical issues they face.

Editors: Neil P. Clain and Richard J. Davies

Harvey, Pennington's Architects and Engineers Group moves to Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle, Bowman & Lombardo

Design Professionals...

In October, members of Harvey, Pennington's Architect/Engineer group -- Bruce P. Lombardo, Lawrence A. Borda, Neil P. Clain, Jr., Richard J. Davies, Frederick P. Warner and Salil P. Patel--joined King of Prussia based Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Bowman, P.C., which has been renamed Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo, P.C. These attorneys originated the Architects & Engineers Newsletter and have joined with their new colleagues at Powell, Trachtman to bring you this bulletin on matters of interest to the design community.

Powell,Trachtman was formed in 1988 to serve the architectural and engineering communities in a unique way. It resulted from the merger of two other law firms, one of which handled commercial litigation, transactional and business planning matters, the other of which focused exclusively on the representation of architects and engineers. The idea was to form a law firm that could serve the specialized needs of the design professional community, while at the same time handling the more generalized litigation and business concerns that architectural and engineering firms, like all businesses, must address. The idea worked-- in an era of law firm downsizing, Powell, Trachtman has more than tripled in size since its inception.

"I have been a friendly competitor of Powell,Trachtman for years," said Bruce Lombardo, who headed Harvey, Pennington's A/E team before joining Powell, Trachtman. "Over time, I realized Powell, Trachtman could provide services to my clients that I could not provide at Harvey, Pennington. The firm offers a 'one stop shopping' approach that the design professional community cannot find elsewhere." Powell, Trachtman has offices in Harrisburg and Cherry Hill, NJ, in addition to King of Prussia. We are now pleased to bring to you a publication which not only addresses recent developments in the A&E field, but addresses business concerns as important as the specific professional and technical issues you face.

©1997 Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo, P.C.

This bulletin is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The reader should consult with legal counsel to determine how laws, suggestions and illustrations apply to specific situations.

Problems Prevented and Solved

Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more

Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more

Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more

Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more

$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more

Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more

Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more

Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more

Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more

Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more

Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more

Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more

Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more

Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more

Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more

Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more

Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more

Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more

Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more

Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more

Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more

Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more

Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more

Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more

Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more

Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more

Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more

Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more

Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more

Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more

Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more

Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more

Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more

Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more

Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more

Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more

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