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We represent
and advise educational clients on a broad spectrum of issues in
business and facilities, both transactional and litigation. Our
services, for example, include the following:
Competitive
Bidding and Contract Award
We
assist and advise clients regarding competitive bidding and
selection requirements and procedures, notice and publication
requirements, pre-qualification of bidders, bid protests
and litigation, and bid withdrawal.
Construction Contracts and Litigation
We review,
draft, and advise clients on requests for proposals or quotes,
professional services agreements, bidder pre-qualification
packets, and construction bid and contract documents, and guide
clients in complying with laws applicable to a particular
construction project. We also represent clients in litigation
involving prime contractors, architects and other design
professionals, subcontractors, the California Labor Commissioner,
sureties, and/or insurance companies. Our representation
includes, for example, professional negligence actions against
architects, complex litigation involving prime contractors,
architects, subcontractors and sureties, and stop notice actions
filed by subcontractors. We also represent clients in tendering
claims and lawsuits to sureties pursuant to performance or payment
bonds, and obtaining release of project funds from escrow accounts
where a prime contractor has defaulted on a construction contract.
Contracts
and Purchasing Agreements, and Related Litigation.
We advise
and represent clients in all phases of transactions and litigation
involving purchase and service contracts, leases, vendor purchase
orders, and other business arrangements. Our services include
reviewing and drafting contracts, negotiating contract terms and
conditions, and advising clients regarding applicable laws. We
also handle disputes arising out of business transactions, and
defend and prosecute litigation if such disputes are not able to
be resolved informally.
Real
Property and Facilities
Our Firm
assists clients to acquire, sell, dedicate, lease, or enter into
other arrangements for use of real property. We also represent
clients in actions when disputes arise involving real estate
transactions. In addition, we advise and assist clients in issues
relating to the use, maintenance, operation, and conditions of
their facilities, including compliance with the Field Act and
Civic Center Act.
Intergovernmental Agreements
We regularly
negotiate and prepare agreements between clients and other
governmental entities. Such agreements cover, for example, joint
use of facilities; sale, lease, exchange, or dedication of real
property; exchange of services; cost-sharing of personnel; and
risk management and insurance joint powers authorities.
Foundations
and Auxiliary Organizations
We assist
clients in various aspects of foundations and auxiliary
organizations, including drafting and reviewing charters, bylaws,
and other formation documents. We also advise and assist clients
as to the formation and dissolution of such foundations and
organizations, and handle disputes and conflicts with such
foundations and organizations. |
