Technical Evaluation of Property Management & Premises Liability Cases - Expert Webinar [VIDEO]

This webinar introduces attendees to the technical issues frequently reviewed in forensic casework involving injuries in the built environment. Experts specializing in Property Management and Premises Safety discuss the incidents most frequently investigated, the conditions associated with causation, and the standards of care followed by architects, property managers, and facility operators in order to provide safe environments.

Technical Evaluation of Property Management & Premises Liability Cases - Expert Webinar [VIDEO]

Video recorded from webinar on Weds, July 1, 2020.

Featured Experts

Albert J. Kerelis, Jr., AIA, NCARB, ARM, Thomas J. Lodge, AIA, NCARB

Albert J. Kerelis, AIA, ALA, NCARB
Property Management Investigations

Mr. Kerelis has extensive experience in Property Management, from the perspectives of both owner and manager, involving residential and commercial properties. Albert will discuss the incidents and standards frequently addressed in property management investigations.

Thomas J. Lodge, AIA, NCARB
Premises Liability Investigations

Tom addresses the role of the architect in premises liability cases. He provides an overview of premises liability case types, and insight into the methodology of a forensic investigation.

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