Curtis D. Smith has 20 years of experience in construction law and civil litigation. He represents clients in such matters as:
Construction claims
Insurance and surety law
Mechanics' liens
Business litigation
Business fraud litigation
Contract negotiation and disputes
Mr. Smith has litigated numerous construction and business cases in the trial and appellate courts, as well as before the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Smith is also experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation, arbitration, negotiation and mini-trials, and negotiating construction, design and design/build contracts.
Mr. Smith is a member of the American Bar Association (Forum on the Construction Industry), Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and serves as Chapter Attorney for the American Subcontractors Association of Minnesota.
Areas of Practice:
Business Fraud Litigation
Business Litigation
Civil Litigation
Construction Law
Contract Negotiation and Disputes
Insurance and Surety Law
Mechanics' Liens
Bar Admissions:
Minnesota
Education:
William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota,
1979 J.D. Honors: Cum Laude
University of Illinois,
1973 B.A.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Lecturer, "ConsensusDOCS - Review of Important Provisions", Women Construction Owners & Executives, USA - June 4, 2008
Lecturer, "Bidding & Negotiating Contracts the AWA Way", American Subcontractors Association of Minnesota - April 24, 2008
Moderator, General Contractor Panel Discussion, American Subcontractors Association of Minnesota - February 28, 2008
Lecturer, "Managing the Construction Schedule" and "Managing Project Closeout", National Business Institute - February 7, 2008
