Greetings from the AIA California Office,
Members often ask, “what’s AIA doing for me?” Well, I am happy to report we have a new practice resource to provide all members with access to legal resources as a benefit of membership.
As an AIA California member, you have telephone access to qualified, senior attorneys who have each represented architects in all areas of practice for over 25 years and are available to answer questions about your practice or help guide you to resources that may best suit your need.
LegaLine is geared especially to smaller firms who have questions or concerns about their business but may not be ready to engage legal counsel. From questions about corporate structures to insurance to contracts and copyright, LegaLine inquiries are handled by senior attorneys from the California office of W&D Law, LLP. These attorneys have represented design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, and owners in a wide variety of actions, ranging from simple lien actions to multi-million dollar private and public works construction cases and single-family residential projects collectively for decades.
LegaLine does not provide legal advice but does offer real-world suggestions and insight pertinent to architectural practice. This includes helping one determine whether to hire a lawyer in a specific situation. Ultimately, the goal of LegaLine is to help firms to manage their risks and potentially minimize the impact of claims and lawsuits.
For questions and details about how LegaLine™ can help you with your business needs: call 800.688.9780 and identify yourself as an AIA CA member. For more information, https://aiacalifornia.org/ or you can also visit www.theaiatrust.com/legal/legal-line
It is important to remember, LegaLine services are offered as an informational resource on practice-related topics and are not offered as legal, architectural, accounting, or other professional services. Neither your AIA membership nor any telephone conversation will establish an attorney-client relationship.
Providing this connection as a benefit of your AIA membership is just one more way AIA California is working for you.
Nicki
