Welcome
This website is intended to provide information about the Oregon State Bar's Construction Law Section. By using the directory to the left, you will be able to find out more information about our Committees, Legislative Proposals, and Continuing Education opportunities.
We have also provided a non-definitive collection of research links that have been helpful to our membership in the past.
Membership Information
To join the Construction Law Section, please contact the State Bar. Dues are $11.50 each calendar year.
If you are interested in more information or volunteering with the Construction Law Section, please contact a member of that subcommittee.
What's New
Upcoming Events
Free Lunch Time CLE series
The OSB Construction Law Section and Smith Freed & Eberhard are sponsoring a free lunch time CLE series. The series will provide a "nuts and bolts" background on the important, basic issues and concepts at work within the field.
Session information:
Location: Smith Freed & Eberhard, 111 S.W. Fifth Ave, Portland, Oregon
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CLE Credit: The Section will apply for CLE credit
Registration: To register for all or part of the series contact Anastasia Bennett at 503-416-0296 or ABennett@smithfreed.com
Sessions will be recorded and available online at www.smithfreed.com
4/17/12 - Understanding Mold in Housing
George Tsongas, Ph.D., P.E., Consulting Engineer and Building Scientist
- Discussing mold and moisture problems.
- The difference between myths and reality.
- What can be done in a practical and cost effective way.
Materials from April 22, 2011, Construction Law CLE
Proposed Legislation
The Construction Law Section is proposing technical amendments to construction law statutes for the 2010 legislative session. Please click on the "Current Legislation" link to get the Legislative Counsel's drafts of these proposed changes.