The Importance of Having a Signed Contract

by Mark Jackson Your firm has been selected for a new project. Congratulations! The Owner wants you to start as soon as possible. Your team is excited to start working on the design. But what about the contract? It is not uncommon for design firms to begin schematic...

The Value of Pre-Claims Assistance

By Mark Jackson, JCJ Insurance As a Design Professional, you are trained and educated to solve problems. Whether it is a new and innovative design concept, the repurposing of an existing structure, or fixing a project after storm damage, you are uniquely qualified to...

Florida Statute of Repose Shortened to Seven Years

Good news for Design Firms! On April 13, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 360. One significant change is that SB 360 shortens the statute of repose in Florida from ten to seven years. No changes were made to the four-year statute of limitations. The...

Avoiding Duty to Defend

By Mark Jackson, JCJ Insurance Agency It is extremely important to know the risks involved in the agreements you sign. Oftentimes during contract negotiations, design firms are determining their level of comfort with the risk verses rewards for that specific project....