Attorney Emile Joseph addresses Architect & Engineer post-graduate students on the campus of University of Louisiana/Lafayette. Introducing Emile to the class is associate professor, Geoff Gjertson. Topics for the presentation included avoiding contractual pitfalls, understanding a design professionals responsibilities during construction administration and knowing the importance of recording certificates of substantial completion on private work projects.

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