October, 2022 Presentation

Speaker: Daniel Knight

Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022

Topic:  Standard Form Contracts: What Are They and How Do I Choose

Presentation: Video

Summary: Standard form contracts are a dime a dozen in the construction industry. From AIA and DBIA to AGC and EJCDC, navigating and selecting a contract can be overwhelming and problematic if left unrevised. This presentation will look at some of the most commonly used standard form contracts in North Carolina and the difference between them while providing attendees with some key factors to consider in selecting a contract. Additionally, this presentation will consider the importance of reviewing and revising standard form contracts by discussing several key provisions found in many standard form contracts.

Daniel Knight is an attorney in the Raleigh office of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein and concentrates his practice primarily in construction litigation. His clients consist of a diverse group of industry participants including engineers, architects, land surveyors, general contractors, developers, municipalities, and insurance providers. He represents industry participants in a wide variety of construction litigation issues including design defects, construction defects, payment disputes, scheduling/delay disputes, mechanics’ lien claims, payment and performance bond claims, and contract disputes. Daniel received his law degree from Campbell University’s School of Law and his bachelor’s degrees in history and political science from North Carolina State University. He has been practicing since 2014 and is currently licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina and is admitted into all three federal district courts for North Carolina and the Supreme Court of the United States. Parker Poe is a regional law firm with 275 attorneys across 8 offices in the southeast.