BPBS NEWS - July, 2008

BPBS Welcomes Thomas Fisher
Tom is a business attorney who brings to BPBS his experience in providing practical advice to a wide range of clients in Kentucky and Ohio, including start up and well established businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities. Tom is a graduate of the University of Louisville, lives in Northern Kentucky, and is licensed to practice law both in Kentucky and Ohio. Click “here” to learn more about Tom. You can reach Tom directly at 513 533-2019.

David Lefton appointed to American Bar Association position
The ABA will appoint David Lefton to its Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education at its 2008 Annual ABA Meeting in August. David has been a leader in the ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division where he currently serves as Programs Chair and Group Chair of Publications.

David also serves the Ohio State Bar Association. He is immediate past chair of the OSBA Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section, and he represents Cincinnati on the OSBA Council of Delegates. Click “here” to read more about David’s ABA committee appointment.

Joseph Jaap teaches at Construction Law Seminar on Mechanic’s Liens
Joe returned to the classroom in May as teacher at an all-day seminar for construction professionals, developers, contractors, and attorneys. Joe is a regular speaker at construction seminars providing advice and instruction regarding mechanic’s liens, construction payment, and related construction contracting topics. May’s seminar covered the required steps to obtain valid mechanic’s liens in Ohio. There are many procedural requirements, and failure to follow them invalidates a lien.

Mechanic’s liens may be filed for work on homes as well as commercial projects. If you have questions about contracting for an upcoming construction project, have problems on a current project, seek payment on a completed project and need to file a lien, need to remove a lien, or would like to receive notice of Joe’s next seminar, call him directly at 513 533-2037. Click “here” to find out additional areas in which Joe counsels construction clients.