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BOISE, ID – June 13, 2013 - Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorney, Richard L. Stacey, will be one of two featured presenters at a Construction Law Seminar in Twin Falls on June 19, 2013, presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Seminar attendees will receive the
Meuleman Mollerup handbook, “Construction Lien Requirements Summary for the Western United States and North Dakota.” [Click here for details.] To register for the seminar, contact Lindsay Clarke, ABC, email:
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Lien Laws in Idaho, presented by Richard L. Stacey, Meuleman Mollerup LLP: Contractors face challenges in trying to master mechanic's lien issues. Although a mechanic's lien is an efficient way to help contractors recoup losses, it is critical that they understand aspects of a mechanic's lien and the timing procedures for filing the lien. Richard L. Stacey is a partner with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, focusing his practice in the litigation of complex business disputes, with an emphasis in representing parties involved in commercial construction projects.
Cash Flow Management for Contractors, presented by Mark Richardson, Pinnacle Surety: Unmanaged, the results of poor cash flow management can be disastrous for a business. Topics of this workshop include: dynamics affecting cash flow; keeping the cash flowing in the right direction, creating and using cash flow projections, practical understanding of financial statements and dealing with the unexpected. Mark Richardson, a principal with Pinnacle Surety & Insurance Services, has over 25 years experience in bonding, insurance, leasing, financing, land development and property acquisition.
Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction association representing more than 22,000 construction and construction-related firms in more than 72 chapters across the United States.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP was founded in 1981 as boutique law firm focusing on Construction Law, Real Estate Law and Business Law including employment matters and estate planning. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. Contact Meuleman Mollerup at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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BOISE, ID – June 4, 2013 – Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorney, Joe Meuleman, has been selected as a recipient for Idaho Business Review’s Idaho Accomplished Under 40 for 2013. Mr. Meuleman is an attorney with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, practicing primarily in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and project developers in a variety of construction-related disputes and transactions.
Idaho Business Review’s Idaho Accomplished Under 40 award program honors 40 dynamic men and women who will be the decision makers of tomorrow. According to the IBR, this year 129 individuals were nominated. A six-member selection panel of past Accomplished Under 40 recipients scored the applicants in four categories: (1) professional accomplishments, (2) leadership skills, (3) community involvement and (4) long-term goals. The award ceremony will be held at the Knitting Factory in Boise on June 13, 2013.
Mr. Meuleman is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of America and the Idaho Associated General Contractors. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Boise State University College of Engineering, Department of Construction Management.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorneys have served the construction, real estate, and business communities for over 30 years. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. Contact the firm at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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“Lien Laws in Idaho, and, The Miller Act — Getting Paid on Government Projects”
BOISE, ID – May 15, 2013 - Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorneys, Geoffrey J. McConnell and Richard L. Stacey, will be the featured presenters at a Construction Law Seminar in Idaho Falls on May 22, 2013, sponsored by Meuleman Mollerup and Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Seminar attendees will receive the Meuleman Mollerup handbook, “Construction Lien Requirements Summary for the Western United States and North Dakota.” 
Lien Laws in Idaho: Contractors face challenges in trying to master mechanic's lien issues. Although a mechanic's lien is an efficient way to help contractors recoup losses, it is critical that they understand aspects of a mechanic's lien and the timing procedures for filing the lien.
The Miller Act protects subcontractors and certain materialmen by requiring the general contractor to provide a payment bond on most construction contracts with the federal government. Additionally, state and local public construction contracts provide similar protections and requirements. This workshop covers the steps that are required to assert a claim against a Miller Act payment bond, and speaks to what is recoverable under the Act.
Geoffrey J. McConnell, a partner with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, has 26 years of legal experience in construction litigation representing general contractors, specialty contractors, owners and subcontractors in state and federal courts in Idaho and California, and before federal boards of contract appeals.
Richard L. Stacey is a partner with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, focusing his practice in the litigation of complex business disputes, with an emphasis in representing parties involved in commercial construction projects.
Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction association representing more than 22,000 construction and construction-related firms in more than 72 chapters across the United States.
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Meuleman Mollerup LLP was founded in 1981 as boutique law firm focusing on Business Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. Contact Meuleman Mollerup at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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BOISE, ID – March 27, 2013 – Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorney, Joe Meuleman, has been appointed to serve on the Advisory Board for the Boise State University College of Engineering Department of Construction Management. Mr. Meuleman is an attorney with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, practicing primarily in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and project developers in a variety of construction-related disputes and transactions.
The Construction Management Department at Boise State University is nationally recognized and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science, a minor in Construction Management, and a Certificate in Construction Management for industry professionals. The Advisory Board is comprised of leaders in the construction industry from a variety of professions. As a member of the Advisory Board, Mr. Meuleman will participate in advising the Construction Management Department on various issues such as curriculum, accreditation and opportunities for students in the construction industry.
Mr. Meuleman is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of America, and has been appointed to several committees including the Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee and the Contract Documents Forum Steering Committee. As a member of the Idaho Associated General Contractors, he serves on the Construction Leadership Council and the Legislative Committee.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorneys have served the construction, real estate, and business communities for over 30 years. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. The firm can be reached at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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BOISE, ID – March 7, 2013 - Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorney, Arnold L. Wagner, will be the featured presenter at the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) meeting on March 20, 2013. Mr. Wagner will discuss construction lien information as outlined in the Meuleman Mollerup handbook, “Construction Lien Requirements Summary for the Western United States and North Dakota.”
Mr. Wagner is a partner with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, focusing his practice in the litigation of complex business disputes with an emphasis in representing parties involved in commercial construction projects.
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the educational and professional needs of today’s construction financial manager (CFM). Established in 1981, CFMA's General Members represent all types of contractors—including general contractors and specialty trades—as well as developers, construction managers, architects, engineers, principals, and material and equipment suppliers. Associate Members include professionals who serve the construction industry from the accounting, insurance, surety, software, legal and banking industries. CFMA currently has over 6,500 members in 89 chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Mr. Wagner is actively involved in associations supporting the construction industry. He serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the Idaho Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), and he is a member of the Idaho Associated General Contractors. Mr. Wagner is a member of the Boise State University Bronco Athletic Association Coach’s Club, the Chairman’s Council of the Humanitarian Bowl, and he serves on the Board of Directors of East Boise Youth Baseball and Softball. He supports the mission of the YMCA’s youth programs in his role as Team Development Leader for the YMCA Youth Development Strong Kids Campaign, 2012/2013. Mr. Wagner is a member of the Idaho State Bar Association, including the Litigation and Employment Law Sections; and the American Bar Association, including the Trial Lawyers Section. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Western Washington University, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington. Martindale-Hubbell recognizes Mr. Wagner with an “AV” Peer Review rating, which is the highest distinction in Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System. He is a recipient of the Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Accomplished Under Forty” award.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP was founded in 1981 as boutique law firm focusing on Business Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. Contact Meuleman Mollerup at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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MEULEMAN MOLLERUP ATTORNEYS SELECTED FOR BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2013
Written by Vivan Otero-EpleyBOISE, ID – January 17, 2013 – Best Lawyers® has chosen Meuleman Mollerup attorneys Wayne Meuleman, Richard W. Mollerup, Kimbal L. Gowland, Geoffrey J. McConnell and Jeff R. Sykes for their accomplishments in the fields of construction law, real estate law and employment law. Mr. McConnell was honored, additionally, as Idaho’s 2013 Lawyer of the Year in Litigation and Construction. (Best Lawyers® 2013. Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC)
Wayne Meuleman, founding partner of Meuleman Mollerup LLP, was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his expertise in Construction Law. He has 38 years experience representing clients throughout the western U.S. involving a variety of public and private projects. Mr. Meuleman currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Idaho Associated General Contractors and also served on its Board from 1998-2003. He is the Executive Director of the Idaho State Building Authority which provides bond financing of state governmental facilities for the State of Idaho. Mr. Meuleman, a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent peer-rated attorney and a member of Who's Who in American Lawyers, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® annually since 2005 and by Super Lawyers since 2007.
Richard W. Mollerup has 19 years of experience as a real estate attorney with emphasis in commercial real estate and title insurance in matters arising out of title, escrow, foreclosures, and regulatory issues. Best Lawyers® recognizes Mr. Mollerup for his expertise in real estate litigation. Prior to practicing law, he worked in the title insurance and real estate lending business for 19 years. Mr. Mollerup, a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent peer-rated attorney, has also been selected by Super Lawyers since 2008 for his thorough understanding of complex property issues and title insurance work. Mr. Mollerup is an associate member of the Idaho Land Title Association, and served as Chairman of its legislative committee for five years.
Kimbal L. Gowland has been practicing law for 25 years with emphases in real estate law, estate planning and business succession planning. Best Lawyers® states that Mr. Gowland is lauded as a conscientious and meticulous attorney. Mr. Gowland, a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent peer-rated attorney, has been recognized by Best Lawyers® annually since 2005, and he has also been honored by Chambers and Partners USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - since 2004. From 1984 through 1987, Mr. Gowland was a tax consultant at Touche Ross & Co. (now Deloitte), where his duties included research, planning and tax return preparation in areas of individual, corporate, partnership, pension, estate and trust taxation. Mr. Gowland has served on the Boise Chamber’s Boise Valley Economic Development Committee and he is a graduate of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Boise” program.
Geoffrey J. McConnell was recognized by Best Lawyers® for his expertise in construction litigation and government contracts. He has 26 years of experience in trial representation of owners, contractors, and design professionals in lawsuits and other disputes on public and private construction projects ranging in size from $1,000,000 to $220,000,000. He has assisted in the preparation of claim packages and risk assessments resulting in the settlement of disputes ranging in size from $100,000 to $14,000,000 without the need for costly and extensive litigation. He is licensed to practice law in Idaho, Utah and California. Mr. McConnell, a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent peer-rated attorney, has also been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2009. He is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and one of the firm’s representatives to the LEGUS International Network of Law Firms, a network of small to mid-size law firms that reflect a worldwide range of work and client referrals.
Jeff R. Sykes represents businesses and individuals with legal problems and concerns involving contracts, construction, insurance, employment and real property matters. Mr. Sykes ahs 19 years experience as a litigation attorney. He received recognition from Best Lawyers® for his legal expertise in employment law. Mr. Sykes serves on the Board of Directors of the Human Resource Association of Treasure Valley (HRATV), and he is a member of the national association Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He has served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA Youth Government Program and as a Judge Pro Tem for the YMCA Youth Court. Mr. Sykes is an active member of the Order of Barristers, the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Associated General Contractors and the Idaho Land Title Association. In 2005, Jeff was honored as a recipient of Idaho Business Review’s “Forty Accomplished Under 40” award.
Best Lawyers® is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which thousands of leading lawyers in the U.S. confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Because of the rigorous and transparent methodology used by Best Lawyers, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered an honor. Corporate Counsel Magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
Meuleman Mollerup LLP is a law firm specializing in the practice of law pertaining to construction law, real estate law, and business law including employment matters, commercial litigation and estate planning. Meuleman Mollerup attorneys have served the construction, real estate, and business communities for over 30 years. Contact us at 208.342.6066 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . More information online at www.lawidaho.com.
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Joe Meuleman Appointed to AGC of America Contract Documents Steering Committee
Written by Joe MeulemanJoe Meuleman Appointed to AGC of America Steering Committee
BOISE, ID – July 26, 2012 – Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorney, Joe Meuleman, has been appointed to serve on the Steering Committee of the Contract Documents Forum of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), a national construction industry organization in Washington D.C. Mr. Meuleman is currently serving on the AGC’s Construction Leadership Council Steering Committee. The AGC represents nearly 30,000 leading construction companies in the U.S. - including general contractors, specialty contractors and service providers and suppliers.
AGC's Contract Documents Forum is comprised of nationally recognized experts in contract documents for the construction industry. As a member of the Steering Committee, Mr. Meuleman will participate in the development, drafting and updating of ConsensusDOCS, a comprehensive set of nationally used construction contract documents designed to equitably allocate risks between designers, owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties, and reinforce AGC's commitment to skill, responsibility and integrity through contracts.
Mr. Meuleman is an attorney with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, practicing primarily in the areas of construction law and commercial litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and project developers in a variety of construction-related disputes and transactions.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorneys have served the construction, real estate, and business communities for over 30 years. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. The firm can be reached at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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Meuleman Mollerup Attorneys Selected for 2012 Mountain States Super Lawyers
Written by Vivan Otero-EpleyBOISE, ID – July 25, 2012 – Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorneys Geoffrey J. McConnell, Wayne Meuleman and Richard W. Mollerup have been selected for recognition by Mountain States Super Lawyers 2012 for exemplary work in the areas of real estate law, construction law and litigation. The goal of the Super Lawyers selection process is to create a credible and inclusive listing of lawyers to be used as a resource for sophisticated consumers in the search for legal counsel. Less than five percent of attorneys nationwide are chosen for this distinction.
Mr. McConnell has been recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers since 2009 for his expertise in Construction Litigation and Government Contracts. He has 26 years of experience in trial representation of owners, contractors, and design professionals in lawsuits and other disputes on public and private construction projects ranging in size from $1,000,000 to $220,000,000. He has assisted in the preparation of claim packages and risk assessments resulting in the settlement of disputes ranging in size from $100,000 to $14,000,000 without the need for costly and extensive litigation. Mr. McConnell is licensed to practice law in Idaho, Utah and California.
Mr. Meuleman, a founding partner of Meuleman Mollerup, has been recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers each year since 2007 for his expertise in Construction Litigation. Mr. Meuleman served as the Chair for the Board of Directors of the Idaho Associated General Contractors from 1998-2003, and he is the Executive Director of the Idaho State Building Authority which provides lease-purchase financing of state governmental facilities for the State of Idaho.
Mr. Mollerup has 19 years of experience as a real estate attorney with emphasis in commercial real estate and title insurance in matters arising out of title, escrow, foreclosures, and regulatory issues. Prior to practicing law he was in the title insurance and real estate lending business for 19 years. He has been selected by Mountain States Super Lawyers since 2008 for his thorough understanding of complex property issues and title insurance work. Mr. Mollerup served on the legislative committee for the Idaho Land Title Association, and he is a founding member of the City Club of Boise.
Super Lawyers, a division of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorneys have provided industry-specific legal solutions for the business, construction and real estate communities since 1981. The founding partners understood the demand for cost-effective, quality legal services, and limited the firm’s scope of practice to provide clients with the highest quality of legal representation at a reasonable cost. Meuleman Mollerup’s “Super Lawyers” can be reached by calling 208.342.6066. More information is available online at www.lawidaho.com.
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Attorney Geoffrey J. McConnell to present Construction Law Update at Idaho AGC Summer Outing
Written by Geoffrey J. McConnellNEWS RELEASE – for immediate release
BOISE, ID – July 25, 2012 – Meuleman Mollerup LLP attorney Geoff McConnell will be a featured presenter at the Idaho Associated General Contractors’ Annual Summer Outing at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho on July 27, 2012. Mr. McConnell will present a breakout session titled, “Recent Court Cases Affecting the Construction Industry.”
Geoff McConnell is a partner with the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP focusing his practice in the areas of construction law, business law and litigation, and government contracts. He has been recognized by Mountain States Super Lawyers since 2009 for his expertise in Construction Litigation and Government Contracts. He has 26 years of experience in trial representation of owners, contractors, and design professionals in lawsuits and other disputes on public and private construction projects ranging in size from $1,000,000 to $220,000,000. He has assisted in the preparation of claim packages and risk assessments resulting in the settlement of disputes ranging in size from $100,000 to $14,000,000 without the need for costly and extensive litigation. Mr. McConnell is licensed to practice law in Idaho, Utah and California.
The construction attorneys at Meuleman Mollerup have a long history of active membership in the Idaho Associated General Contractors. The firm supports Idaho AGC’s core purpose as the advocate for the commercial construction industry in Idaho.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP was founded in 1981 as boutique law firm focusing on Business Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. The attorneys of Meuleman Mollerup offer the experience and expertise that come from years of focus on those specific industry groups. Contact Meuleman Mollerup at 208.342.6066, or on the web at www.lawidaho.com.
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MEULEMAN MOLLERUP’S GEOFFREY J. McCONNELL NAMED FELLOW OF LITIGATION COUNSEL OF AMERICA
BOISE, ID – JULY 2, 2012 – Attorney Geoffrey J. McConnell, of the law firm Meuleman Mollerup LLP, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. McConnell has 25 years of experience in construction litigation representing general contractors, owners and subcontractors in state and federal courts and before federal boards of contract appeals. He earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, and he is licensed to practice law in Idaho, Utah and California.
Mr. McConnell is a member of the American Bar Association section on Public Contract Law and the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on the Construction Industry. He is an active member in the exclusive lawyer referral organization, LEGUS International Network of Law Firms, and Best Lawyers® in America recognizes him for his expertise in construction litigation and government contracts. In addition, Mountain States Super Lawyers selected him for his legal expertise in construction law, a designation given to only 5% of the lawyers in Idaho.
The Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”) is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and superior ethical reputation. Established as a trial and appellate lawyer honorary society reflecting the American bar in the twenty-first century, the LCA represents the best in law among its membership. The number of Fellowships has been kept at an exclusive limit by design, allowing qualifications, diversity and inclusion to align effectively, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. The Litigation Counsel of America is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows.
Meuleman Mollerup LLP is a law firm specializing in the practice of law pertaining to construction law, real estate law, and business law including employment matters, business litigation and estate planning. Meuleman Mollerup attorneys have served the construction, real estate, and business communities for over 30 years. More information online at www.lawidaho.com.
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