Practice Area Details
Construction
Dannis Woliver Kelley offers the breadth and depth of resources necessary to advise clients throughout the school construction and modernization process. We work with our clients to set clear objectives and then develop an aggressive strategy to reach those goals as a team.
We arbitrate, mediate and negotiate resolutions of claims by contractors for extra work, design defects, compensable and compensable delay, unforeseen site conditions, and acts of God. We represent many public entity owners in complex construction litigation involving multiple parties. We also resolve stop notice claims and other liens, while focusing on the primary goal of project completion.
Our service includes:
- Preparing and/or reviewing construction contract bid packages, alternative delivery method contracts, and front-end documents
- Pre-qualifying and resolving bid protests and requests for substitution
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements with design professionals, project inspectors, construction managers, and other consultants
- Enforcing contractor performance and compliance with public contract requirements
- Providing assistance through the enforcement phase of labor compliance
- Terminating contractors, architects or construction managers when the circumstances are warranted
- Obtaining project completion by the surety when available
Our firm’s ability to deliver quality and value is one of the reasons Dannis Woliver Kelley is known throughout the state as a leader in all aspects of public construction law. We keep up to date on statutory and regulatory changes impacting school construction, including advising clients in design-build construction programs and other innovative project delivery methodologies.
Because of our uniquely thorough knowledge of applicable public contract requirements, state funding and Board approval processes, and frequently encountered construction issues, we help clients deal more effectively with the various issues they come across during the entire construction process.
Training and In-Servicing
- Business and Property and Construction Workshops
- Construction and Planning Consortia
- “Construction 101” – Dannis Woliver Kelley construction lawyers developed this pre-conference training series sponsored by the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH)
http://www.cashnet.org/meetings/2004_Workshops/CCFC-CASH_Agenda.htm
Related Lawyers
- Clarissa R. Canady, Practice Area Leader
- Marilyn J. Cleveland
- Sue Ann Salmon Evans
- Glenn N. Gould
- Jessika K. Johnson
- Mark W. Kelley
- Janet L. Mueller
- Deidree Y.M.K. Sakai
- Deepika S. Saluja
- Samuel R. Santana
- William B. Tunick
- Cameron C. Ward
News
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Increased Cost for Lumber and Engineered Wood Products as of January 1, 2013
January 10, 2013
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Change in Bid Threshold for Contracts
January 9, 2013
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DWK's December 2012 Update to Front End Documents
December 14, 2012
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Countdown to the Bond: Calling the November Election
April 11, 2012
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Change in Bid Threshold for Contracts
January 10, 2012
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Former School District Facilities Director Convicted of Conflicts of Interest
November 22, 2011
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365 Days and Counting - Now is the Time to Get Your Bond Planning Team on Board
November 7, 2011
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Coping with New Five Percent Limit on Public Works Contract Retention
October 13, 2011
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Change in UPCCAA bid limit
Marilyn J. Cleveland
July 19, 2011
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Further Changes to Labor Compliance Regulations Proposed
Marilyn J. Cleveland
July 11, 2011
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New Prompt Payment Case - Objective Standard Applies in Determining Whether a Good Faith Dispute Exists
April 29, 2011
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 -- DWK and CASH Present a Webinar on Schools and Seismic Safety at 10:30 a.m.
Glenn N. Gould
April 20, 2011
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Updated Front End Documents
March 16, 2011
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DWK Sponsors CASH's Monthly Membership Webcast in August 2010
August 2010
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DWK's August 2010 Update to Front End Documents
July 2010
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The UDC-UNIVERSAL v. CH2M Hill Case: Wrestling with The Duty to Defend. By Glenn Gould and Mark Kelley, Dannis Woliver Kelley
Glenn N. Gould, Mark W. Kelley
June 2010
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DWK Weighs in on Proposed Labor Compliance Regulations
Comments regarding proposed rulemaking re Title 8 of the California Code of Regulatioins, Department of Industrial Relations.
January 5, 2010
Past Events
- CASBO 2013 Annual Conference & California School Business Expo: Marilyn J. Cleveland presents "To Tell the Truth - A Purchasing Story (or Two)"
April 6, 2013
Conference Speaking Date
Long Beach, CA - CASBO 2013 Annual Conference & California School Business Expo: Marilyn J. Cleveland and Deidree Y.M.K. Sakai present "Evaluating Bids and Protests"
April 5, 2013
Conference Speaking Date
Long Beach, CA
Publications
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Attorney General Opinion Limits Closed Sessions Discussions of Real Property Transactions
January 19, 2012
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Challenges to “District Standards” For Products
September 14, 2011
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Recent CEQA Decision Chawanakee Unified School District v. County of Madera
July 11, 2011
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At-Large Trustee Elections Vulnerable Under California Voting Rights Act
March 10, 2011
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School Superintendent’s Compilation of List of Recall Supporters is Not Illegal
February 22, 2011
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2011 Update #1 on Public Contracts, Financing and Construction
January 13, 2011
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New Labor Compliance Regulations Take Effect
July 22, 2010
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California Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Public Entity’s Duty to Disclose Material Information to Public Works Contractors
July 14, 2010
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Proposition 39 Best Practices Handbook
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Adopting and Implementing a Labor Compliance Program
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"Proposition 39 Best Practices Handbook" (C.A.S.H.)
Marilyn J. Cleveland
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"Environmental Mitigation Handbook" (C.A.S.H.)
Marilyn J. Cleveland
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"Closing Schools Can Change Your Life" (NEA)
Marilyn J. Cleveland
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California False Claims Suit May Be Brought on Implied Certification Theory
March 23, 2010
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Sometimes a Deadline Really is a Deadline
March 3, 2010
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Court of Appeal Decision May Result in Increased Redevelopment Pass-Through Payments for School Districts
March 1, 2010
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"Adopting and Implementing a Labor Compliance Program"
Marilyn J. Cleveland
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Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Affirms that Community College Districts May Continue to Utilize Good Faith Efforts to Satisfy DVBE Participation Goals
February 18, 2010
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"An Introduction to the Mello-Roos Act"
Samuel R. Santana
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"Fundamentals of General Obligation Bonds"
Samuel R. Santana
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"Parcel Tax Basics"
Samuel R. Santana
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Dannis Woliver Kelley Comments on New Labor Compliance Regulations
January 20, 2010
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Are You Up-to-Date on Redevelopment?
October 20, 2009
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Changes to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Compliance
for Public Works Contracts
October 2, 2009
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UPCCAA/Lease Leaseback Project Delivery Method
April 6, 2009
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California Pooled Money Investment Board Releases a Reported $500 Million
March 19, 2009
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New Labor Compliance Program Regulations
February 20, 2009
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Parcel Taxes: Are They Right for Your District?
February 20, 2009
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Rreshpja v. Gonzales; The Sixth Circuit’s Failure to Consider Gender’s Place in Asylum Claims
Jessika K. Johnson
January 1, 2006
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"Marina Case Update"
Mark W. Kelley
November/December 2004












