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February 20, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

“Legal Tools For “Legal Tools For Getting Paid”Getting Paid”

“Legal Tools For Getting Paid”

“Top Ten Networking “Top Ten Networking Nightmares”Nightmares”

“Top Ten Networking Nightmares”

Attorney Brian A. Loffredo with the law firm of Offit Kurman will discuss “Legal Tools For Getting Paid”, various methods for getting paid as well as strategies for maximizing your collections in the event your project goes south. Among the topics discussed will be:

• mechanic’s liens• state, federal and private payment bond claims• enforcement litigation• deadlines and considerations to keep in mind when

weighing enforcement options

• costs of enforcement and more…

Networking doesn’t have to be scary, you just need to be aware of these “Top Ten Networking Nightmares”. In this fun and interactive session, Jim Ries will give examples of what not to do in a networking situation so you don’t turn into “that guy/gal” who does it all wrong. After this session, you will never be spooked again by networking impostors.Attendees will learn:

• What “is” networking?• Why do I need to network?• Can’t I just hand out business cards?

You will not want to miss this unique and affordable opportunity to learn and experience premier industry networking.

The Law Offices of Offit|Kurman8171 Maple Lawn Boulevard - Suite 200

Maple Lawn, MD 20759

Register Online & Learn More About MCN At www.mdconstructionnet.net.Or, forward this completed registration with payment to: Maryland Construction Network®,

5102 Meadowview Dr., White Hall, MD 21161 no later than Friday, February 14th. Reservations made but not canceled by end of business Friday, February 14th are non-refundable.

Pre Registration Is Requested! Registrations Received After February 14th Will Not Receive an Early Bird Discount and Are Subject to Availability.

Do you have questions about MCN or need assistance? Contact Verna Regler (verna@mdconstructionnet.net) at 443.982.7329.

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Jim Ries

As Director of Business Development, Jim Ries drives revenue growth for Offit Kurman by helping business leaders and families of wealth address some their most difficult challenges. He also identifies and develops strategic partnerships and market opportunities. Jim has access to a deep network of attorneys in every practice area, and he is able to connect his clients to the right attorney who can resolve their legal disputes and protect their assets. Jim is a master networker, and his high-level connections call him for solutions when they don’t know who to call. Let Jim be your Google.

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Registration fees after February 14th are $55 and $70 respectively.

Registration: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.“Wisdom & Wine” Presentations: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Networking & Wine: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Immediately following the presentation, enjoy an hour of networking including a delectable variety of exceptional appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. It’s classic MCN networking to perfectly compliment the presentations from premier experts.

Maryland Construction Network is pleased to offer this unique “two for one” Wisdom & Wine presentation from Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law.

Our Speakers:

Brian A. Loffredo

Brian chairs Offit Kurman’s Construction Group. He is a commercial litigator with more than twenty years of experience representing clients in the construction industry on matters involving litigation, construction defects, licensing and compliance, collections, mechanic’s liens, payment bond and Miller Act claims, contract drafting, and compliance with home improvement laws and other construction industry laws.

In addition, Brian represents and counsels clients in the franchise industry and he has extensive experience representing financial institutions with workouts, collections and residential / commercial foreclosures.