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Panel of Arbitrators & Mediators

William J. Crawford, Esq.

GRADUATE:

LAW EXPERIENCE GENERAL BACKGROUND:

Admitted to practice, November 1979
State licensed contractor, builder, developer for 15 years prior to entering the field of law. Actively engaged in all phases of building, development, construction law and litigation for over 30 years
Currently serving as Judge Pro Tern, Los Angeles County Superior Court

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING:

As a guest speaker and lecturer, Mr. Crawford has traveled extensively throughout the United States; addressing lenders, developers, materialmen, contractors, subcontractors and various trade associations. He has written, as well as lectured on the following topics: "Subcontractor Collection Policy;" "Principles of Collection in the Building Industry;" "Effective Use of the Mechanics' Lien;" "Fundamentals of the Stop Notice and Miller Bond;" "Releases following the Bentz Decision;" "Understanding the Subcontract;" and "Effective Claims for Change Orders and Extras."

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Member, California Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association; and the American Bar Association
Member, Construction/Development and Mechanics Lien Subsection of the Real Property Section of the State Bar, serving on the Board of Directors from 1981-1983
Member, Building Industry Association, currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Baldy View Chapter
Legal Counsel to the American Subcontractors Association of Los Angeles/Orange County and the Insulation Contractors Association of Southern California
Member, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association