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David A. Roberts

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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed for 23 years
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About David

David Roberts practiced architecture for nearly 17 years before entering law practice.  This technical background is of practical value in the resolution of construction disputes.  The architectural background is also useful in addressing the complexities of architectural copyrights under the Copyright Act and the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act.

 

Practice areas

Copyright infringementCopyright applicationConstruction and development
  1. Construction and development: 90%

    Government contracts; design and construction defects; architect and engineer professional liability

  2. Copyright application: 5%

    Architectural copyrights

  3. Copyright infringement: 5%

    Litigation of architectural and building copyrights

Languages spoken

English

Contact

PO Box 191745
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Roberts Construction Law, LLC

PO Box 191745
Atlanta, GA, 31119-1745

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      GAActive Member in Good Standing 199702/18/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
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      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2020
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
      Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers in America2012
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2011
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      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2006
      Rising StarSuper Lawyers2005
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Partner/Practicing ArchitectRoberts & Collins Architects1988 - 1996
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Atlanta Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Atlanta Bar Association, Construction Law SectionChairman2004 - 2005
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      The Construction LawyerI Meant Every Word That He Said: False Designation of Origin of Construction Documents After Dastar2005
      Aspen Law & BusinessAlternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts2002
      The Construction LawyerThere Goes My Baby: Buildings as Intellectual Property Under the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act2001
      Aspen Law & BusinessAlternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts2001
      Aspen Law & BusinessAlternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts1999
      Aspen Law & BusinessAlternative Clauses to Standard Construction Contracts1998
      The Construction LawyerAfter the Ball: Subsequent Use of Construction Documents After the Project for Which They Were Originally Prepared: A Sketchy Area of the Law1997
      Aspen Law & BusinessCommon Sense Construction LawN/A
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Georgia State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1997
      Ball State UniversityN/A1975
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      AIA ContractsOwner-architect agreements; and architectural copyrights2014
      AIA ContractsArchitectural copyrights; AIA owner-architect agreement2013
      2006 AIA South Atlantic Region ConferenceWhere do you put a stamp on a BIM file? Assuring continued protection of the public (and architects, and their clients) and continued exercise of professional judgment and authority in the age of BIM and 3D CAD2006
      UnknownAIA Contracts: Analysis and Interpretation of AIA Standard Contract Forms, Lorman Education Services2006
      UnknownAIA Contracts: Analysis and Interpretation of AIA Standard Contract Forms, Lorman Education Services2005
      Mercer UniversityWhat Do You Mean, They're YOUR Drawings?2003
      Georgia Institute of Technology Continuing Education programEverything You Wanted to Know about the Construction Industry2003
      Construction Law for the General PractitionerRecent Developments in Georgia Construction and Design Law2002
      American Institute of ArchitectsWhat Do You Mean, They're YOUR Drawings?2002
      ICLE Annual Lien SeminarGeorgia Mechanics' Lien Law-Lien Waivers and Contractor Affidavits2000
      Masters InstituteCurrent Issues in Subcontracting1998

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      Mr. Roberts is an excellent attorney and friend. He takes every case head-on and is willing to help his clients understand everything about their case. Mr. Roberts is very professional,courteous, knowledgable, and very family oriented. The bottom line is that this man is very sharp and compassionate, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing representation.

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