Certificates of Merit: What is THAT all about?

The following topics regarding certificates of merit will be discussed by the panel:

1. What is a Certificate of Merit and when is it required? (10 minutes) – the panel will define the term and discuss when one is needed.
2. Who can write a Certificate of Merit and what should be included in it? (10 minutes) – the panel will discuss the design professional’s qualifications and opinions from the perspective of the attorney and the design professional. The panel will also cover the statutory requirements.
3. How do the new rules compare to the old rules? (10 minutes) – the panel will discuss the 2019 modifications to the requirements with a brief history of the previous versions. project.
4. Can a Certificate of Merit be waived? (10 minutes) – panelists will discuss the pros and cons to waivers.
5. If you forgot to include a Certificate of Merit, what are your options? (10 minutes) – panelists will discuss the remedies available when this detail has been overlooked.
6. Q&A (5 minutes) Panel will take questions from attendees.