Section Information

To become a member of the Construction Law Section, please forward dues payment in the amount of $15 to: SC Bar, Attn: Tara G. Caine, P.O. Box 608, Columbia, SC 29202. Please make checks payable to the S.C. Bar and note in the memo portion "Construction Dues."

Download the Construction Law Directory below:

2020-21 Construction Law Directory

Section News

 


Section Goals and Objectives, FY2023-24

Caleb M. Riser, Chair

  • Produce a Construction Law Section membership directory in alternating years.
  • Coordinate a joint conference in the fall with the North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section.
  • Continue to conduct an educational seminar in conjunction with the SC Bar Convention. 
  • Continue to inform Section members of significant developments related to construction law (i.e., pertinent cases, legislative updates) through the Section community platform, in E-Blast and post on the Bar Website. 
  • Continue to encourage Section members to submit articles to be published in the SC Lawyer and/or other Bar publications. 
  • Continue to explore ways to increase participation within the Section by providing networking opportunities, member incentives, etc. 
  • Explore partnering with Bar entities or various other organizations (i.e., Habitat for Humanity, Affordable Housing Coalition of S.C.) by participating in community service projects, coordinating education programs, etc.
  • Identify ways to increase diversity within the Section and its leadership.
  • Encourage Section members to serve as mentors to law students.  
  • Continue to develop and expand pro bono/low bono referral system through the SC Bar.
  • Encourage and coordinate member participation in pro bono programs such as Ask-A-Lawyer. 
  • Continue to monitor and identify needs for legislative activity appropriate for construction law issues.
Contact
Section Council Chair:
Caleb M. Riser
(803) 771-4400, ext. 3709
criser@richardsonplowden.com   
 
Staff Contact: 
Tara Caine
(803) 576-3766