2023 Southeast Trees and the Law Symposium

Arborists, landscape contractors, landscape architects and those in allied fields face ever-increasing threats from civil and even criminal suits.

Whether you are a city employee or work for a tree care company, you need to understand the laws that govern your industry.  This day long, intensely focused symposium will provide attendees with tips and key takeaways to help you avoid litigation and negative economic impacts.  

Join us for this truly unique, ONLINE event!

• Receive guidance from an incredible set of presenters, all of whom are nationally known for their legal expertise in the field of arboriculture.  
• We offer multiple opportunities for meaningful interaction between attendees and the presenters and among all attendees
  • Traditional Q&A after each presentation
  • Multiple breakout sessions with symposium speakers
  • Online lunch option to facilitate networking
• All attendees will receive a directory of the full attendee list so they can continue networking after the symposium ends, along with informative handouts in their welcome packet
• Brief videos will introduce new topics, affording everyone with necessary brain breaks from lecture styled presentations
• Each presentation will be recorded and available for attendees on demand, making it easier for you to refresh your memory of key talking points.

Presenters:

Mr. Mike Comer, Attorney at Law

Mr. Joe Samnik, Consulting Forensic Arborist, Expert Tree Consultant, LLC

Mr. Mark Duntemann, Senior Consultant, Natural Path Forestry

Topics:

Defending the guilty • Tree ownership • Trespass & encroachment • Negligence • Arborist liabilities • Duty of care • Risk assessment • Handling yourself in a deposition & in the courtroom • Arboricultural fallacies

Download the agenda for complete details!