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An Overview of My Qualifications

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Bachelor of Science in Architecture Bachelor of Architecture Doctor of Jurisprudence Master of Architecture

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As an Architect I concentrated my efforts on the technical aspects of practice I effect, I was responsible for the implementation of the vision

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As a Project Architect for nearly 10 years I worked on a number of award winning projects Detailing Contracts Construction Administration

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18 Years of A/E defense experience Panel Counsel for a number of large A/E insurance carriers A number of reported cases that advance A/E defense jurisprudence with cases ranging into tens of millions of dollars at issue Well over $100 million in total alleged liability defeated

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AIA Detroit Young Architect Lawrence Technological University School of Architecture Distinguished Alumni Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows

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I was a founding member of the AIA Michigan Government Affairs Committee 23 years ago that committee became a forerunner of, and pattern for much of the AIA national government affairs capability of today

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AIA Michigan Government Affairs is responsible for a number of advancements; Standing to sue to enjoin Unlicensed Practice School Construction Unlicensed Practice as a Felony Barring the use of Sole Negligence Clauses

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Chair of Government Affairs The AIA Michigan Design Retreat Committee AIA National Licensing Committee AIA National Risk Management Committee The National Diversity Council Director Representing the Michigan Region

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Adjunct Professor, University of Detroit Mercy, Graduate School of Architecture. Architectural and Construction Law Courses Adjunct Professor, Lawrence Technological University, Graduate School of Architecture. Law for Architects courses Developed some of the initial on-line course materials Nearly 15 years of total experience with a total of nearly 900 students

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Extensive speaking on Architectural practice and cutting edge liability issues throughout the US and Canada Keynote addresses at various AIA functions, allied professional functions and foreign professional association functions Responsible for making well over 100,000 hours of CE available to Architects throughout North America

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Some history on me and the unique background I bring to the office of Secretary My vision for AIA is your vision for AIA... implemented as effectively and efficiently as possible My name is Frederick Butters, and I thank you for taking the time to review this presentation. Please join me for the next presentation in which I outline my views of the specific tasks that face the next executive committee Fredrick F. Butters, FAIA, Esq.

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I pledge to answer any and all inquiries regarding my candidacy and the manner in which my service as Secretary would further the objectives of the Institute Contact me anytime at; Frederick F. Butters Frederick F. Butters PLLC 26677 West 12 Mile Road Southfield, Michigan 48034 (248) 357-0831 (248) 514-4694 (cell) fred@butters-law.com