Background
Block, Hal G. was born on February 14, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Block, Hal G. was born on February 14, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Illinois Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Architecture, 1977). John Marshall Law School (Juris Doctor, 1982).
Worked at Musick, Peeler & Garrett Limited Liability Partnership (Irvine, California) specializing in Construction and Design Defect Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Business and Commercial Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1982, Illinois. 1985, California.
"As the Walls Came Tumbling Down: Architects Expanded Liability Under Design- /Build Construction Contracting," John Marshall Law Review. Reprinted, The Defense Law Journal and Handbook of Construction Articles, 1984. "Adventures in Claims Made Professional Liability Coverage," Best Insurance Review, July, 1986.
"Design Build Insurance Protection," Legal Handbook for Architects, Engineers and Contractors, Clark Boardman, Fall, 1985. "Notice Provisions in Contracts of Insurance," Barrister Magazine, Summer, 1984, reprinted: Adjusters Reference Book and Risk Management. "Liability Arising From Shop Drawing Review," Litigating Architects and Engineers Liability Claims, Wiley Pub., Fall, 1986.
"Insurance Coverage for the Construction Process - Identifying and Managing the Risk,” Risk and Risk Management for Construction and Industry (Consulting Editor) Clark Boardman, Fall, 1986. "Professional and General Liability Insurance Coverage," Barrister Magazine, Spring, 1985. Insurance Law Editor, 1985-1988 and Co-Editor in Chief, 1988-1989, Law Practice Notes, Barrister Magazine.
Chicago, Illinois and American (Member: Forum Committee on the Construction Industry. Torts and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations. State Bar of California.
American Institute of Architects (Associate).