Ken Schrupp

Experience

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  Steek & Roof Structures, Inc.

  May 1985 - Aug 1989

  Project Manager and Estimator

  Served as Project Manager for architectural specialties subcontractor, including preparing estimates, bidding work, negotiating contracts, scheduling, labor management, procuring materials, interaction with governmental agencies and close-out.

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  United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

  Sept 1992 - Aug 1993

  Federal Law Clerk

  Served as law clerk to the Honorable James D. Todd.

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  The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

  Sept 1993 - May 1994

  Adjunct Professor of Law

  Taught Legal Research and Writing.

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  Glankler Brown, PLLC

  Sept 1993 - Jun 1997

  Associate Attorney

  •Performed all aspects of litigation in construction defect suits, including drafting pleadings and discovery, taking and defending depositions, working with expert witnesses, and motion practice.•Drafted construction contracts for general contractors.•Prepared trademark and copyright applications.•Served as insurance defense counsel in construction-related litigation.

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  Manier & Herod

  Jun 1997 - Dec 1997

  Associate Attorney

  •Served as insurance defense counsel for contractors and subcontractors.•Represented construction sureties.•Left in December, 1997, when partners in the firm’s Construction Law department split off to form Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC.

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  Smith Cashion & Orr, PLC

  Jan 1998 - Oct 2016

  Partner

  •Represented contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, owners, and developers in construction-related litigation in multiple venues.•Scope of construction litigation matters ranged from small payment claims and prosecuting liens to large construction defect cases.•Worked closely with technical experts in engineering, accounting, and scheduling.•Represented insurers and insureds in insurance coverage disputes.•Served as insurance defense counsel for contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals.•Served as Appraiser and Umpire in property insurance claim disputes.•Served as Special Master to the U.S.D.C. for Western Tennessee in Miller Act suits.•Drafted original form contracts for owners and contractors, including general contracts, construction manager agreements, subcontracts, design-build agreements, joint venture agreements, design professional contracts, and consultants’ agreements.•Represented sureties and principals regarding construction bond claims.•Represented landowners and public entities in public condemnation and eminent domain cases.•Advised contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on state licensure matters.•Represented construction and design professionals in administrative proceedings.•Researched and drafted appellate briefs and appeared before state and federal appeals courts. Show less