Anyone halfway close to Southwest Missouri may want to check this out. Hope the SW Chapter of MSPS doesn't mind my putting this info out to all of you.
The Southwest Chapter of MSPS regrets to announce that Wendy Lathrop, our scheduled speaker for this event, was in an accident and will not be able to attend. We are pleased to announce that Mr. John Stahl has made himself available to speak at this event. John has presented at MSPS conferences in the past and we are pleased to bring him back to Missouri.
Southwest Chapter MSPS 8th Annual Workshop
"So, You've Discovered a Conflict. Now What?"
Presented by
John Stahl
August 14, 2014
Christ's Community United Methodist Church
2700 E. 44th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
Part I - Conflict Resolution for the Surveyor
We will begin with a review of the fundamental aspects of evidence relied upon by the surveyor to determine boundary locations. The court's view of evidence will be examined and comparisons between the role of the surveyor and the role of the courts will be drawn. We will look at problems with deeds, common transcription mistakes, conflicts in writings, and conflicts in evidence. We will discuss the distinct differences between written conflicts, adjoiner conflicts, and occupational conflicts. Statutory and common law presumptions, rules and principles which provide direction to the surveyor for conflict resolution will be reviewed and discussed. We will also review some real life examples of projects and court cases involving deed interpretation and resolution of conflicting terms.
Part II - Resolving Boundary and Title Problems
We will start the discussion with a review of the authority of the land surveyor and the effect of the land surveyor's opinion upon the client, the adjoining landowners and the courts. Our discussion will then focus upon the various methods available to the surveyor for resolving conflicts through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process and the surveyor's role in formal and informal mediation. Specific examples for documentation of conflict resolution will be reviewed and discussed including specific advantages and disadvantages between various forms.
John B. Stahl, PLS, CFedS, is a registered professional land surveyor in the states of Utah and Montana, currently owning and operating Cornerstone Professional Land Surveys, Inc., and Cornerstone Land Consulting, Inc., in Salt Lake City. Mr. Stahl specializes in surveying land boundaries, resolving boundary conflicts, performing title and historical research, land boundary consultation services, mediation and dispute resolution. He has been qualified as an expert witness in numerous boundary, access, and negligence cases and has actively participated in the preparation of amicus curiae briefs to the Utah Supreme Court. He has furthered his education by participating in a state-qualified mediation training program and earning recognition as a Certified Federal Surveyor. Mr. Stahl has served his profession as state chairman of the Utah Council of Land Surveyors and a Utah delegate to the Western Federation of Professional Surveyors. He is an adjunct instructor for the Salt Lake Community College and the Utah Valley University, where he has taught mathematics, ethics and liability and boundary law courses for land surveying students since 1991. He also is a licensed Real Estate Instructor in Utah. Mr. Stahl received his A.A.S. degree in land surveying from Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, Montana and has authored numerous articles and publications covering topics on boundary laws, research, and resolving conflicts of evidence.
Registration:
We now offer online registration & payment at: swmsps-workshop.weebly.com
or to register, complete the attached form and mail it with your check to:
Southwest Chapter of MSPS
702 S. Main Street
Joplin, MO 64804
For more information contact:
Steve Lewis at 417-781-0643 or Monnie Sears at 417-680-7362.
All registrations include catered lunch and t-shirt!!
Registration Fees 8 PDU’s
Licensed Surveyor $100.00
Survey Techs / Students $50.00
Missouri Surveyors--
I hope Wendy Lathrop is okay.
I have been to her seminars in Louisiana (Records research) and Mississippi(FEMA).
One of the most knowledgeable speakers about those topics and he writes interesting columns too.
Missouri Surveyors--
> One of the most knowledgeable speakers about those topics and he writes interesting columns too.
Typo there man "she" writes interesting columns too.
I too hope Wendy is ok.
As for JB Stahl, I have had the privilege of working with him in the past. Definitely worth a trip to see him speak. If you are in that area, do whatever you have to do, but go see him.
Larry P
Larry,
Could your opinion be a tad self serving?
Larry Phipps, Jeff Lucas and John B Stahl Announce Joint Venture
> Larry,
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> Could your opinion be a tad self serving?
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> Larry Phipps, Jeff Lucas and John B Stahl Announce Joint Venture
Good question Mr. Davidson.
Do I consider Jeff Lucas and John Stahl friends? Yes.
Did we plan an event together? Yes. You will notice that event was scheduled for 2011.
Is this event presented by or in any associated with our group? No.
Will I gain any direct or indirect benefit from the number of persons who attend the Stahl seminar in SW Missouri? No. (Other than the indirect benefit we all gain from having our fellow professionals exposed to an interesting presentation and discussion.)
So are my remarks self serving? Not in any way that I can see.
Larry P
Missouri Surveyors--
I guess you were ignorant of seeing my footer in the post or you are just n unforgiving kind of person. 🙂
Didn't you plan that event at the Omni in 20011 right about the time of the Southern Decadence Week in New Orleans?
Strange timing..
Yes Wendy Lathrop is a surveyor from Philly. I enjoyed meeting on two occasions.
Once at a cochon de lait in Alexandria Louisiana and she didn't eat pork.
The link provided seemed to imply that NOLA was simply the "first live destination event" and as if there would be more events planned.
I have been to a couple seminars put on by Mr Stahl. He not only is smarter than many, but delivers his knowledge in a manner that is quite appropriate. And in his own clever demeanor he puts a life humor side to things. Awesome presenter!!
Can't wait for the next time he comes our way. All you Missouri guys should go and pay attention. Maybe even some Arky's or Kansas guys too.
I couldn't agree more. :good: