Trade Talk Episode 3-Legal Smarts Every Contractor Should Know

Carolyn Jowers
Jun 19
2 min read

Updated: Sep 4

“From Courtroom to Construction Site – Legal Smarts Every Contractor Should Know”

Published on May 27, 2025

In Episode 3 of Trade Talk, hosts Erin Bakker and Sarah White welcome Drew Lord, founder of DL3 Construction—and former practicing attorney—to unpack the lessons contractors can learn from the courtroom. Drawing on his experience in insurance and construction law, Drew emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations in contracts and shares practical steps to manage legal risk before problems escalate.

Highlights include:

The value of “a clear, detailed contract” as your strongest legal defense .
The “#1 mistake contractors make” around risk management.
Insights on insurance, permitting best practices, and avoiding common compliance pitfalls.
How legal training shaped Drew’s business philosophy: “It’s not about hitting a homerun on one project… it’s about building up”.

If you’re a contractor looking to minimize legal headaches and better protect your bottom line, this episode is a must-listen.

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