Ohio Professional Land Surveying Law and Ethics
Agenda
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
Agenda:
Complying with Ohio Survey Standards
Presented by Anthony Gregory, PS
- Precision and accuracy
- Boundary construction
- Monumentation
- Certification
- Drawings and reports
- Written descriptions
Overview of Contract Law
Presented by Eric O. Pempus, FAIA, Esq., NCARB
- Reviewing standard forms of agreement
- Understanding contract documents and formation
- Ownership documents
- Specifying risk allocation provisions
- Dispute resolution
Complying with Ohio Code of Ethics for Engineers and Surveyors
Presented by Eric O. Pempus, FAIA, Esq., NCARB
- Ohio Code of Conduct v. NSPE Code of Ethics
- Standards of care
- Duty to Public Health, Safety, Welfare
- Conflicts of interest
- Unauthoritzed practice
- The environment
- Certifications
- Complying with laws
- Sealing documents
- Reviewing ethics case studies
- Confidential information
- Credit for your work
Complying with Cultural and Historic Preservation Laws
Presented by Amy Kramb
- Understanding preservation laws on public and private projects
- Federal preservation laws
- National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106)
- US Department of Transportation Act (Section 4f)
- Ohio revised code
- Local preservation laws
- Identifying cultural resources
- National register of historic places
- State identified cultural and historic resources
- Locally significant cultural and historic resources
- Preservation covenants and easements
- Taking advantage of preservation strategies and resources
- Historic preservation tax credits
- Citizen and government groups
Ohio Eminent Domain Law
Presented by John Kuhl
- History of eminent domain
- Just compensation
- Procedural requirements
- Challenges to eminent domain
- Recent developments in eminent domain law
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights in Ohio
Presented by Judge Brad Hillyer, Ret.
- Understanding title to oil, gas and mineral rights
- Determining ownership of mineral rights
- Issues disclosed (and not disclosed) by survey
- Recognizing and resolving conflicts between surface and mineral rights owners
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Credits
Engineers
7.0 PDHs (Including 2.0 Ethics PDHs)
Land Surveyors
7.0 PDHs (Including 2.0 Ethics PDHs)
Attorneys
7.0 CLE Hours
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs, including 2.0 ethics PDHs, for professional engineers and land surveyors in Ohio. Ohio’s State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors does not pre-approve continuing education providers or activities.
The Supreme Court of Ohio has approved this course for 7.0 general CLE hours for licensed attorneys.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Anthony “Tony” M. Gregory, PS
Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering Technology and former Department Head at Purdue University NorthwestMr. Gregory is a Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering Technology and former Department Head at Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana. He is registered as a professional surveyor in Indiana and Illinois and consults as a Project Surveyor at Abonmarche through their Hobart, Indiana office. Mr. Gregory has presented numerous seminars on various land surveying topics to professional land surveyors, surveying technicians, attorneys, title company officials, and real estate professionals through various settings. He is a member of the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS), the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA), and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). Mr. Gregory previously served on the ISPLS Board of Directors and is a past society president. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of NSPS and chairs the NSPS Education Committee.
Judge Brad Hillyer, Ret.
Judge Hillyer, Ret. is a Partner with Connolly, Hillyer & Ong, Inc., and Connolly, Hillyer and Welch Title Services. Judge Hillyer is a retired Judge with Tuscarawas County Court, Southern District in Uhrichsville, Ohio. He has more than 45 years of experience in mineral oil and gas law, and is legal counsel for multiple mineral, oil and gas companies.
Amy Kramb
Owner and Operator of Kramb Consulting LLC, in Dublin, OHMs. Kramb is an architectural historian who has practiced throughout Ohio for over 28 years. She is passionate about history whether working in the Section 106 realm through her consulting business, sitting on state and local preservation boards, volunteering with her local historical society, or serving as a local council member. Ms. Kramb earned her B. A. degree from The Ohio State University and her J.D. degree from Capital University Law School.
John Kuhl
Partner with Vorys, in Columbus, OHMr. Kuhl’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and real estate litigation, including land use and eminent domain. Mr. Kuhl also represents clients in intellectual property matters, including copyright infringement, Lanham Act actions and trade secret claims. He has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country and has represented clients in arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution. Mr. Kuhl received his J.D. magna cum laude from Capital University Law School, where he was a member of the Order of the Curia. He received his B.B.A. from Ohio University where he studied Management Information Systems.
Eric O. Pempus, FAIA, Esq., NCARB
Risk Manager with Design Pro Insurance Group, in Cuyahoga Falls, OHMr. Pempus has been a risk manager for more than 18 years, with experience in architecture, engineering, land use, law and professional liability insurance, and a unique and well-rounded background in the construction industry. Prior to risk management, he has 25 years of experience in the practice of architecture and engineering, and as an adjunct professor teaching professional practice courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the last 37 years. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and AIA National Ethics Council 2021 chair, he has demonstrated his impact on architectural profession. He is a licensed architect, attorney and property and casualty insurance agent.
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