Our construction lawyers regularly handle disputes about delays, labor inefficiencies, payment, materials, construction defects, payment bonds, performance bonds, foreclosure
of mechanics liens and defective design, among others.
Not exact matches
«It tends to cause a rift between them,» says Larkin, who adds that for both parties the prospect
of a
mechanic's
lien is dreadful.
The office, which is located in the dark, cavernous basement
of 60 Centre Street, is the clearinghouse for
mechanic's
liens and loan modifications.
These claims are known as
mechanics liens in some parts
of the country.
Participated in obtaining dismissal
of remediation contractor's breach
of contract claim against a Florida hospital, and subsequent defense and favorable resolution
of remaining state law quasi-contract and
mechanic's
lien claims prior to trial.
Buscemi Hallett LLP emphasizes construction disputes, including prosecution
of mechanic's
lien rights, stop notices and bond claims on both private and public works
of improvement in San Diego and throughout Southern California.
Successfully represented a design and engineering firm in a trial against the project owner and construction lender concerning the validity and priority
of its
mechanic's
lien over encumbrance
of mortgager; obtained judgment for full amount and first priority
of the
lien, plus a substantial award interest and attorney's fees.
Some
of my major areas
of practice include business formation, lease agreements, contracts, lease agreements, copyright, trademarks, and
mechanics liens.
Tufts has more than 15 years litigation experience in the areas
of contract disputes, real property rights, enforcement
of commercial guaranties and security interests, enforcement
of intellectual property rights, fraud, unfair competition, unjust enrichment, technology disputes, construction matters,
mechanics liens enforcement, employment disputes, and real property matters.
Mechanic's
liens, contract drafting, and construction litigation made up most
of my day as an associate.
Robert Barrack dedicates his practice to complex construction and commercial litigation and appeals, including contractual disputes, professional negligence, surety bond claims, subrogation claims,
mechanics»
liens, business torts, unfair trade practices, bad faith claims, product liability, and real property disputes, as well as construction transactions, on behalf
of businesses, public entities, educational institutions, and individuals.
It provides authoritative coverage
of mechanics»
liens, payment bonds, performance bonds, and bid bonds, including comprehensive coverage
of the statutes and analysis
of the key cases in each state.
I am Ellen Rothstein, a
mechanic's
lien attorney with more than 30 years
of experience advising architects, construction managers, subcontractors, general contractors and property owners in New York City.
My experience handling both sides
of mechanic's
liens disputes is invaluable in ensuring my clients» interests are protected.
Represented the architect for a large mix use resident / retail real estate development known as «The Concerto» located in the heart
of downtown Los Angeles, to enforce its
mechanic lien and intellectual property rights.
Our trial lawyers have experience in handling a range
of real estate disputes, including
mechanic's
liens, boundary disputes, adverse possession, wrongful
lien, partition, eminent domain, zoning, land use planning, foreclosure and water rights.
He has particular expertise in the area
of construction litigation and regularly represents residential and commercial builders and owners — both private and public — involving payment disputes, recovery actions, construction defect,
mechanic's
lien, stop notice, delay and acceleration claims, bid protests, and debarment proceedings.
This week's topic: at a loyal listener's request, Sherri takes a first time look at the Construction
Lien Laws (also known as
Mechanics Lien Laws) in the state
of Florida and what actions you can take to protect yourself while you are having repairs done to your home.
Represented and counseled title insurers on coverage
of multimillion - dollar claims for condominium challenges,
mechanic's
liens, insured closing letters, zoning disputes, tender
of the policy limits, and bad faith.
On November 26, 2012, Blackwood filed a statement
of claim against Brook alleging breach
of contract and asserting it brought the action «to enforce the
lien as provided in the Mechanics» Lien Act&raq
lien as provided in the
Mechanics»
Lien Act&raq
Lien Act».
We have litigated a wide variety
of real estate and land - use matters, including partition, eminent domain, easement disputes,
mechanics lien litigation, restrictive covenants, timber trespass, constructive defects, construction delay, zoning litigation, water rights disputes, landlocked property, and quiet title actions.
His practice encompasses a wide variety
of construction and litigation matters, including delay claims, claims for changed work, contract disputes, construction lending disputes, construction defect claims, surety bond claims,
mechanics»
liens and stop notices, public works issues, bid protests, false claims, claims for design professional negligence, products liability claims, international arbitrations, as well as drafting and negotiation
of construction and design contracts.
Affirming the trial court's judgment, the appeals court provides a useful summary
of the type
of proof needed to sustain constructive fraud and slander
of title claims in the construction
lien setting and when attorneys» fees can be awarded to prevailing parties under Illinois»
mechanics lien statute, 770 ILCS 60/1 (the Act).
Our attorneys regularly provide advice regarding New Jersey's Construction
Lien Law, out - of - state mechanics lien issues, Municipal Lien Law state contracts, contract formation, and the adaptation of standard contract forms (American Institute of Architects, Associated General Contractors, Engineers Joint Contracts, and Federal Construction Contracts) to specific client requireme
Lien Law, out -
of - state
mechanics lien issues, Municipal Lien Law state contracts, contract formation, and the adaptation of standard contract forms (American Institute of Architects, Associated General Contractors, Engineers Joint Contracts, and Federal Construction Contracts) to specific client requireme
lien issues, Municipal
Lien Law state contracts, contract formation, and the adaptation of standard contract forms (American Institute of Architects, Associated General Contractors, Engineers Joint Contracts, and Federal Construction Contracts) to specific client requireme
Lien Law state contracts, contract formation, and the adaptation
of standard contract forms (American Institute
of Architects, Associated General Contractors, Engineers Joint Contracts, and Federal Construction Contracts) to specific client requirements.
Scott Wolfe Jr. is the CEO
of zlien, a company that provides software and services to help building - material supply and construction companies reduce their credit risk and default receivables by managing
mechanics lien and bond claim compliance.
Olson (Stuart) Dominion Construction Ltd. v. Structal Heavy Steel 2015 SCC 43
Mechanics»
Liens — Statutes Summary: A general contractor (Dominion) applied for an order that the $ 15,570,974.53
lien bond it had filed in order to obtain removal
of a builder's
lien, filed by... [more]
In addition, members
of the firm have authored and co-authored leading texts in construction law and ADR such as Conduct
of a
Lien Action, now in its 7th edition (Carswell, 2012), the annual Annotated Ontario Construction
Lien Act, now in its 17th edition (Carswell, 2012), Construction Trusts (Carswell, 1998), Construction, Builders» and
Mechanics»
Liens in Canada (Carswell, 2005) and the Construction and Alternative Dispute Resolution titles
of Halsbury's Laws
of Canada.
Mr. Stohl's practice has included various litigation matters including
mechanic's
lien, design professional's
lien, stop notice, payment bond, breach
of contract, and Miller Act causes
of action.
During the last 20 years, I have gained extensive experience in all aspdects
of transactional work and litigation, including divorce and custody cases, construction disputes and
mechanic lien filings and litigation, landlord / tenant disputes; foreclosure defense; medical malpractice defense, contract negotiation and drafting, contract litigation / disputes, employment law defense, insurance defense and coverage / interpretation...
What you may want to consider is taking the path
of a
mechanic's
lien.
A
mechanic's
lien may work very well since your
lien would possibly take a superior position to any other
liens regardless
of when you filed the
lien.
In its review
of the grant
of summary judgment, the Supreme Court
of Iowa stated that a
mechanic's
lien should be construed liberally in order to «promote restitution, the prevention
of unjust enrichment, and to assist parties in obtaining justice.»
Then it explained that, usually, a lessor's knowledge
of, or consent to, a tenant making improvements to the leased premises does not make the lessor subject to a
mechanic's
lien.
We coordinate all the paperwork, pull title, have attorney reviewed and completed purchase contracts (where necessary), coordinate with title companies, your lender, negotiate 2nd and 3rd
liens, along with other types
of liens (
mechanics, credit cards, execution) and we are # 1 for communication.
I have been told that if I were to fire him the contractor can file a
mechanics lien for the last $ 5500, which does not make sense to me since he is well past his deadline and there is more than $ 5500 worth
of work left.
Legal / Financial Considerations - Possible or probable short sale or foreclosure - Violation
of building codes, zoning ordinances or other restrictive covenants - Zoning (restricting buyer's intended use for the property)- Homeowners association obligations - Tenancies, judgments or tax
liens - Proposed assessments or zoning changes -
Mechanics» or materialmens»
liens