Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Coronavirus is dominating the news. Construction in Virginia is facing what is at best an uncertain future and at worst a series of large scale shutdowns due to COVID-19. The number of cases seem to grow almost exponentially on a daily basis while states and the federal government try and… Continue reading Keep Your Construction Claims Alive in Crazy Economic Times
Tag: Mechanics Liens
Ensuring Efficient Arbitration of Construction Disputes Involving Mechanic’s Liens
Robert G. Campbell and Trevor B. Potter | Construction Executive There may be tension between the enforcement of statutory mechanic’s lien claims when a contractual dispute resolution provision calls for arbitration. Once the parties are in arbitration, it may not be clear whether the arbitrator has authority to make factual determinations regarding amount and validity… Continue reading Ensuring Efficient Arbitration of Construction Disputes Involving Mechanic’s Liens
Condominium Mechanic’s Liens
R. Thomas Dunn | Pierce Atwood | October 29, 2019 Mechanic’s lien claims are complex in that each state’s statutes differ dramatically. There are certain unique issues when a contractor seeks to commence a mechanic’s lien proceeding for improvements made to a condominium. What did you improve? When assessing your rights under the applicable mechanic’s… Continue reading Condominium Mechanic’s Liens
Preliminary Notices: Common Avoidable But Fatal Mistakes
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group In the California building and construction industry, service of a “Preliminary Notice” is a prerequisite for Subcontractor and Supplier claims for payment through the Mechanics Lien, Stop Payment Notice and Payment Bond Claim process. Without proper drafting and service of a Preliminary Notice, these extremely valuable claims cannot… Continue reading Preliminary Notices: Common Avoidable But Fatal Mistakes
Can Unapproved Change Orders Form the Basis for a Lawful Mechanics’ Lien Encumbering the Project?
Richard Erickson and Amanda Weaver | Snell & Wilmer | July 15, 2019 Contractors and suppliers are sometimes challenged to secure a claim for past due payment with a lien on the project, all subject to lien laws that vary throughout the United States. In Arizona, as in most states, the contractor must have a… Continue reading Can Unapproved Change Orders Form the Basis for a Lawful Mechanics’ Lien Encumbering the Project?