Tag: zlien
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zlien Founder featured in Tacoma New’s Tribune Story on Liens
What happens when your working on a construction project that goes completely belly up? When the project itself is over-mortgaged, and the folks up the contracting chain have taken all the money, spent it, and declared bankruptcy? This situation happens all across the country, but happened recently in massive style with “Prium,” a construction outfit…
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Legal Guide on How To File A Mechanic’s Lien in California Published on Avvo
I’ve recently been admitted to practice law in the State of California, making me eligible to practice law now along the entire west coast (California, Oregon & Washington), and in Louisiana. To celebrate my latest admission, I published a legal guide on Avvo.com titled: “How To File A Mechanic’s Lien in California.” The guide is…
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A Nationwide Big Picture Look At The Preliminary Notice Document
In the construction business, the “preliminary notice” can be a dreaded document. It’s paperwork you just don’t want to deal with, or a requirement you don’t fully understand. If you’re supplying materials or providing services across state lines, it’s a legal moving target, seemingly impossible to comply with, and a frequent spoiler to your lien…
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Make Sure Your Miller Act Notice Is Done Right!
Over the years here at the Construction Payment Blog, we’ve published a number of resources on the Federal Miller Act and States’ Little Miller Acts. Browse the Topic “Miller Act Claims” for a sampling of blog posts on the Act’s requirements, and to just get an understanding about how these laws work. If you like…
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Let Us Research The Legal Property Description, Bond, Owner, County and More
You’re unpaid and ready to file your mechanics lien or bond claim. But, do you have the necessary information? Depending on where you perform work and the type of construction project, you’ll likely need to know specific information to properly file your mechanics lien or bond claim. Most states, for example, require you to identify…