I receive a few calls or emails a week from laborers looking to recover their wages. It’s a very sad story most of the time; almost always a contractor tried to improperly “contract” with a laborer to avoid paying payroll taxes and then refused to pay timely. But you might[...]
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Save A Legal Fee: How To Investigate A Contractor’s Bond
I frequently am contacted by potential clients – and existing clients – to perform simple legal tasks. While I say “legal tasks” perhaps I really mean tasks that may potentially require legal investigation if you don’t know how to get the information yourself. So[...]
Claim Against a Contractor? Don’t Forget That All Washington Contractors Have a Bond
Out some money on a job? Had a general contractor take the money and run without paying you? Had a subcontractor fail to show up and cost your project money? It doesn’t matter if you are a general contractor, a subcontractor, a material supplier, a consultant, an employee or a property[...]
Making A Construction Claim? Be Prepared Before The Project Begins
Contractors are faced with managing a number of risks. In order to prepare yourself for inevitable debates over scope and payment, construction attorneys urge documentation, daily reporting, and other tools. But preparing to make a claim is a hefty task that should be well-thought out before [...]
Challenges of Construction Litigation: Big Picture, Small Picture
Timothy R. Hughes, Esq. & LEED AP, is a Shareholder in the law firm of Bean Kinney & Korman, P.C. in Arlington, Virginia. A construction, real estate and business attorney and LEED Accredited Professional, he was recognized as a “Leader in the Law” in 2010 by Virginia Law[...]
April 28th, 2011 - 9:51 am § in Collection, Construction Liability, Lien Notice, Liens & UCC, Litigating Your Lien
Don’t Get Distracted, Remember Your Washington Lien Deadlines
Its Thursday, and for some there is a lot of excitement in the air. The NFL players recently won a heated court battle to end the lockout and the first round of the draft begins tonight. So, why you are all distracted with who your team will select tonight – don’t forget your lien[...]
