Material Suppliers often face collection issues due to contractors running up accounts and running out of funds on large projects. This can happen for any number of reasons including the contractor’s failure to properly bid the job, issues with cash flow, or complaints regarding the quality or condition of the materials supplied. Regardless of the […]
Business and Commercial Litigation Litigating a business dispute can often get messy. In many instances businesses or commercial entities litigate over disputes or issues that often arise from the obligations or duties set forth in the contract between the parties. These contracts often involve a lot of money, and in many cases a number of
A mechanic’s lien must be filed within the time prescribed by statute, or it will not be valid. So, how long does a contractor performing work in Missouri have to file a mechanic’s lien? R.S.Mo. § 429.080 governs the time in which a mechanic lien must be filed and states, in pertinent part, that it
Unlawful Act or Practice Definition Authority Deception “Deception is any method, act, use, practice, advertisement or solicitation that has the tendency or capacity to mislead, deceive or cheat, or that tends to create a false impression.–Reliance, actual deception, knowledge of deception, intent to mislead or deceive, or any other culpable mental state such as recklessness
General Construction Law Questions What is the required compliance with Illinois Contracts for the Construction of Buildings? Substantial or Strict Compliance? Illinois Courts have held that: “persons contracting for the construction and erection of monuments to perpetuate the memory and mark the resting place of their dead are entitled to insist upon a strict compliance
Have you ever read through a contract and afterwards wondered to yourself what you just read? Contracts are often rife with boilerplate provisions that usually have little or no significance to the average person. The common response is that this is a bunch of legal jargon—that’s why I hired a lawyer. The lawyer is supposed
Are you looking to buy or sell a home? Are you a real estate agent assisting someone with purchasing or selling a home? Are you prepared to go to court after the closing? Given the complexity of Missouri real estate laws and the inordinate amount of issues that can arise, buyers, sellers, and real estate
Types of Contracts in Missouri Our attorneys are experienced in handling a variety of different matters relating to contracts. To give our clients an idea of how we can assist them with their contract needs, we have prepared a list of the contractual agreements that we have litigated or prepared for clients in the past.
Are you involved in a dispute on a construction project? Do you need an attorney to assist you with the litigation process? Our attorneys handle a wide array of construction disputes, and we can probably help you with your case. We have represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, design professionals, and a variety of other
