St. Louis Lien Attorneys Depending on the size of your project, a mechanic’s lien can secure hundreds to millions of dollars. Mechanic’s liens are a critical tool for a construction contractor seeking to collect payment on a construction project. Why? Because a lien has the ability to collateralize the property for you. It makes the real […]
St. Louis Attorney Discusses Mechanic’s Lien Notice Notice is an important part of the lien process. In fact, it’s an indispensable part. Without notice, you cannot have a valid mechanic’s lien in Missouri. This article aims at educating the reader on 5 different thoughts surrounding Missouri mechanic’s liens and a few facts you should probably
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Missouri Mechanic’s Lien Law Questions What is a Mechanic’s Lien? A mechanic’s lien is a means, created by statute, for suppliers of labor and/or materials to put a security interest onto real property in order to ensure payment of the work performed or materials provided. A mechanic’s lien is a hammer for general contractors and
What Laws Govern Missouri OSHA Violations? There are 28 states that have worked with the U.S. Department of Labor (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) to prepare an OSHA-approved state plan. Missouri, however, was not one of those 28 states. Because Missouri has not provided a plan that has been approved, OSHA federal laws and regulations
Defending Missouri Merchandising Practices Act Claims Any contractors who work on residential property will inevitably have to deal with a difficult customer at some point in their career. The customer may raise various issues about your work. like complaining about whether the work is defective or not, the aesthetic appeal, and a garden variety of
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Construction Contract Litigators Our firm deals with construction contracts on a regular basis. Nearly all work performed on a construction project is carried out pursuant to a contract with the owner, contractor, subcontractor, or some other party on the project. The purpose of the contract is to govern the relationship between the entities and determine
Consumer Protection in a Construction Law Case Most people get their homes remodeled or perform some type of addition or other construction project on their homes. This is just a part of life, and it usually signifies moving up the ladder. However, most people do not anticipate that a contractor will destroy their kitchen or
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General Background on the Missouri Prompt Payment Act Are you a contractor that has not been paid on a construction project? Looking for an attorney to help you collect? You might be able to get your attorney’s fees paid for, and you might be able to reap the benefits of a number of other
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General Discussion about the Collection Process There are numerous ways to collect payment if you are a contractor owed on a construction project in Missouri. This article will tell you the five most commonly used methods of collecting when an owner or general contractor fails to pay on a project. 1. File a Mechanic’s
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Construction Law Explained No country in the world can prosper without the proper infrastructure. Infrastructure refers to the fundamental need of a network of roads, bridges, telecommunications, water supply, airports and airways, hospitals etc. which helps the economy function. Construction is the industry that plays a key role in providing this infrastructure. Construction itself can be broadly
