Picture this: After months of anticipation, your dream home or office building is finally complete. However, a year down the line, you start noticing alarming signs of premature [...]
read moreIn the intricate world of construction law, one of the most complex issues pertains to construction liens. Navigating through this maze requires more than mere familiarity with [...]
read moreIn the dynamic landscape of Chicago's construction industry, financial transactions tied to construction projects are of utmost importance. This is particularly true when it comes [...]
read moreA construction claim or dispute can often stall a project for months or even years as the parties argue over responsibility for a mishap, defect, or delay. The time, energy, and [...]
read moreMany sub-contractors in Illinois are often confused by the notice requirements of the mechanics' lien provisions of the Illinois Code. While Illinois courts will recognize the [...]
read moreUnlike some states, Illinois does not have a specific form for mechanics' lien claims or waivers set forth in the state code. Instead, owners and contractors are left to create [...]
read moreConstruction contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers are very familiar with the process of filing a lien or claim for payment involving private contracts. If payment for [...]
read moreLast month, Grzymala Law Offices attorney and founder, Mark Grzymala, was featured in his second podcast by The Face of Community and Business (TFOCB) and The Legal Network. [...]
read moreAs a contractor or subcontractor working on a federal construction project, you might have come across the Miller Act. But what exactly is it, and how does it affect your work? [...]
read moreAn IL mechanics lien is a lien that a contractor places against a property’s title when they haven't been paid for services or materials by the property owner. The Illinois [...]
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