Time is money. Missing a crucial deadline can cost you. This is especially true when filing a mechanics lien in Illinois. Strict laws govern these claims, and errors can be [...]
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There has been a new change in Illinois mechanics lien law concerning service of Subcontractor's Notice of Lien under Section 24 of the Illinois Mechanics Lien at, 770 ILCS 60/1 [...]
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When it comes to the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, there's a common misconception that it overwhelmingly favors claimants, such as contractors and subcontractors. However, the [...]
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In construction, change orders are modifications to the original construction agreement. These alterations might involve changes in price, timeline, or scope of the project due to [...]
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With the surge in construction projects typical of the summer months, understanding the essentials of a mechanic’s lien claim becomes crucial for businesses in the construction [...]
read moreOn May 19, 2022, Mark Grzymala of Grzymala Law Offices, P.C. was honored to be recognized as ASA Chicago's Outstanding Professional Representative of the Year at the "Our Stars [...]
read moreA breach of contract is considered any violation of the agreed-upon terms and conditions of a binding contract. The breach can be actions as minor as a late payment, to something [...]
read moreAs any Chicago business attorney can attest, breach of contract is serious business. Contracts are put together for a purpose. The idea is that contracts bind people, in [...]
read moreOne of the riskiest places to work is a construction site. Whether you are a contractor, sub-contractor, architect, or engineer, there are some legal issues and hazards that come [...]
read moreWhile working on an Illinois construction project or job, a contractor or subcontractor is often required to provide a partial lien waiver at the time it submits its pay [...]
read moreConstruction defects are some of the most common consequences of any project, with the majority of these being minor imperfections. Unfortunately, you may occasionally encounter [...]
read moreIt is not uncommon to hear contractors and subcontractors have not been paid for a construction job in Illinois. This can be a huge inconvenience, considering that one is [...]
read moreNumerous mechanics and contractors will regularly go unpaid after providing top-notch services, leaving most without a proper cash reserve to sustain their daily lives. If you [...]
read moreWe are pleased to announce that Mark B. Grzymala, the founder and principal of Grzymala Law Offices, P.C., has been selected to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list for [...]
read moreAre you a contractor, subcontractor, or supplying company? If yes, you might have come across heinous clients who refused or took too long before making payments. You don’t need [...]
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