Under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, mechanics liens create a legal claim against a property when parties in the construction chain are unpaid. As a result, property owners [...]
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Filing a mechanics lien in Illinois can be a powerful remedy for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers seeking payment for their work. The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act [...]
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Contractors and suppliers often face payment issues when projects conclude. In Illinois, mechanics liens help secure rightful compensation for labor and materials. Under the [...]
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Illinois construction projects often involve multiple parties, detailed contracts, and significant financial commitments. When misunderstandings arise, the expenses tied to [...]
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We are pleased to announce that Mark B. Grzymala, the founder and principal of Grzymala Law Offices, P.C., has been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list for [...]
read moreThere are serious consequences that fall upon those who do not take care to pay the subcontractors that they have hired to take care of a particular piece of work that they need [...]
read moreIf you run a business that provides building, repair, or recovery services, most times that involves providing some level of services first and then getting paid for completion. [...]
read moreOwning property can be expensive, it can be time-consuming, and it can be confusing. If your property has a mechanics lien recorded against it, it can be even harder to sell that [...]
read moreBeing a business owner can be an all-consuming experience, keeping you busy with everything from planning to marketing and customer service to general business operations. In many [...]
read moreWhether your company is a large corporation or a small, local establishment, there's one thing that all businesses have in common; customers who don't pay. Sometimes they slip [...]
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 [...]
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