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 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 [...]
read moreWhen it comes to construction projects, mechanic's liens play a crucial role in ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are paid for their services and materials. [...]
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 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list for [...]
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