When dealing with a construction project, issues can arise that result in non-payment for work completed. This is where a mechanic’s lien can become an essential tool for [...]
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Property Index Numbers (PINs) are crucial tools for anyone involved in Illinois property transactions or construction projects. These unique codes, assigned by county assessors, [...]
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Understanding legislative changes is crucial for businesses, particularly those in the construction industry. The Illinois Public Adjuster Act, governing the activities and [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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