Should you sign a lien waiver before payment clears? What's the difference between a conditional and an unconditional waiver? Attorney Mark Grzymala joins NCS Credit's Alec [...]
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A late project does not produce a recoverable delay claim. Illinois construction litigation separates three questions: who caused the event, whether it affected performance, and [...]
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Owner nonpayment becomes more dangerous when a developer’s problem extends beyond one overdue invoice. A contractor may have a valid claim yet recover little if mortgage debt, [...]
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A mechanics lien can convert an unpaid construction balance into a claim against improved real estate. That remedy is powerful precisely because it is statutory. Illinois courts [...]
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Payment rights on Illinois construction projects depend on the project and security. Public work may support a statutory payment-bond claim and a lien against undisbursed public [...]
read moreContractual dispute resolution provisions in Illinois are a critical aspect of legal agreements, especially in fields like construction, where disputes frequently arise. These [...]
read moreThe complexities of bid mistakes and withdrawals can often lead to significant legal and financial consequences. Whether you are a seasoned contractor or a novice in the industry, [...]
read moreMechanics liens serve as a legal safeguard for those who contribute labor or materials to a construction project. These liens ensure that contractors and suppliers have a claim [...]
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 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list for [...]
read moreGrzymala Law Offices, P.C. is proud to announce that our associate attorney, Joseph F. Kwiatkowski, has been selected as a Rising Star in the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list for [...]
read moreOverview Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Construction Law Section Live Webcast Wednesday, January 24, 2024 2:00 – 4:25 p.m. 2.0 hours MCLE [...]
read moreOverview Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Construction Law Section Live Webcast Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:00 – 4:25 p.m. 2.25 hours MCLE [...]
read moreThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) digital practice documents are a collection of electronically formatted documents and forms designed specifically for the architecture [...]
read moreYou've invested your hard-earned savings into building your dream home, only to watch it turn into a nightmare. The contractor cuts corners, deadlines are missed, and the final [...]
read moreChicago, a robust metropolis, witnesses continuous construction activities, which naturally beget a spectrum of legal disputes, ranging from construction delay claims to the [...]
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