Partial Lien Waiver Dilemma
March 16, 2022
While 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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A Quick Guide on How to Get a Mechanic’s Lien
January 21, 2022
Are 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 [...]
read moreWhat is a Mechanic’s Lien and Who Can File One
October 20, 2021
With home renovations on the rise during the Coronavirus pandemic, it would almost seem that there's never been a better time to take on a new client. But with the boon of [...]
read moreWebinar on Current Issues in Illinois Mechanics Lien Law
January 17, 2018
Experienced construction attorneys Mark B. Grzymala of Grzymala Law Offices, P.C. and Beata Bukranova of A Law Team are pleased to announce they will be conducting a webinar on [...]
read moreDetermining the Last Date of Work or Furnishing on a Construction Project
November 15, 2016
Introduction Under Illinois law, a contractor’s last date of work on a project triggers deadlines for lien claimants to file and perfect their mechanics lien claims for their [...]
read moreIllinois adds bond substitution provision to the Mechanics Lien Act
October 13, 2015
Introduction On July 30, 2015, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed H.B. 2635 into law. This bill amends the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/1 et seq.) and [...]
read moreHow to Perfect and Enforce Your Lien and Bond Claim Against Illinois Public Construction Projects
June 01, 2015
Introduction This is our fourth and final installment in our series on Illinois Mechanics Liens. We have gone through the process of enforcing a lien claim against [...]
read moreHow to perfect and enforce your Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim on private projects
April 17, 2015
Introduction This is our third installment in our series on Illinois Mechanics Liens. Now that we have looked at what a lien claim is, the parties entitled to file a lien [...]
read moreWho is entitled to file an Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim?
March 18, 2015
This is our second post in our series providing an overview of Illinois mechanics liens. In this installment, we will examine what is required in order to be entitled to an [...]
read moreWhat is an Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim?
February 25, 2015
This is the first post in a series aimed to provide a general overview of mechanics liens and related rights under Illinois law. We will first look at what exactly a lien is, [...]
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