Illinois Mechanics Lien Act: What To Know
November 21, 2022
Everyone deserves to get paid for the jobs they perform. Because of this, a safety net called a mechanic’s lien has been created to ensure appropriate payment. Contact an [...]
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Illinois Subcontractor Rights on Public Construction Projects
October 03, 2022
A client recently contacted us regarding its rights for improvements it made to a public construction project in Illinois. The client wanted to pursue only one remedy, but did [...]
read moreIllinois Mechanic Lien Time Limits
July 25, 2022
If 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 morePartial 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 [...]
read moreA 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. Â We have gone through the process of enforcing a lien claim against privately [...]
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