by Mark A. Cobb Admittedly, the Mechanics and Materialmen’s Lien Act gives Georgia’s contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers a giant step towards getting the money they are owed. And, a giant step is a...
Category: Materialmen’s Lien (enforcement)
by Mark A. Cobb A recent Georgia Court of Appeals holding may give some subcontractors and suppliers reason to rejoice. In Pinnacle Props. V, LLC v. Mainline Supply of Atlanta, LLC, 735 S.E.2d 166 (Ga. Ct. App. 2012), the...
Many subcontractors and material suppliers mistakenly think that once they have filed their Claim of Lien in Georgia, that is all they have to do. That’s not correct. Assuming you have a valid Georgia mechanic or...
This week, we are tackling another great question which we get asked frequently. As Georgia construction lawyers, we are usually glad when a materialmen’s lien is bonded off as it can increase the speed and likelihood...
When do I need to file a materialman’s lien in Georgia? According to many telephone conversations with potential clients, this is the question of the week! If you don’t know, then let us say it clearly, all construction...
Almost every day, we get great questions from clients and potential clients! In the last few days, we have had several people ask us how to remove an expired lien in Georgia. Unlike many questions, this question has a...
PRACTICAL TIP: Liens must be precise, it is very important that your liens do not contain any typographical errors!...
We love writing this blog! Particularly when two entries in a row provide good news to some of our clients (and prospective clients!) Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled on the matter 3400 Partners, LLC v. Chavez...
It is always a great pleasure to share good news with our readers–particularly when that good news stems from a Georgia Court of Appeals ruling in favor of a subcontractor! Just a few days ago, the Georgia Court of Appeals...
When a mechanics or materialmen’s lien has been filed in Georgia, that lien remains valid for one year from the date that the lien was filed. For many of our clients that is enough time to settle the claim and get...