Construction Law Blog

We receive a lot of telephone calls from subcontractors and suppliers who are seeking to file mechanics or materialmen liens.  And, we are frequently asked why they should use a law firm to file their construction liens when...

Recently, we were interviewed for another Lowe’s for Pros article (click here to read the interview), and  it made me think about a topic for this blog entry.   It’s a new year, and that brings new goals for those...

Each December, the American Bar Association (ABA) takes a moment at the end of the year to publish the ABA Journal Blawg 100 representing legal blogs which have been selected by their peers for excellence.  As you have...

by Mark A. Cobb As you know, we started the Georgia Construction, Lien and Payment Bond Law Blog in 2010, and as the year draws to a close we are grateful for our many readers and clients.  Needless to say, the holidays are...

As the year draws to a close, we have decided to take a break from talking about materialmen’s lien, payment bond claims, commercial collections, American Institute of Archetect Contracts, and Georgia construction...

I honestly believe we have the finest legal system on the globe; nonetheless, there can be those participating in the legal process who are are less than perfect.  Today, I though I’d share link to a page about a Judge...

Since the economy’s nosedive, we have seen many changes to our law practice as well as our way of life.  And, perhaps, no industry has been hit harder than the construction industry.  When all this began, it seemed as...

We get telephone calls and emails all the time asking about filing mechanics and materialmen’s liens in Georgia.  Most people understand that the rules must be followed exactly, but they don’t know the rules. ...

Although a subcontractor, supplier or materialman can only make “one” recovery of money they are owed, they may be able to proceed under more than one legal theory in order to increase their chances of prevailing in their...

Many construction contracts have provisions that parties must arbitrate–rather than litigate–their claims.  Although these mandatory arbitration provisions can be useful, saving the parties time and money, they can also...