Construction Law Blog

For nearly a quarter century, Mark Cobb has been a steady hand guiding construction law throughout the State of Georgia. With deep expertise in Georgia’s Mechanics and Materials Law, payment bonds, and construction...

Georgia’s construction industry, particularly the public works sector, is poised for a significant change with the advancement of House Bill 137 (HB 137). This legislation, which proposes to raise the threshold at which...

If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Georgia’s commercial construction industry, the risk of not getting paid is unfortunately part of doing business. Whether you’re furnishing materials or...

In the intricate world of construction, where every detail matters and timelines are crucial, disputes are almost inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there exists a new beacon of hope: the Georgia Center for...

Is a Notice of Intent to Lien Required in Georgia? Notices of Intent to Lien documents can be confusing to subcontractors and material suppliers; particularly those who work in–or supply to–projects in multiple...

by Brianna Cook While many bills were passed and many were not, the Senate did not reach unanimity regarding Georgia Senate Bill 171—a bill relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, to provide that such liens may attach...

Representative Matthew Gambill of the 15th District from Cartersville has introduced Georgia Hour Bill 1221 in the current 2022 legislative session. This bill purports to change O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.1 relating to how liens...

With over 25 years of experience with construction law, Mark Cobb is proud to be an author of the newest construction publication of the American Bar Associations’ Forum on Construction Law. It’s entitled Construction...

Our law firm regularly hosts construction law seminars for our clients throughout Georgia and in other states.  We offer these informative seminars in our office, at clients’ offices and at public seminar spaces throughout...

by Mark A. Cobb As we continue to celebrate 2022, many of us have left-over to-do lists from the prior year. This week is the best week, to review those lists, toss some of them, and use others to create a plan to improve...