4 Ways to Reduce Legal Fees

Is This Certificate of Insurance Worth the Paper it’s Printed on?: Things can go wrong very quickly on any sort of construction project, and a $50,000 job can easily turn into a million-dollar liability. Proceeding without insurance coverage – be it for personal injuries, damage or loss to property, by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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THE ROADMAP TO GETTING PAID: We see this issue time and time again, where a contractor completes the agreed upon work but has not been paid. What should this contractor do now? On this episode, Alex will discuss some tools of recovery we use to get our clients paid. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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How to Get Paid Using Personal Guaranties & Other Methods: On this episode, Alex will go over a few techniques he uses to help his clients get paid. Alex will also go over some best practices and a quick refresher on lien timelines. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

What is a Notice of Contest of Lien?: An owner may occasionally benefit from shortening the time in which a lien holder may file suit to foreclose its lien. One way to accomplish this is to serve a Notice of Contest of Lien. - Specifically, the lien of any lien holder upon whom such notic... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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When is The Last Date of Work When Calculating Lien and Bond Deadlines: On this episode, Alex will answer a question we get on a pretty regular basis, which is under the lien law, when is my last date of work? When does the 90 days actually start to run? What we found is the easiest way to answer this question is actually ... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Should I Sign That $10 Lien Release?: My clients frequently ask me why the release says $10 when they are picking up a check for much more money. According to the law, $10 is simply a “recitation of consideration.” It doesn’t really mean $10; it means some amount of money. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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STOP! Don’t Sign That Contract After Your Started Working.: Signing a construction contract after you already started work is a bad idea. On this episode, Alex will explain what you should do if you find yourself in a similar situation. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida ... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Do You Need a Signed Change Order to Have Lien or Bond Rights?: On this episode, Alex will explain how to secure your lien and bond rights when doing change order work. We all know that obtaining a signed change order may in many instances be harder and take longer to accomplish than the changed work itself. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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ICYMI: Don’t Make This 1 Mistake on Change Orders: Because of the length of time it takes to complete a project, the number of parties involved, and the general unpredictable nature of construction work, it is rare that a contract for such work remains unchanged from start to finish. On this episode, by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

Don’t Hire That Collections Company That Just Called You: You get a call from a collection company and they tell you that they can get your lien paid. They even tell you that it won't cost anything unless they collect. It sounds too good to be true, because it probably is. Here's why. - by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Keeping Track of Your Workers Just Got Easier: Keeping track up your workers on site doesn’t have to be difficult – Alex Barthet interviews Albert Fadel, CEO of SmartBarrel, to tell you how this new setup can save you time, money and discrepancies for your payroll. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

40 min listen

Joint Check Agreements – Friend or Foe?: Don't sign that joint check agreement until you listen to this. On this episode, Alex is going to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about joint check agreements and how you can best protect yourself and ensure that you get paid if you&#... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

I’ve Sent my Notice of Non-Payment, When do I Get Paid?: A Notice of Nonpayment, similar to a lien, is a document that's sent to the bonded contractor and his or her surety, advising them that you're owed money on a job and you intend to look to the bond to be paid. - by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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4 Ways to Reduce Legal Fees: On this episode, Alex will give you 4 solid tips on how to reduce your legal fees. The cost of defending your rights usually dictates what decisions are made. Alex will show you how to get more bang for your buck. - by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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ICYMI: Should I Sign up With a Collections Company to Get Paid on my Lien?: On this episode, we're going to answer the question of whether or not you should pick up the phone and assign your rights to that collection company that called you out of the blue and said they were going to get you paid. - by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Does Your Performance Bond Say This?: On this episode, Alex explains what a performance bond is and how they work. We also cover what you should look out for and how to get bonded. You're not going to want to miss this. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

What is my Last Work Date When Securing my Lien & Bond Rights: On this podcast, Alex will explain the importance of timely sending your notice of non-payment after your date of last work on the project. Doing so will secure your lien and bond rights, allowing you to remedy a non-payment issue with a construction l... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

DON’T MAKE THIS 1 MISTAKE ON CHANGE ORDERS: Because of the length of time it takes to complete a project, the number of parties involved, and the general unpredictable nature of construction work, it is rare that a contract for such work remains unchanged from start to finish. On this episode, by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Should I Sign This Lien Release?: If you understand how releases work, you can use them to your advantage during the course of a construction project. There is the release that you give to someone and there is the release you receive from someone. - by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Don’t Make These 3 Lien Mistakes: Making these 3 simple lien mistakes can cost you time and money. On this episode, Alex will go over some common mistakes he sees time and time again on liens that could render them unenforceable. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction a... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

Should I Use a Conditional Lien Release? by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Am I Using the Right Construction Contract?: Have you ever wondered which form of standard contract is better? Or if you should invest in your own custom agreement? We'll answer that question on this episode. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

Are Joint Check Agreements Worth it?: Don’t sign that joint check agreement until you listen to this. On this episode, Alex is going to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about joint check agreements and how you can best protect yourself and ensure that you get paid if you’re a s... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

6 min listen

How Do I Use a Lien to Get Paid?: Thankfully, Florida Law has a method for the construction industry to get paid for their work. This process if called a Mechanic's Lien and has a few rules that need to be followed before its enforceable. On this episode, by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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Are Construction Subguard Insurance Policies Worth Getting?: On this episode, Alex explains what a subguard insurance policy actually covers. Listen up, you don't want to miss this episode. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

Do These 2 Things Before You Sign That Direct Purchase Order: On this episode, Alex will give you 2 tips that will make dealing with your next DPO a breeze. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

What!? I Can be Sued 13 Years After I Finish a Project?: Let's break down each part of a claim that can be brought against you. One type of claim is a claim sounding in negligence, a tort that there was damage caused by you to other property. That action under the statute of limitations has to be brough... by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

Want to Double Check Your Lawyer?: Want to double check your lawyers work? Do you know what a docket is? On this episode, Alex will explain how you can double check your lawyers work. Below are some helpful links to get your search started. - Public Records Search: Miami-Dade by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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When DON’T You Need to Send a Notice to Owner: A Notice to Owner is not always needed, listen to this episode and Alex will show you when you don't need to send that NTO out. - Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

20 min listen

Correctly Certifying Your Workers – Human Resources Overview: It can get fuzzy on the job site – who is an independent contractor and who is an employee. Get it wrong and you could be in big trouble. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. by The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

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