What kind of lawyer do i find to place a mechanics lein?

You would typically be looking for an attorney that practices in the area of construction law. Your local bar association may be able to help you...

I do not practice law in California and if you are being sued you really should speak with an attorney. In general, you absolutely have the right...

I have a dispute with a local contractor. I have held back funds and he has threatened me with a workmans lien on my house.

In New York, if a contractor files a mechanic's lien against your property, yes, you will be notified. Notification typically comes in the form of...

How to fight a mechanics lien notice sent by a flood restoration company that never completed the job.

How to fight a lien in New York is a very common question. The answer is, unfortunately, not simple. While Nassau County Consumer Affairs may,...

I also had a mechanics lean placed on my property in Brooklyn for the removal of a tree.

Your question raises a couple of issues. First, was this tree on residential property? if it was, and it was your home, the contractor needed a...

How can I get money back from bad Engener/Arhitector?

There are a few potential causes of action against an architect or engineer in New York that provides deficient services. Potential claims include...

The action that you should take now is to speak to a construction attorney - immediately. There is not enough information in your question for any...

What are the ramifications of a home improvement contractor writing a contract on an expired license?

Suffolk County requires all persons performing "home improvement work" as that term is defined by the Suffolk County Code, to hold a valid Suffolk...

How can I sue to General Contractor for unfinished work?

There are a lot of facts that would be necessary to answer this question. In general, you cannot "make the general contractor finish the work." ...

When can i put a lien on a house after the work has been performed?

If this was a residential property, and was not "new construction", then keep in mind that you must have a valid New York City Home Improvement...