What can I do if a contractor was supposed to do everything noted by the insurance company but didn't and now he says he is

You should consult with a construction attorney immediately. There are many issues that need to be understood such as whether the lien is...

With all due respect, you seem irritated by a few landscaping issues that sound rather minor. The contractor may well be acting poorly and...

What is the best way to incorporate a new business as partners?

The best way to protect yourself is by using a business attorney to create the proper documentation for whichever business form you choose. The...

It's unclear from your question whether you are meaning "holding back" money or if you mean "paying less than originally agreed to." A holdback is...

Is this legal?

You describe a common situation in retail. Many products are sold as "special order" or custom, or some other situation where you order an item not...

My contractors have been working for 3 months on an 8-10 week project and have done about 20%. wont give end date.

This is a difficult situation and one which has no good options. Cancelling a contract mid-way through is typically worse than stomaching it out...

What do I do where a general contractor didn't pay his subs after I paid the general contractor in full? I'm worried about liens

Lien laws are specific to each state. You should check with a construction attorney in Alaska to learn about the contractor's obligation to receive...

As you can see from the number of answers, this type of question strikes a nerve in the legal community. Britain recently changed their laws to...

I have a DBA already. However I would like to know if I can open a second business with a different name and use my current DBA?

States help you protect your business by preventing others from infringing on the goodwill you create in your name. But if you give permission for...

How can a contractor whom we terminated filed a lien for $73,000 when he never started the job? How do we proceed?

Ordinarily, I would agree with the other attorneys that you should contact a construction attorney. However, in situations like yours where there...