Are contractors required to send a bill and/or past due notice before filing a mechanic's lien?

It sounds like you're being bullied. It's a problem to lien for uninvoiced work, or for work that either wasn't done or isn't substantially...

I am a general contractor. Can a client sue me for pipes that cracked due to expansion of the ground?

In a situation like this, it's common for the building owner to take a scattershot approach and pursue every party who remotely was involved. Your...

There is a mechanism for seeking dismissal of cases within 60 days after they are filed if there is no legal basis or factual basis for the claims...

How much would it cost me to trademark something in 2 classes??Would I need a lawyer?? What would be my total fee?

I agree with my colleagues' comments. I post to share my personal observation that I have not yet met a non-attorney who has successfully made it...

The terms HOA and POA are frequently used interchangeably to refer to the corporate entity governing property owners. Under the definitions in the...

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If a contractor does not have insurance, can you have him sign a document absolving you from any injuries that may occur ?

Your risk is exponentially higher when you have people working on your property who do not carry their own liability insurance. Most property...

What are the repercussions of backing out of a home sale before closing?

If you want out, now is the time to communicate that, and in writing. Your purchase agreement will spell out what happens if you back out. ...

HI My Mother took out a payday loan in Dallas Texas. Her only income is SS. Can they garnish her SS.

No, the lender cannot garnish her SS payments. The worst thing that could happen is that they could sue her, but if she has few assets, it may be...

Is the statue of limitations out? Texas bank sold insufficient check debt to third party 5 years ago. Trying now to collect.

Yes, it probably has - unless he later signed a repayment agreement or made some other promise to pay and then didn't. The statute of limitations...

Can you start an LLC or corporation with multiple DBA's or have multiple websites/url's under one DBA

Both an LLC and a corporation can operate under multiple assumed names and use multiple domain names. You may want to have a consultation with an...