Hi thank you for your question. Mechanic’s lien is governed by a statute that requires the subcontractor to comply with a lot of requirements...

No you don’t have to pay but depending on the amount and the benefit you received it may make financial sense to pay and avoid a lawsuit. If the...

It depends on the Arbitraion agreement. Did you agree to the limit being capped at $15k. Was it a binding or non binding arbitration? Has it been...

Can you help?

Hello, It sounds like you have a legitimate claim against the contractor and his bond. Assuming he has not done the same to a lot of people...

Warranty on my added sunroom?

You certainly do have a case. Whether it is worth it or not depends on many factors. Do you have a written contract that provides for recovery of...

Is it normal for insurance companies to sue victims of contractors they insure?

Hello, I agree with the prior attorney's response. You should avoid being defaulted and it is likely that the bond's insurance attorney can...

Hello: I am not sure I understand your question clearly as written. From what I do understand, I can advise you the following: (1) a...

Losing by default is never your best option. Reach out to the attorneys that are suing you (or the insurance representative) and work out a deal...

Without seeing the contract between you and the contractor it is hard to answer your question completely. There are so many variables that could...

Can anyone tell me roughly what a construction defect lawyer in the LA/OC area charges per hour working for a defendant?

Typically the rate is commensurate with the experience of the attorney you hire in any particular field of law. You should be able to find a...