The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

Contractors are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe job site. Learn which contract provisions are designed to keep the construction site organized and your workers safe. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, …

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Assigning responsibility in your contract documents is critical. So is obtaining the right insurance coverage. Listen to how you can deal with both of these important construction issues. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in …

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Listen to a  board certified Miami construction lawyer Alex Barthet, explain what you can do to get paid once you’ve sent a bond claim or notice of non-payment. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law …

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It is rare that a construction contract remains unchanged from start to finish. Change orders and extras are often implemented after work starts. On this podcast, Alex explains how to deal with the inevitable change order while also protecting your bottom line. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a …

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Timing is everything in construction, especially if there is a “time is of the essence” and a  “no damage for delay” clause in your construction contract. Learn how these powerful provisions can benefit or hurt you on your next project. Knowing what to look for here can save you a lot of headaches. Alexander Barthet is …

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Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Alexander Barthet is a board certified …

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What happens when you forget to send out that Notice to Owner? The short answer is all is not lost. There are still things you can do to get paid. Knowing what to do can minimize stress. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He …

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Timing is everything in construction, especially if there is a “time is of the essence” and a  “no damage for delay” clause in your construction contract. Learn how these powerful provisions can benefit or hurt you on your next project. Knowing what to look for here can save you a lot of headaches. Alexander Barthet is …

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From using the wrong forms to having the wrong dates. Don’t make these 3 avoidable release mistakes.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a …

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Understanding the key components of a construction contract is paramount to running a successful and profitable construction project in Florida. One basic part of any contract is the preamble, that short introduction defining many of the contract’s key variables. Another important contract term is the description of what constitutes the actual contract documents. Knowing these fundamentals will ensure …

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