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

Don’t sign that joint check agreement until you listen to this. On this episode,  Alex is going to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about joint check agreements and how you can best protect yourself and ensure that you get paid if you’re a sub or a supplier or if you’re a GC …

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Thankfully, Florida Law has a method for the construction industry to get paid for their work. This process is called a Mechanic’s Lien and has a few rules that need to be followed before its enforceable. On this episode, Alex will explain those steps you need to take to file an enforceable lien and get …

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Change orders in a construction project are going to happen, but when is it an extra? Find out the answer here and what you can do to protect yourself. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a construction law firm in …

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Releasing lien rights can be tricky, sure, you want to get paid – but you also should avoid giving away too many of your lien rights. Listen to this week’s episode and Alex will explain why. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages …

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On this episode, we are going to talk about something that happens on your job site on a daily basis, that creates liability for you and you don’t even know it. Lending or borrowing job site equipment. Maybe it’s a forklift, maybe it’s an excavator, maybe it’s just for an hour, maybe it’s for a …

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Let’s break down each part of a claim that can be brought against you. One type of claim is a claim sounding in negligence, a tort that there was damage caused by you to other property. That action under the statute of limitations has to be brought within four years of the time of the …

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On this episode, Alex is going to answer the question if lost or damaged equipment or material is lienable. He will also talk about what liening allows you to do. It allows you to put an encumbrance on the property so that you can sell it to recover the money that you’re owed. But is …

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Sometimes, winning can feel like losing – especially when it comes to legal fees. On this episode, Alex will give you some tips on making sure your win doesn’t feel like such a loss. Pay close attention, it could save you money! Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a …

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A Notice to Owner is not always needed, listen to this episode and Alex will show you when you don’t need to send that NTO out. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a construction law firm in Miami, and …

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Things not working out with your current attorney? Alex will show you how to make the switch and fire them. He will explain the steps you should follow and how your new attorney should be making the process as smooth as possible. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a …

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