Business Debt Collection from Beginning to End: Part I
Now that you have crossed your eyes and plotted your liens in an effort to collect on a debt, you have a brand new judgment in your pocket and are now ready for action. You’ve done everything within your legal power up to this point. It’s time to finally get paid…one way or another.
Residential Construction Liability Act, Part 2
In Residential Construction Liability, Part 1, we talked about how the construction laws of Texas define RCLA, what constitutes a construction defect, a business owner’s defenses against RCLA, and how the statute of limitations may affect a claim.While the RCLA is written to protect homeowners from unscrupulous construction practices, it also contains a fair share of provisions to protect responsible business owners.
Residential Construction Liability Act, Part 1
What is the Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA)? How Can It Reduce Your Damages? Remember the cul-de-sac house you finished last month, the one with the monster roof that took twice as long to lay out? Well, now the homeowner has filed a claim against you under the Residential Construction Liability Act, or RCLA, and […]
Donations Drive for Hill Country Youth Ranch Moves Into Full Swing
Time to pony up for a good cause! The Cromeens Law Firm has taken the role of trail boss in a recreation equipment donations drive for the Hill Country Youth Ranch in Ingram, Texas, and now we’re looking for some top hands to round up the best they’ve got!
Contract Documents 101: Understanding the Basics of Subcontracts
So, you’ve landed a stellar new contract, your crew and equipment are ready, and the weather is ideal to begin the work. All you have to do is sign the contract documents. You’ve done it a million times before, so you know what you’re getting into, right?
Growing Pains: Protecting Your Business During San Antonio’s Phenomenal Growth
With Texas becoming the “go-to” state for business, it’s no wonder that San Antonio has enjoyed a population boom in recent years. As a matter of fact, Forbes Magazine states that from 2016-17, San Antonio experienced the highest population explosion of any city in the nation. With so much this city has to offer, it’s […]
Default Judgment Filed Against You? Don’t Panic!
Your week was going great until you received notice that you have missed a court date, and now a default judgment has been filed against you. Maybe you never received the initial notice, or maybe you just plain forgot what day it was because of your hectic schedule. Doh! It’s okay. There are steps that can be taken to protect your assets and ensure the judgment rendered doesn’t take the shirt off your back.
HUB Certification: It’s Tedious But Possible
The process of getting HUB certified can be tedious. At the Cromeens Law Firm you can contact our San Antonio office to do the process for you. But, if you’re up for it, you can work on the certification process yourself. Just be prepared to hunker down and plow through a lot of paperwork.
M&M liens, Part II: Relationship status–complicated…but it doesn’t have to be
The mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien has enough rules in Texas for complicated to be an understatement. There are time constraints, backcharges, hidden penalties… Let’s see if we can sort out a little of this nonsense so you can get to the business of making money.
M&M Liens, Part I: When You Do the Work, You Should Get Paid
If you don’t know the ins and outs of a mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien you’ll burn your bottom line faster than you’d burn the tires on that souped-up hot rod that’s been sitting in your garage.