Mechanics Liens in Colorado

Mechanic Lien document

I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for  labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when  a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to  be taken to have a […]

Mechanic Liens in Pennsylvania

Mechanic Lien document

I know that I am always talking about the importance of filing a lien if you are unpaid for labor or materials supplied to a construction project. Liens are the best protection when a contractor or material supplier is not paid. The thing to remember is that the steps to be taken to have a […]

Extra Work in Construction Contracts

A construction worker in a safety vest crouching next to a wheelbarrow, holding a hard hat and wiping his forehead in exhaustion, with buildings in the background

With all construction projects situations arise that will require work outside the original scope of the contract. What is the correct way to add additional work? Once a contract is signed by the parties it can only be changed in writing and signed by both parties. What does that mean for contractors? If you do […]

End of Year Review

Before we start setting goals for 2024 it’s important to review how 2023 went. The first thing to look at is the goals you set for 2023; did you meet them? If yes, can you go bigger next year; if not, why? Reviewing Our 2023 Goals As a construction law firm, one of our big […]

What is a Mechanics and Materialman’s Lien?

Also sometimes referred to as a Construction Lien The idea that people who build things need to get paid for the work they do is as old the USA.  Back in the day construction workers were called mechanics and around the time when our capital building was being built, they were a little nervous about […]

Sample Post Callouts

The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC, has helped thousands of subcontractors understand subcontracts and strengthen their business as a whole. Knowing what you should do to protect yourself starts first with understanding each part of the subcontract. This blog covers three critical topics every subcontractor needs to understand before signing the next subcontract: subcontract documents, personal […]