Month: February 2018

Should I Sign That $10 Lien Release?

Should I Sign That $10 Lien Release?

My clients frequently ask me why the release says $10 when they are picking up a check for much more money. According to the law, $10 is simply a “recitation of consideration.” It doesn’t really mean $10; it means some amount of money. The problem is $10 isn’t specific enough. If you are expecting a …

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Joint Check Agreements – Friend or Foe?

Joint Check Agreements – Friend or Foe?

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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Am I Using the Right Construction Contract?

Am I Using the Right Construction Contract?

Have you ever wondered which form of standard contract is better? Or if you should invest in your own custom agreement? We’ll answer that question on this episode. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a 12 lawyer construction law firm …

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