About David Ginn
David Ginn is a construction attorney who works in Walnut Creek, California. David has 36 years of experience with a license to practice in California. David
attended the University of California, graduating in 1981, and received his law degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in
1986. He currently works at GinnLaw, P.C. in California.
attended the University of California, graduating in 1981, and received his law degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in
1986. He currently works at GinnLaw, P.C. in California.
David Ginn's Recent Answers
Feb 20, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at GinnLaw, P.C.
Personal service of Preliminary Notice satisfies the requirements, but if the Owner claims that a Preliminary Notice was not received, it will be your word
against their word. A Preliminary Notice is not required if you are in direct contract with the Owner.
against their word. A Preliminary Notice is not required if you are in direct contract with the Owner.
Jun 1, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at GinnLaw, P.C.
It is not clear from your question why it is that the City is responding to a Preliminary Notice. Preliminary Notices are typically sent to the Owner, the
Contractor, the Lender, if any, and the party with whom you contracted. Preliminary Notices are not filed with the City or recorded with the County recorder.
If you are in direct contract with the Owner, you may not need to serve a Preliminary Notice in order to enforce a mechanics lien. I suggest you See More...
Contractor, the Lender, if any, and the party with whom you contracted. Preliminary Notices are not filed with the City or recorded with the County recorder.
If you are in direct contract with the Owner, you may not need to serve a Preliminary Notice in order to enforce a mechanics lien. I suggest you See More...
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at GinnLaw, P.C.
You can provide a partial release of your stop notice, reserving your right to payment to the remainder. I suggest you have a construction lawyer help you
with the correct form.
with the correct form.
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
From Shelby Rathunde
CaliforniaAttorney at GinnLaw, P.C.
Suppliers to suppliers generally do not have the right to record a mechanics lien.
May 17, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaAttorney at GinnLaw, P.C.
If you do not file a lawsuit, the lien will be unenforceable 90 days after the date it is recorded. The Owner can demand that you remove the lien, and a Court
may issue an order that you remove and lien and impose attorneys fees against you if you do not remove the lien upon demand by the owner.
may issue an order that you remove and lien and impose attorneys fees against you if you do not remove the lien upon demand by the owner.
Details
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Years of Experience
39
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
California