Eduardo Prado joined Murphy Legal in 2015 as a member of the firm’s trial team. Mr. Prado has extensive experience representing clients in cases involving government entities, municipalities, builders, developers, contractors, owners, subcontractors, insurers, and sureties in courtrooms throughout Texas on issues related to construction and construction projects. With the depth of knowledge and experience in business, commercial, financial and transactional matters, and his uncommon tenacity in the courtroom, Mr. Prado has been instrumental in securing favorable settlements, rulings, and verdicts for his clients.More...More...
Kaitlin, Without looking at the exact wording of the forms you are being asked to sign, it is difficult to say if you should or should not sign the closeout documents. Texas law recognizes both conditional and unconditional releases, so it is important to sign the correct release if you have not been paid the full amount you are owed. If you would like to set up a time to have the documents reviewed and discuss your question in further detail, please give uSee More...See More...
The answer depends on what kind of work you performed. If you performed work on a public project, you probably won't be entitled to a lien on the property, but if you were the general contractor on a private project, there's a good chance you are entitled to a lien. However, without more details, it would be difficult to tell you what procedures you need to follow in order to perfect your lien. Lien procedures are different for residential projects as opposSee More...See More...
Unfortunately, more information would be needed in order to determine the exact course of action. Is this a condominium? Did you have contracts with multiple unit owners or just the HOA? Is the project residentialSee More...See More...
If you are actively being sued you should contact a lawyer immediately to determine the proper course of action. Our lawyers at Murphy Legal would love to help you. We have very experienced construction attorneysSee More...See More...
Unfortunately, this situation is quite complicated and not having a written contract does hinder your ability to file a mechanics lien on the homestead property. While you are also correct that a constitutional lienSee More...See More...