Edward M. Olson is a construction attorney who works in Rochester, MI. Edward has 36 years of experience and is licensed to practice in Michigan. Edward attended Wayne State University Law School graduating in 1985. He currently works at Olson Law Firm in the greater Detroit area. More...
Every state has rules that define "doing business" within the state. If you are doing business within the state, then you need to check that state's rules to see whether you need to be licensed in that state. In Michigan, for example, if you are supposed to have a license, and don't have one, your customers have NO OBLIGATION to pay you. Basically, you are considered to be operating an illegal business. So, following the rules of each state is important. I recoSee More...See More...
As attorneys, we do not take the electrical contracytor's exams. So, we are not familiar with the contents. You should direct your question to other contractors who have taken the exam. See More...
Rules regarding advertising are a whole other set of regulations (and not covered here). The fact is that there is no license required to hire contractors. As long as all of the work is done by properly licensed contractors, you do not have to have the license yourself. Remember that persons without required licensing are not entitled to get paid. So, make sure that your customers know only licensed persons will be doing the work that requires a licenseSee More...See More...
You cannot lien public property. You have a contract claim, against the general contractor, and a bond claim, against the bonding company. Hire an attorney and pursue those claims. See More...
The Michigan Construction Lien Act allows a person or company who supplies materials for a "physical improvement" on real property to file a lien. You must follow the rules in order to have a valid lien. Most importantly, the lien must be filed within 90 days of last providing materials or labor on the job site. If you don't file on time, then you get no lien. See More...