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Senior VP & General Counsel | Harkins Builders, Inc.
About Jim Thompson
James Christian Thompson Jr is a construction attorney who works in Columbia, Maryland. Jim has more than 37 years of experience with 3 license(s) to
practice in MD, DC, VA. Jim attended Hampden-Sydney College, graduating in 1981, and the University of Richmond School of Law. He currently works at
Harkins Builders, Inc. as a Senior Vice President and General Counsel at its headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.
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May 6, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
Georgia
Senior VP & General Counsel at Harkins Builders, Inc.
South Carolina Contractors and Residential Home Builders must be properly licensed or they cannot either bring a lawsuit or file a mechanic’s lien to collect
money owed on a construction project. The license requirements for contractors is found at S.C. Code Ann. §40-11-5, which states: "No entity or individual
may practice as a contractor by performing or offering to perform contracting work for which the total cost of construction is greater than five thSee More...
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Apr 20, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
Virginia
Senior VP & General Counsel at Harkins Builders, Inc.
What does your contract say with regard to timing of payments? As a material supplier only, I am surprised that you agreed to have any retention withheld.  See More...
Jan 31, 2023
From Heather Weisman
Virginia
Senior VP & General Counsel at Harkins Builders, Inc.
If the properly is owned by the State, you cannot file a mechanic's lien against that property.  See More...
Apr 11, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
VirginiaRetainage
Senior VP & General Counsel at Harkins Builders, Inc.
See https://www.levelset.com/blog/retainage/  See More...
Apr 4, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
Maryland
Senior VP & General Counsel at Harkins Builders, Inc.
Thedeadlne for submitting a Notice of Intent to Lien in Maryland is 120 days from last providing labor or materials (you can submit that Notice at any time
during the 120 period). The Notice is not a lien. If the Notice of Intent to Lien is timely and properly submitted, you can then petition the court to establish a
mechanic's lien so long as your petition is filed within 180 days from last providing labor or materials (again, you can file at any time during teh 18See More...
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