About JAMES WEINER
30 years as an attorney, 10 years as an engineer, BS ChE, JD and MBA. Taught Construction Law for the Builders exam at a local college for 5+ years.
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Oct 13, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
MichiganAttorney at James T. Weiner & Associates
you do not say if you are a contractor or subcontractor OR whether you have been paid. Pick up your stuff.. send an invoice if you have not been paid AND
file a lien within 90 days of the last day you worked at the site if you do not get paid.
file a lien within 90 days of the last day you worked at the site if you do not get paid.
Dec 13, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
MichiganAttorney at James T. Weiner & Associates
Assuming you have paid your laborers fully, state NONE in the line where you are supposed to put UNPAID subcontractors and laborers. Have the statement
notarized and submit it.
notarized and submit it.
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
MichiganAttorney at James T. Weiner & Associates
Sorry but I would have to see the form you are using to be sure. Generally I would opine that you either put the name of the general contractor OR the
contractor you contracted with (if you are a sub-sub contractor or a supplier to a subcontractor) on that line.
contractor you contracted with (if you are a sub-sub contractor or a supplier to a subcontractor) on that line.
May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
MichiganAttorney at James T. Weiner & Associates
You can file a lien but it will be invalid -- as you are apparently aware liens have to be filed within 90 days of the last day of work at the site. Instead you can
sue the company that hired your company as a subcontractor with a contract action (e.g., if you worked for the general contractor.. sue the general
contractor). Contract actions generally give you less rights (foreclosing liens allows you to collect attorneys fees so unless attorneys fees are colleSee More...
sue the company that hired your company as a subcontractor with a contract action (e.g., if you worked for the general contractor.. sue the general
contractor). Contract actions generally give you less rights (foreclosing liens allows you to collect attorneys fees so unless attorneys fees are colleSee More...
May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
MichiganAttorney at James T. Weiner & Associates
I agre with Attorney Olson.. Construction liens do not attach to public property so the lien woudl be void (even if you attempt to file one) -- this fact is a
reason there was a bond in the first place.. its a performance bond to ensure the project is completed AND to ensure the subcontractors and suppliers get
paid because they do not have lien rights. You need to take your documentation to a knowledgeable construction attorney to review in detail andSee More...
reason there was a bond in the first place.. its a performance bond to ensure the project is completed AND to ensure the subcontractors and suppliers get
paid because they do not have lien rights. You need to take your documentation to a knowledgeable construction attorney to review in detail andSee More...
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