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Michael Murray

Principal | Lanka & Hanna
About Michael Murray
Tenacious, dedicated and committed to getting the best possible result for his clients, Michael Murray will fight to win the unwinnable case and can coax a
settlement out of the toughest circumstances. Michael’s persistence has paid off: Since 2009, he has won and settled millions of dollars of cases for Lanak &
Hanna’s clients, including securing $2.3 million in collateral for a surety client to protect it from potential loss on a performance bond claim.

Michael focuses on plaintiff-side construction and business litigation, particularly job rights cases including mechanics’ liens, stop notices, and payment More...
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Michael Murray's Recent Answers
Oct 20, 2022
From Gregory Sherman
CaliforniaConstruction Contract
Michael Murray
Principal at Lanka & Hanna
On something like this you get what you pay for. I think you could get by with the AIA but it won't be tailored to what you want. If you want a contract and
subcontracts that are tailored to you, in favor of you, you need a lawyer to draft it. You should expect to spend anywhere between $5-10,000 for a really well
drafted set of contracts. Less than that (and there are lawyers who will do it for less) would be concerning to me. I would also make sure you use See More...
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Jul 27, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaMechanics Lien
Michael Murray
Principal at Lanka & Hanna
Yes you can. Your new deadline will be 6 month after you were served with the release of lien bond. See More...
Nov 29, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaCash Flow
Michael Murray
Principal at Lanka & Hanna
This would depend on the type of project you are doing. On certain projects you are limited in what type of down payment you can request and asking for
15% would violate the rule. Given your recent growth and expansion, you should have an experienced construction attorney that you can go to with these
types of questions, who can guide you as you continue to grow and expand your business. 
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Aug 2, 2022
From Brian Clark
California
Michael Murray
Principal at Lanka & Hanna
You cannot go out 36 months. Your best option would be to file your lawsuit and enter into a settlement agreement. That way you avoid losing your lien rights.
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Apr 8, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
California
Michael Murray
Principal at Lanka & Hanna
The first thing you are going to need to do is look at your contract and determine what the requirements are for making a delay claim and what you are
entitled to (additional time, monetary compensation or both). Then you prepare your letter, which will be based on the contractual requirements
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