About Richard Storrs
Richard Storrs practices law and serves as an ADR professional in Atlanta, Georgia. Richard has practiced construction law and commercial litigation in
Atlanta since 1984.
Contact information: Telephone (404) 500-6302
Email: rstorrs@storrslaw.com More...
Atlanta since 1984.
Contact information: Telephone (404) 500-6302
Email: rstorrs@storrslaw.com More...
Richard Storrs's Recent Answers
May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasAttorney and Owner at The Storrs Law Firm
I agree with both Karalynn and Matthew. If you have a direct contract with the GC, then it seems like they would have provided a bond to the owner-the
school. I would request a copy from the School or School Board. If you have a claim against the GC now for nonpayment, it would be good to send notices
to the GC, the surety on the bond, and to the School (or the public entity which is the owner).
school. I would request a copy from the School or School Board. If you have a claim against the GC now for nonpayment, it would be good to send notices
to the GC, the surety on the bond, and to the School (or the public entity which is the owner).
Dec 29, 2020
Dec 29, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
GeorgiaAttorney and Owner at The Storrs Law Firm
I am assuming that you have not filed a lien. In that case, the most effective way to get paid is to have an attorney send a strongly worded demand letter to
your customer with your claim for the principal due, interest and threatening that you will seek attorney's fees unless prompt paymet is made. Please
contact me if I can provide further guidance.
your customer with your claim for the principal due, interest and threatening that you will seek attorney's fees unless prompt paymet is made. Please
contact me if I can provide further guidance.
Nov 12, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
GeorgiaAttorney and Owner at The Storrs Law Firm
It sounds like the project is in Michigan, so hopefully you got the lien filed on a timely basis. If the "insurance company" paid you, then it sounds like it may
be a surety company, which would mean that a payment bond exists. In many respects that can be better than a lien. You should investigate or engage an
attorney to investigate your potential payment bond rights.
be a surety company, which would mean that a payment bond exists. In many respects that can be better than a lien. You should investigate or engage an
attorney to investigate your potential payment bond rights.
Jun 16, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
North CarolinaAttorney and Owner at The Storrs Law Firm
Unfortunately yes, the prompt payment protections apply to construction contracts. The law applies to " contracts with an owner to improve real property."
"Improve" is defined so it means "to build, effect, alter, repair, or demolish any improvement upon, connected with, or on or beneath the surface of any real
property, or to excavate, clear, grade, fill or landscape any real property, or to construct driveways and private roadways, or to furnish materials..See More...
"Improve" is defined so it means "to build, effect, alter, repair, or demolish any improvement upon, connected with, or on or beneath the surface of any real
property, or to excavate, clear, grade, fill or landscape any real property, or to construct driveways and private roadways, or to furnish materials..See More...
Jul 8, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
GeorgiaAttorney and Owner at The Storrs Law Firm
Yes, you can protect yourself by filing a lien if you provide materials to a project located in Georgia. Typically you will be at a lower tier so must send a Notice
to Contractor within 30 days from the date you first supply materials to the Project. More information is available in Levelset's resources, or feel free to
contact me with any questions.
to Contractor within 30 days from the date you first supply materials to the Project. More information is available in Levelset's resources, or feel free to
contact me with any questions.
Details
Location
Atlanta, GA
Years of Experience
41
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Business Litigation
Registered Mediator and Arbitrator
Licenses
Georgia Bar