About Robert Murillo
Robert Murillo is a construction attorney licensed in Colorado and Arizona. Robert has more than 20 years of experience in all phases of construction and
related litigation as well as business advice. As a former partner and general counsel of a Colorado general contractor, he has a practical understanding of
the needs and issues faced by contractors and subcontractors.
related litigation as well as business advice. As a former partner and general counsel of a Colorado general contractor, he has a practical understanding of
the needs and issues faced by contractors and subcontractors.
Robert Murillo's Recent Answers
May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
From Tatiana Bertoluci
Colorado
Robert MurilloLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Pivotal Legal LtdLegal Guard LawyerGood morning, Sorry about the issues. It sounds like you furnished materials related to this project. If so, you must file the lien (remember, you must also
include the necessary time related to the intent to lien in this timeframe) before four months have passed from the day the last labor was performed or the
last material furnished by the lien claimant. If this was purely labor by day or piece, then the time frame is only two months. If you furnished matSee More...
include the necessary time related to the intent to lien in this timeframe) before four months have passed from the day the last labor was performed or the
last material furnished by the lien claimant. If this was purely labor by day or piece, then the time frame is only two months. If you furnished matSee More...
Apr 8, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
ColoradoRobert MurilloLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Pivotal Legal LtdLegal Guard LawyerI am sorry for the issue on payment. The first question is whether snow removal is a labor or service that allows for a lien. I don't recall and case in Colorado
directly on point. Anyone who provides services related to the construction, alteration, or repair of any structure, or who makes an improvement upon the
land itself, is eligible to claim a mechanics’ lien. I don't think snow removal qualifies under that definition. That said, you could consider issuing a nSee More...
directly on point. Anyone who provides services related to the construction, alteration, or repair of any structure, or who makes an improvement upon the
land itself, is eligible to claim a mechanics’ lien. I don't think snow removal qualifies under that definition. That said, you could consider issuing a nSee More...
Feb 10, 2022
Feb 10, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
ColoradoRobert MurilloLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Pivotal Legal LtdLegal Guard LawyerUnless your contract provides a specified means for change orders and provides that you will not be compensated unless you comply with those terms, you
can add this extra work to the lien amount due. Essentially, as long as the work was performed, you can claim a lien on that work. If your contract includes a
default interest amount, add that as well. If there is no interest provision, then add the statutory default interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum.
can add this extra work to the lien amount due. Essentially, as long as the work was performed, you can claim a lien on that work. If your contract includes a
default interest amount, add that as well. If there is no interest provision, then add the statutory default interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum.
Mar 17, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
ColoradoRobert MurilloLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Pivotal Legal LtdLegal Guard LawyerGood morning, Unless your contract provides a limitation on the timing of billing disputes, they are free to dispute things from months to years ago. I
strongly recommend that you contact an attorney to draft proper agreements and help you on processes to hopefully avoid problems like this.
strongly recommend that you contact an attorney to draft proper agreements and help you on processes to hopefully avoid problems like this.
Sep 7, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
ColoradoRobert MurilloLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Pivotal Legal LtdLegal Guard LawyerYou two are free to settle this matter under whatever terms are mutually acceptable. The contractor will either accept or refuse. If you make a proposal,
make sure to have a proper written agreement and release that also includes a lien waiver. Contact a construction attorney to provide the form.
make sure to have a proper written agreement and release that also includes a lien waiver. Contact a construction attorney to provide the form.
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Boulder, CO and Phoenix, AZ
Expertise Area
Construction
Business
Litigation
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Colorado
Arizona
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Spanish
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