Free Consultations – Call Today
631-904-0307
Experienced Legal Representation to the Construction Industry in New York City
As a contractor, payment issues can be tricky. The future homeowner wants to pay when the job is done because that’s when they’re actually getting the home that they hired you to build. For you, though, getting paid at the end represents a risk. You’ve already done...
As a contractor, you stand behind all of your work. You always do work that is up to code and you seek to exceed your clients’ expectations. What if you brought in a subcontractor who doesn’t live up to those standards. When you bought them on, you felt like it was a...
Working in construction means taking responsibility for everything that your crew does at a job site. It also sometimes means people expecting you to take responsibility for things that happen well after you finish your construction job. For example, you may have...
Most construction contracts include either mediation or arbitration clauses in them. These alternative dispute resolution options provide construction companies and their workers, vendors and clients a way to amicably work out their differences before pursuing costly...
Do you have a mechanic's lien attached to your Bronx property? If so, selling it could be a major issue. Mechanic’s liens can end up being a serious problem for property owners. Once they’re attached to a property by a contractor or a supplier, they can interfere with...
At some point in every builder’s or contractor’s career, they are bound to encounter a difficult client. If you find yourself at this juncture now, it is understandable that you might be ill-equipped to resolve the matter satisfactorily. After all, “the customer is...
Construction consistently remains in the top-ranked most dangerous professions in the United States of America. There are both federal and state laws aimed at protecting construction workers. Rules establish safety equipment requirements and even training for workers...
In construction, disagreements with builders, subcontractors and owners will occasionally happen. When they turn serious, however, you need to know the difference between a breach of contract and a breach of warranty -- as well as how that may ultimately affect your...
Many companies in the construction industry in New York feel like there is no choice but to hire union workers. Cooperating with a union can be beneficial for your business. It can give you access to a large pool of talent and help you earn a reputation as an ethical...
As a contractor, you know that no job goes completely smoothly. You may have disputes with the company or individuals that hired you. That’s when having a well-crafted, detailed contract is extremely valuable. What if things get so bad that you feel you need to have...