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Having a lien placed on your property can be scary. Watch this video I’ll show you what to do. All hope is not lost. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Do I need to be in possession of an original signature on my contract, change order or release in order to have a valid and binding agreement? The short answer is, no you don’t. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

The law allows a lien to attach to equipment and material incorporated into the final product. Listen here to learn how. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

You’ve done your homework and you’ve decided you want your contractor to bond your job. Make sure you don’t make this mistake. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Are you not happy with the lawyer that’s representing you on your construction case? I’ll show you how to switch from one lawyer to another. Have questions? Leave a comment below or send me an email to alex@barthet.com. Remember to subscribe!

It happens, you hire and contractor and it doesn’t work out. I’ll show some steps you can take to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Never sign a blank document, and expect the other party to play by the rules. I’ll explain why some shady contractors ask you to sign blank permits when in reality you should not. Watch this video, it could save you from making a big mistake. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Nothing worse than having hired a terrible contractor for your project. I’ll give you some red flags to watch out for so you don’t get duped. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Construction allowances can be tricky if you don’t know what to look for. That estimate you got could be a minefield and you wouldn’t know it. I’ll explain why. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Firing a contractor is not as easy as you think and can cause a lot of issues. Make sure you read your contract carefully, watch this video and I’ll explain why. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Before you provide your contractor a check and accept his release, here are the four things you need to keep in mind. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Construction projects usually (and should always) are agreed to by either a formal contract or some type of written agreement. Listen to this episode and we will teach you the 3 most common types of contracts we see on a regular basis. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Say you are the owner of a construction project and are presented with a change order for work you thought was within the scope of the project. Maybe the contractor did some work based on an email or passing conversation you had and you are thinking it’s part of the price. But then, a week or a month later, the contractor submits a bill to you. What do you do? Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

You’ve picked an architect. Maybe you’ve even picked a contractor and decided that you are going to have your contractor bond the job. What is the one thing you need to make sure you do to protect yourself? Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

As an owner, you need to include a cross default provision in your contract. Let me tell you why. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Money makes legal matters go round. Watch this video and I’ll show you how to get the most bang for your legal dollar. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

These two terms are very important to understand. See what happened to one of our clients and why it’s important to understand what you’re agreeing to. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

You might not want to think about it, but sometimes construction does not go as planned. So, when you hire a contractor, it’s very important that you obtain the contractor’s certificate of insurance. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Have you ever wondered what a construction lawyer actually does for their clients? Listen and we’ll tell you. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Did you get a Notice to Owner in the mail? Not sure what it is? Listen to this and I’ll tell you everything you need to know. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com