Legal and Regulatory

The Costs and Benefits of Perfecting and Pursuing Lien Rights

When mechanic’s liens are effective, they can work like magic for little cost.
By James T. Dixon
August 9, 2022
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by James T. Dixon
Jim Dixon helps members of the construction industry manage risk, avoid loss, and resolve disputes on projects throughout the country. Jim drafts and negotiates construction contracts, advises clients during construction, and resolves disputes through mediation, arbitration and litigation. He has handled claims related to defective construction, schedule delays, disruption and acceleration, differing site conditions, unapproved change orders, payment and performance bonds, and mechanic’s liens. Jim is adept at advancing bid protests on public projects, in resolving disputes on tunneling projects, and in addressing disputes on projects utilizing the integrated project delivery system.

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