Using Prompt Payment Laws to Fill the Voids Created by Lien Waivers

Ashley B. Nichols, Esq. focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation in the construction and labor industries as well as appellate and post-trial advocacy. In the construction arena, she litigates all types of construction claims, including claims for lost profits and delay damages, and warranty and workmanship claims. Ashley drafts and reviews contracts in an effort to mitigate lawsuits. She also provides counseling and claims avoidance advice. She participated in the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law Trial Academy, a rigorous training program that focuses on trial skills and is instructed by accomplished construction litigation experts. Ashley also counsels business owners and employers on wage and hour issues concerning the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and independent contractors. She advises employers on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) audits, compliance and whistleblower complaints, and workers’ compensation claims. She regularly reviews employee policies and handbooks.