Schedule a Consultation Kushnick Pallaci congratulates firm attorneys Vincent T. Pallaci and Jeffrey A. Lhuillier on being named 2017 “rising stars” in the field of construction litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine. This is the fourth consecutive year that Mr. Lhuillier has been honored … Continue reading
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Insurance Issues in the Construction Industry
For contractors, one of the most important documents to know, and understand, is your commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy. The CGL policy is equally important to general contractors, subcontractors, residential contractors, commercial contractors and public works contractors. Failure to … Continue reading
NYC Implements Monitoring for Potential Hazards During Excavation
Concerns over potential damage to adjacent properties in New York City has become a real concern for contractors and developers looking to work in the Big Apple. Perhaps in response to the growing number of adjacent property damage claims, the … Continue reading
No Attorneys’ Fees in Mechanic’s Lien
One of the most common questions that I am asked is whether a lienor may include attorneys’ fees, such as the costs of collection or the costs of preparing the mechanic’s lien itself, within the amount of the mechanic’s lien? … Continue reading
Caveat assignee: Be careful when assigning mechanic’s lien rights
Mechanic’s liens are freely assignable. However, a common mistake is when the assignee of the lien fails to record the assignment in the County Clerk’s office. The assignment must contain the names and addresses of the assignee and assignor, the … Continue reading