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Hurricane Sandy: Waiting for Insurance Checks May Cost Contractors Lien Rights If Not Careful

By on February 8, 2013

As a New Orleans resident, I know the devastating effect that Hurricanes can have on the landscape. As a construction lawyer in this area, I know the effects that Hurricanes have on the construction industry. This blog is targeted to all those contractors, suppliers and equipment lessors in the North East who are working on [...]

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Hurricane Sandy’s Wake Will Include Mechanics Lien Confusion and Filings

By on October 30, 2012

Everyone knows about Hurricane Sandy, which is all over the news and a somewhat shocking reminder that the Hurricane Season ends in November (not September).  Nevertheless, in the wake of this hurricane, there will certainly be some destruction and inconveniences in the Northeast.  If there are any positives resulting from this, it is the uptick [...]

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Damage Restoration and Repair Companies Have Special Mechanics Lien Needs

By on September 5, 2012

When a hurricane, tornado, fire or other natural disaster causes property damage, companies like Harbro and Belfor jump to the occassion allocating massive resources and labor forces to help solve these property damage problems. While they are quick to get the damages repaired for property owners, payment to them for services is not as quick. [...]

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Storm Chasers Must Familiarize Themselves With Mechanics Lien Laws

By on August 29, 2012

It’s that time of year again. In the past we’ve written about Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Lee. While the cities and businesses scramble to manage evacuations, and residents board up their houses, the construction industry studies the storm’s path and gets ready for an intense demand for its services. Insurance [...]

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Waiting on Insurance Proceeds To Get Paid? Get Security With A Mechanics Lien

By on June 28, 2012

Born and raised in New Orleans, I was around in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina came through and caused monumental damage in the city. The years that followed the storm saw billions of dollars in insurance proceeds circulate through the city and lots of damage repair construction projects. I had a unique perspective to this. My [...]

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