Protecting your right to security for payment on public and private projects is not easy. If the statutes are not strictly followed, you may lose your right to security. In addition, the requirements vary from state-to-state and many statutes will enforce waiver of lien provisions. Frantz Ward’s construction lawyers are experienced in advising you how to protect your right to payment and to security for payment, including:
- Attested account claims (public)
- Bond claims
- Fairness in contracting act claims
- Mechanic’s liens (private)
- Miller Act claims (federal projects)
- No damage for delay clauses
- Pay-if-paid clauses
- Pay-when-paid clauses
- Prompt Pay Act claims