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3 Essential Tips for Putting on a Strong Case in Court

Clients ask me, what can I do to put on a good case? So here are three tips to putting on a good case. Number one, show up. I cannot tell you how important it is for you to be…

Mac CabalMay 14, 2025

Construction Law

Why Every Contractor Needs a Well-Written Subcontract Agreement

I wanted to talk a little bit today about subcontract agreements. We found that for a lot of our trade contractors, construction agreements are becoming more and more complex as the years go on. The general purpose of a subcontract…

Charles StecMay 1, 2025

Construction Law

What Is a Mechanics Lien and How Can It Help You Get Paid?

Today we're going to talk a little bit about mechanics liens. What are they and why are they valuable for our contractors, suppliers, equipment lessors to help you get paid. A mechanics lien is a lien that you can record…

Michael MurrayApril 15, 2025

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Understanding Mechanic’s Liens

For construction projects, general contractors typically hire multiple subcontractors to perform various scopes of work, with the expectation that the general contractor will pay them from the amount the owner pays for the project. Unfortunately, sometimes this process does not…

Natasha BuchananMay 24, 2024

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The Role of Mediation in Resolving Construction Disputes

When you have a construction dispute, you don't necessarily have to take that case to court. Instead, many construction disputes are solved through mediation. Understanding how this works, and the benefits it can provide for your situation, can help you…

Michael MurraySeptember 28, 2023

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How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract

Most Contracts Are Negotiable The first part of talking about how to negotiate a contract successfully, is starting with the basic premise that nearly all contracts are negotiable. In the construction world, typically contracts that would not be negotiable would…

Colin McCarthyApril 4, 2023

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Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Colin McCarthy Negotiates Very Favorable $16 Million Deal for General Contractor Client on Downtown Los Angeles Affordable Housing Project

Lanak & Hanna has completed a construction deal for one of its premier clients involving a $16 million affordable housing project in Downtown Los Angeles. Principal Attorney Colin K. McCarthy successfully negotiated the prime contract package, subcontracts, bonds and insurance…

Colin McCarthyJanuary 25, 2021

Construction Law

How to File a Bid Protest

California law generally requires public works projects that exceed $5,000.00 to be publicly bid and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Often times a contractor will submit a bid on a public works project only to find that they were…

Lauren StecDecember 3, 2019

Business Transaction Law Construction Law

Keys to Getting Paid on Extras Claims: Documentation

Rarely is there a project that does not involve extra work. Whether it be directed by the owner or prime contractor, or arising out of changed conditions, extra work occurs on nearly every project. Generally, contractors are concerned with performing the…

Lanak & HannaMarch 29, 2018

Construction Law

How Contractual Indemnity/Hold Harmless Agreements Work (In Theory)

Clients are often confused as to the application of the indemnity or hold harmless provision in services/commercial contracts.

Lanak & HannaAugust 16, 2016

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Construction Law

3 Essential Tips for Putting on a Strong Case in Court

Why Every Contractor Needs a Well-Written Subcontract Agreement

What Is a Mechanics Lien and How Can It Help You Get Paid?

Understanding Mechanic’s Liens

The Role of Mediation in Resolving Construction Disputes

How to Effectively Negotiate A Contract

Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Colin McCarthy Negotiates Very Favorable $16 Million Deal for General Contractor Client on Downtown Los Angeles Affordable Housing Project

How to File a Bid Protest

Keys to Getting Paid on Extras Claims: Documentation

How Contractual Indemnity/Hold Harmless Agreements Work (In Theory)

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