On any construction site or project, there are a lot of moving parts. Projects can quickly fall to pieces when parties aren’t properly paid. Luckily, people working in the construction industry have specific legal actions they can take to help obtain their rightful paychecks. Mechanic’s liens are the most powerful legal tool contractors and other parties in the construction industry can use to receive the money they’ve earned on projects. Unfortunately, mechanic’s liens can be very complicated; and, if not filed correctly, a mechanic’s lien could invalidate the lien.

When you agree to purchase a new home, you sign a binding agreement with the home builder. In exchange for your money, the builder assumes several legal obligations to you they must honor. If not, you can file a lawsuit against the builder for a breach of contract. Home builders can breach a contract in […]

In Texas, the construction industry is booming. With the growth of the construction industry comes the need for experienced construction law attorneys that can assist with the unique legal issues that arise. At Feldman & Feldman, our construction law attorneys have experience successfully handling a wide variety of construction law issues, but some of the most common construction law issues we handle include

General contractors are the backbone of residential and commercial construction. They are trusted by thousands of Texans each day to keep construction projects moving forward. General contractors often use subcontractors to keep their projects on schedule and complete construction on time. When a general contractor does not pay their subcontractor, what happens? There are many […]

When having renovations done or a new build on a property, it’s important that the contractors and other laborers are compensated properly for their work – even during an ongoing pandemic. When this doesn’t happen, a mechanic’s lien can then be placed on that property. Therefore, it’s important to understand what actions could result in […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought along many different challenges for businesses in its wake. These new demands are no different in the construction industry, as it has been dramatically affected by the pandemic in ways including the necessity of implementing on-site safety measures and ensuring insurance coverage for potential liabilities brought on by COVID-19. Because […]