About Benjamin Grau
Benjamin R. Grau is a seasoned attorney and has more than 20 years of experience in a broad range of litigation, transactional, and insurance coverage
matters. His experience includes representing clients in Louisiana, Texas and other jurisdictions and arbitration venues around the country. He has
successfully prosecuted and defended multi-million-dollar construction payment and defect claims, products liability class actions and multi-district litigation,
premises liability actions, and commercial contract disputes involving a broad range of issues, and he has the knowledge, skill and experience necessary to
develop and implement a tailored plan with an end-game approach to resolve claims as efficiently and effectively as possible. More...
matters. His experience includes representing clients in Louisiana, Texas and other jurisdictions and arbitration venues around the country. He has
successfully prosecuted and defended multi-million-dollar construction payment and defect claims, products liability class actions and multi-district litigation,
premises liability actions, and commercial contract disputes involving a broad range of issues, and he has the knowledge, skill and experience necessary to
develop and implement a tailored plan with an end-game approach to resolve claims as efficiently and effectively as possible. More...
Benjamin Grau's Recent Answers
Mar 19, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
LouisianaPartner at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, Llp
Your next steps will depend upon the terms of your contract currently in place and the specific circumstances of the job (for example, the contested change
orders). Your best bet is to consult with an attorney who can review the contract and the facts at issue and advise you on how to proceed. If you would like to
setup a consultation, please let us know.
orders). Your best bet is to consult with an attorney who can review the contract and the facts at issue and advise you on how to proceed. If you would like to
setup a consultation, please let us know.
Mar 19, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
LouisianaPartner at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, Llp
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors is extremely helpful and will answer any questions you may have about the the licenses/certifications
required for your particular work.
required for your particular work.
Mar 3, 2021
Mar 3, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
LouisianaPartner at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, Llp
Before releasing interim payments, it is not uncommon for a General Contractor to require a subcontractor to provide both (1) lien waivers from lower-tier
subcontractors and suppliers and (2) a conditional, partial waiver by the subcontractor. These forms should be consistent with the subcontract language and
the applicable state law. If you have any questions about the language in the form, you should obviously consult with an attorney as the waivers mSee More...
subcontractors and suppliers and (2) a conditional, partial waiver by the subcontractor. These forms should be consistent with the subcontract language and
the applicable state law. If you have any questions about the language in the form, you should obviously consult with an attorney as the waivers mSee More...
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
LouisianaPartner at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, Llp
Generally speaking, a GC can file a lien for labor and material supplied to homeowner. However, depending on the size of the job, there are certain notice
and filing requirements that must be met. Additionally, a GC on a residential job needs to provide written notice to the homeonwer (and signed by the
homeowner) of the GC's right to file a lien. Failure to provide such notice may subject the GC to penalties and damages.
and filing requirements that must be met. Additionally, a GC on a residential job needs to provide written notice to the homeonwer (and signed by the
homeowner) of the GC's right to file a lien. Failure to provide such notice may subject the GC to penalties and damages.
Feb 26, 2021
Feb 26, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
LouisianaPartner at Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, Llp
Generally speaking, a GC does not need a written signed contract to file a lien. However, depending on the size of the job, a GC may need to file a "notice of
contract" prior to commencing work in order to perserve its lien rights. And, a GC on a residential job, needs to provide written notice to the homeonwer
(and signed by the homeowner) of the GC's right to file a lien. Failure to provide such notice may subject the GC to penalties and damages.
contract" prior to commencing work in order to perserve its lien rights. And, a GC on a residential job, needs to provide written notice to the homeonwer
(and signed by the homeowner) of the GC's right to file a lien. Failure to provide such notice may subject the GC to penalties and damages.
Details
Location
New Orleans, LA
Years of Experience
26
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Louisiana Bar