Bill Gschwind is the founder of Minnesota Construction Law Services and currently serves as the Principal Attorney. Bill Gschwind attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad then went on to graduate from the University of St. Thomas with an MBA while working in sales management. Later, Bill opened a general rental equipment store and bought a construction equipment rental franchise. But he didn’t stop there. After a successful 25-year career, Bill went on to graduate from William Mitchell College of Law, passed the Minnesota Bar in 2010, and two years later opened Minnesota Construction Law Services. Whew. More...More...
This is a very unfortunate situation but all is not lost. A mechanics’ lien by itself does not get you paid, nor does the lack of a valid mechanics’ lien change your legal rights to collect. The options and tools available to collect are dependent on the facts of your specific situation. As a law firm serving only contractors, we are very familiar with the options available and the processes to get you paid with a very good success rate. Give me a call and letSee More...See More...
Answering this question requires information not provided here, and you should consult an attorney as lien rights are time sensitive and you may lose your lien rights if deadlines are missed. Generally speaking, the requirement to properly serve notices on required parties is not waived or excused for “good intentions” or “incorrect information.”See More...
There are many issues that should be addressed before starting a foreclosure action. The financial is a big part, of course. Because foreclosures can be very expensive, easily in excess of $40,000, you need to consider the amount owed, your ability to fund the lawsuit, and whether there’s enough equity in the property to get your money back. If you prevail, you’ll take the property subject to any pre-existing liens, meaning you now have to pay the mortgSee More...See More...
Minnesota lien law requires recording and serving a mechanic’s lien statement within a fixed number of days following the last day of work. If you miss the deadline, you lose your lien rights. You should contact legal counsel immediately to determine whether you’re able to protect your lien rights.See More...