About Fred Thomas
Frederick C. Thomas (“Fred”) has lived in Arizona for nearly twenty-eight years, except for six years. Fred went to Deer Valley High School in Glendale,
Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University where he obtained a degree in political science. During college Fred interned with former US Senator
Jon Kyl.
After graduating college, he worked for American Family Insurance for three years. Realizing that life as an insurance adjuster was not for him, Fred atMore...
Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University where he obtained a degree in political science. During college Fred interned with former US Senator
Jon Kyl.
After graduating college, he worked for American Family Insurance for three years. Realizing that life as an insurance adjuster was not for him, Fred atMore...
Fred Thomas's Recent Answers
May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
ArizonaAttorney at Thomas Law, Pllc
I agree with Joseph's assessment, the cost of recording the lien and bringing a lawsuit will well exceed the dollar amount you are pursuing. Small claims is
probably your best option or offer to accept a percentage of what the client owes you.
probably your best option or offer to accept a percentage of what the client owes you.
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
ArizonaAttorney at Thomas Law, Pllc
I agree with Joseph. If you completed work three months ago and you never did a 20 day, it sounds like your lien rights are non-existent at this point.
May 28, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
ArizonaAttorney at Thomas Law, Pllc
If your contract calls for another state as the venue of any litigation, you likely are stuck in that jurisdiction. You could potentially file in Arizona and the other
side may answer and implicitly waive challenging or they could file a motion to dismiss because of the venue clause in the contract.
side may answer and implicitly waive challenging or they could file a motion to dismiss because of the venue clause in the contract.
Jun 15, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
ArizonaAttorney at Thomas Law, Pllc
Yes the homeowner can bond around the lien thus removing the encumbrance from the property. If you have questions about the lien process and bonding
around the lien I suggest contacting a lawyer who practices in that jurisdiction.
around the lien I suggest contacting a lawyer who practices in that jurisdiction.
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Location
Phoenix, AZ
Years of Experience
22
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Arizona Bar
California Bar
Colorado Supreme Court