About Jacob Thomas
As a partner at Saunders, Walsh & Beard, Jacob D. Thomas is dedicated to serving clients throughout North Texas. Board Certified in Construction Law, Jacob
focuses his practice on construction and business law, generally handling issues involving real estate disputes, real estate fraud, premises liability,
commercial lease agreements, business organization disputes, construction disputes, construction defects, and lien and bond claims on construction projects.
He also accepts general civil litigation cases.
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focuses his practice on construction and business law, generally handling issues involving real estate disputes, real estate fraud, premises liability,
commercial lease agreements, business organization disputes, construction disputes, construction defects, and lien and bond claims on construction projects.
He also accepts general civil litigation cases.
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Jacob Thomas's Recent Answers
Jan 27, 2022
From Roberto Morales Cabrera
TexasThe fact that your dumpster is still on-site would not, legally, prevent you from filing a lien.
Jan 10, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasThank you for your question. If you have missed your lien deadline, you still have a breach of contract claim against the contractor with whom you have a
contract. I recommend speaking with an attorney about sending a demand letter and possibly filing a lawsuit against the contractor.
contract. I recommend speaking with an attorney about sending a demand letter and possibly filing a lawsuit against the contractor.
Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasI would recommend engaging an attorney to advise you during the construction of your home. Once problems like these start to occur, more are sure to
follow. If the plumber is not paid, there is a chance that a lien may be filed against your property. To ensure payment, you can pay the contractor for the
plumber's invoice with a joint check made payable to both the contractor and the plumber. You can also require the general contractor to provide See More...
follow. If the plumber is not paid, there is a chance that a lien may be filed against your property. To ensure payment, you can pay the contractor for the
plumber's invoice with a joint check made payable to both the contractor and the plumber. You can also require the general contractor to provide See More...
Feb 1, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasI recommend engaging an attorney to review your contract and advise you on your rights. Texas law does not give the contractor the right to "dissolve" the
contract. The express terms of the parties' contract will dictate how one party or the other can terminate the contract. However, if no such terms exist,
either party backing out of the contract would be a breach of the contract. Should a builder breach its contract, the owner would have a cause of See More...
contract. The express terms of the parties' contract will dictate how one party or the other can terminate the contract. However, if no such terms exist,
either party backing out of the contract would be a breach of the contract. Should a builder breach its contract, the owner would have a cause of See More...
Feb 2, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasThank you for your question. A mechanic's lien can only be filed to secure payment for materials and labor for the construction of improvements to real
property. Based upon the limited information in your post, it does not appear that your services would qualify for a mechanic's lien.
property. Based upon the limited information in your post, it does not appear that your services would qualify for a mechanic's lien.
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