About Mario Lamar
Mario specializes in construction law, as well as business debt collections and complex creditor’s rights issues. His collections practice involves everything
from multi-million-dollar lawsuits to an extensive post-judgment and bankruptcy practice. Through his work on behalf of creditors, Mario was named a Texas
Rising Star in the practice area of Creditor’s and Debtor’s Rights. He has presented legal education programs to lawyers on different topics in the field of
business debt collections. In addition to his creditor’s rights practice, Mario serves as general legal counsel for construction companies and other businesses,
where he drafts contracts, helps structure deals, and advises his clients on a wide variety of legal issues.More...
from multi-million-dollar lawsuits to an extensive post-judgment and bankruptcy practice. Through his work on behalf of creditors, Mario was named a Texas
Rising Star in the practice area of Creditor’s and Debtor’s Rights. He has presented legal education programs to lawyers on different topics in the field of
business debt collections. In addition to his creditor’s rights practice, Mario serves as general legal counsel for construction companies and other businesses,
where he drafts contracts, helps structure deals, and advises his clients on a wide variety of legal issues.More...
Mario Lamar's Recent Answers
Jul 1, 2022
Jul 1, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
Texas
Mario LamarLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Allen Bryson PLLCLegal Guard LawyerTexas law is meant to protect homesteads at virtually all
costs. First, you should make sure your property is considered your homestead.
If you reside there most of the time, it is likely your homestead (though moreSee More...
costs. First, you should make sure your property is considered your homestead.
If you reside there most of the time, it is likely your homestead (though moreSee More...
Aug 17, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasMario LamarLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Allen Bryson PLLCLegal Guard LawyerIf you were a general contractor on the job (having a contract with the owner), you may be able to file a constitional lien. A constitutional lien generally does
not have to meet the deadlines or many of the other formal requirements of statutory mechanic's liens. If the property was the owner's homestead, you may
still need to meet additional requirements, including having a written contract with the owner. This is a tricky legal area and an attorney should be See More...
not have to meet the deadlines or many of the other formal requirements of statutory mechanic's liens. If the property was the owner's homestead, you may
still need to meet additional requirements, including having a written contract with the owner. This is a tricky legal area and an attorney should be See More...
Aug 15, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasMario LamarLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Allen Bryson PLLCLegal Guard LawyerHow to proceed will largely depend on your contract with the GC. You may have grounds to terminate the difficult GC and hire someone else. However, this
option comes with risk. If your termination is not warranted by the contract, terminating the GC could be grounds for the GC having a breach of contract
claim against you. It would be smart to have an experienced attorney review your contract before taking any steps to terminate the GC. AnotherSee More...
option comes with risk. If your termination is not warranted by the contract, terminating the GC could be grounds for the GC having a breach of contract
claim against you. It would be smart to have an experienced attorney review your contract before taking any steps to terminate the GC. AnotherSee More...
Aug 12, 2022
I am getting a notice that tomorrow is my deadline to file to enforce my lien. What is that process?
Aug 12, 2022
From Steve Jernigan
TexasMario LamarLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Allen Bryson PLLCLegal Guard LawyerHi Steve. Taking as true that the lien enforcement deadline is tomorrow, that would mean you would need to file a lawsuit to foreclose your lien(s) by
tomorrow. Enforcing a mechanic's lien in Texas requires filing suit. If you do not enforce the lien in time, you waive your right to do so and, yes, the lien
essentially expires. It would still show up in the county clerk records but would not be enforceable. I would operate as if these are residential proSee More...
tomorrow. Enforcing a mechanic's lien in Texas requires filing suit. If you do not enforce the lien in time, you waive your right to do so and, yes, the lien
essentially expires. It would still show up in the county clerk records but would not be enforceable. I would operate as if these are residential proSee More...
Aug 12, 2022
Aug 12, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
TexasMario LamarLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Allen Bryson PLLCLegal Guard LawyerIf you have sent your notice of intent to file a lien, you now have to file your lien affidavit in the county clerk records for the county where the property is
located. First, you need to make sure you are within the statutory deadline to file a lien. This will depend on whether you were a general contractor or a sub
for the project, and whether the project was commercial or residential. Subcontractors. For commercial projects, if you are a sub, you must file ySee More...
located. First, you need to make sure you are within the statutory deadline to file a lien. This will depend on whether you were a general contractor or a sub
for the project, and whether the project was commercial or residential. Subcontractors. For commercial projects, if you are a sub, you must file ySee More...
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Location
Dallas, TX
Expertise Area
Construction
Commercial Collections
Business Litigation
Contracts
Licenses
Texas