About Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson is a construction attorney who works in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Michael is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Louisiana. He
currently works at Michael Johnson Legal LLC in Wisconsin.
currently works at Michael Johnson Legal LLC in Wisconsin.
Michael Johnson's Recent Answers
Feb 4, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
WisconsinMichael JohnsonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Michael Johnson Legal LLCLegal Guard LawyerIt sounds like this is a public project (for the city) and you are a supplier to a supplier to a subcontractor. Wis. Stat 779.14(1)(a) provides lien rights on public
projects for anyone who has a "direct contractual relationship" with the prime contractor or any subcontractor to furnish materials. My impression is that you
might not meet this definition and may be one step removed. Im happy to look closer and discuss if you would like. Feel free to contact me at micSee More...
projects for anyone who has a "direct contractual relationship" with the prime contractor or any subcontractor to furnish materials. My impression is that you
might not meet this definition and may be one step removed. Im happy to look closer and discuss if you would like. Feel free to contact me at micSee More...
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
WisconsinMichael JohnsonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Michael Johnson Legal LLCLegal Guard LawyerMany small contractors are struggling to obtain raw materials at fair prices right now. Labor shortage is also a problem. Your situation is common. The best
way to cancel the contract is by the terms of the contract. I suppose it is not impossible for the contractor to file a lien or that it would be successful under
these facts, but a lien seems unlikely. Could you send me a copy of the contract and we can discuss? There may be an opportunity to push them tSee More...
way to cancel the contract is by the terms of the contract. I suppose it is not impossible for the contractor to file a lien or that it would be successful under
these facts, but a lien seems unlikely. Could you send me a copy of the contract and we can discuss? There may be an opportunity to push them tSee More...
Dec 23, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
WisconsinMichael JohnsonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Michael Johnson Legal LLCLegal Guard LawyerIt sounds like you are a prime contractor under Wisconsin law. 779.02(2) requires prime contractors to include a "Preliminary Notice" in either the initial
written contract or deliver to the owner within 10 days of first providing labor, services, materials, etc. There are a few exceptions to this notice requirement
that are explained in 779.02(1) and include (a) any laborer or mechanic employed by any prime contractor or subcontractor; (b) by any lien claimSee More...
written contract or deliver to the owner within 10 days of first providing labor, services, materials, etc. There are a few exceptions to this notice requirement
that are explained in 779.02(1) and include (a) any laborer or mechanic employed by any prime contractor or subcontractor; (b) by any lien claimSee More...
Jun 22, 2022
From Travis Hartman
WisconsinMichael JohnsonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Michael Johnson Legal LLCLegal Guard LawyerAssuming there are no defects in your lien, then the lien should come up during the title insurance search (or earlier) and cause the sellers some problems in
finalizing the sale. A buyer may back out of the sale, require the seller to resolve the lien, or come to some other agreement between them. Your lien rights
would stay with the property. Would you rather simply initiate litigation or negotiate a settlement? call me michaeljohnsonlegal.com
finalizing the sale. A buyer may back out of the sale, require the seller to resolve the lien, or come to some other agreement between them. Your lien rights
would stay with the property. Would you rather simply initiate litigation or negotiate a settlement? call me michaeljohnsonlegal.com
Feb 25, 2022
Feb 25, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
WisconsinMichael JohnsonLegal Guard Lawyer
Attorney at Michael Johnson Legal LLCLegal Guard LawyerIt looks like the initial deadlines may have been quite tight or may have been missed here. However, even if there is not a valid lien, there are many ways to
protect your legal rights as a contractor. Feel free to reach out via my website, michaeljohnsonlegal.com, to evaluate your lien rights and potentially explore
other ways to get you paid for your work.
protect your legal rights as a contractor. Feel free to reach out via my website, michaeljohnsonlegal.com, to evaluate your lien rights and potentially explore
other ways to get you paid for your work.
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Location
Cedarburg, WI
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Business Law
Licenses
Wisconsin