About Michael Morgan
Founding attorney of Michael L. Morgan Law Group, Michael L. Morgan, has over two decades of legal experience. Growing up watching courtroom dramas
where strong lawyers would win their cases on clever arguments and clever investigation strategies, Attorney Morgan was drawn to learning more about the
law. He became interested in construction and personal injury after moving to Sarasota in 1998. There he began practicing with a large firm that had a
worker’s compensation department and large construction law department, giving him the experience he needed in those areas.
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where strong lawyers would win their cases on clever arguments and clever investigation strategies, Attorney Morgan was drawn to learning more about the
law. He became interested in construction and personal injury after moving to Sarasota in 1998. There he began practicing with a large firm that had a
worker’s compensation department and large construction law department, giving him the experience he needed in those areas.
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Michael Morgan's Recent Answers
May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Michael L. Morgan Law Group
The lien must be foreclosed in one year (713.22) unless the person or entity who owns the property upon which the lien is placed files a Notice of Contest of
lien (713.18) which shortens the duration to 60 days from the date of the Notice of Contest.
lien (713.18) which shortens the duration to 60 days from the date of the Notice of Contest.
May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Michael L. Morgan Law Group
This is a common concern among owners. You will need to require that the contractor provide you partial lien releases for each sub who is on your job for
each payment you make. For instance, if the contractor sends an invoice for $15,000, you should require a breakdown of where the $15,000 is going. Ask
which of the subs are going to be receiving a part of the $15,000 payment and how much, then require a partial lien release for each sub identifieSee More...
each payment you make. For instance, if the contractor sends an invoice for $15,000, you should require a breakdown of where the $15,000 is going. Ask
which of the subs are going to be receiving a part of the $15,000 payment and how much, then require a partial lien release for each sub identifieSee More...
May 8, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Michael L. Morgan Law Group
I have reviewed your question posed on Levelset. Any action to foreclose a lien must be commenced within one year of its recording. You can shorten the
time to commence by other methods in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. If the lien was bonded off, it is appropriate the bond amount be greater than the
amount of the original lien because the bond must include potential attorney’s fees.
time to commence by other methods in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes. If the lien was bonded off, it is appropriate the bond amount be greater than the
amount of the original lien because the bond must include potential attorney’s fees.
Mar 14, 2020
Mar 14, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at Michael L. Morgan Law Group
Once you made the payment, the lien should be released right away. I would expect a reasonable period of time after payment to allow the attorney to
communicate with his/her client, the contractor and obtain a satisfaction of lien. Any delay beyond a reasonable period of time is actionable. If you need
assistance with this matter, please call my firm. (941) 945-4555 or reply to my email address: mmorgan@mlmorganlaw.com Thank you, M Morgan
communicate with his/her client, the contractor and obtain a satisfaction of lien. Any delay beyond a reasonable period of time is actionable. If you need
assistance with this matter, please call my firm. (941) 945-4555 or reply to my email address: mmorgan@mlmorganlaw.com Thank you, M Morgan
Details
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Years of Experience
27
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Florida Bar
Languages
English