About Nicholas Fernandez
A Miami native, Nick attended Belen Jesuit, went on to Florida International University where he graduated cum laude, and obtained his law degree from the
University of Miami School of Law.
Nick joins the firm after several clerkships, including one at South Florida’s leading infrastructure construction company and one at a high volume
commercial litigation law firm where he maintained regular client communications in both English and Spanish. More...
University of Miami School of Law.
Nick joins the firm after several clerkships, including one at South Florida’s leading infrastructure construction company and one at a high volume
commercial litigation law firm where he maintained regular client communications in both English and Spanish. More...
Nicholas Fernandez's Recent Answers
May 4, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at The Barthet Firm
Professional design services, such as architectural services, are lienable if they contribute to permanent improvements on a property (regardless of whether
a contractor or other third-party has already carried out performance of said work using the design plans). Design services that are NOT lienable relate to the
placement of furniture, artwork, and other items that are fixtures / not permanently attached to the property. However, do keep in mind that a brSee More...
a contractor or other third-party has already carried out performance of said work using the design plans). Design services that are NOT lienable relate to the
placement of furniture, artwork, and other items that are fixtures / not permanently attached to the property. However, do keep in mind that a brSee More...
Dec 10, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at The Barthet Firm
No you don't have to live in Florida. What matters is that you are licensed in Florida and that you fulfill your duties on the project as the license holder.
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at The Barthet Firm
Assuming your business was in a direct contract with the owner, then use the information you provided to the owner (name and address of the business) as
the lienor information. If your business was not directly hired by the owner of the property, then a Notice to Owner would have to be served on the owner
within 45 days of your first date of work in order to have lien rights.
the lienor information. If your business was not directly hired by the owner of the property, then a Notice to Owner would have to be served on the owner
within 45 days of your first date of work in order to have lien rights.
May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at The Barthet Firm
You can begin foreclosing on a lien the same day you record it. You do not need to wait any amount of time. However, there is a maximum time you can wait
to foreclose on the lien - that is if you do not have a lien foreclosure lawsuit filed within 1 year of the date a lien was recorded, then the lien is void.
to foreclose on the lien - that is if you do not have a lien foreclosure lawsuit filed within 1 year of the date a lien was recorded, then the lien is void.
Oct 23, 2020
Oct 23, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaAttorney at The Barthet Firm
On some projects, owners require prime contractors to post a payment and performance bond. If the general contractor posts a payment and performance
bond for the project, then a surety would post a bond. In such instance, the surety would be named on the notice of commencement and a copy of the bond
would be recorded as an attachment to the notice of commencement.
bond for the project, then a surety would post a bond. In such instance, the surety would be named on the notice of commencement and a copy of the bond
would be recorded as an attachment to the notice of commencement.
Liens filed by The Barthet Construction Law Firm
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Details
Location
Miami, FL
Years of Experience
8
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
FLorida Bar
Languages
English
Spanish