About Peter Ryan
Mr. Ryan advises general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, owners, developers and property managers in complex construction contract,
project administration, and litigation matters. Mr. Ryan enables clients to manage risks by structuring and negotiating complex construction contracts, joint
venture agreements, MOUs, commercial leases, non-securitized debt, and real estate transactions.
With a litigation practice in both state and federal courts, Mr. Ryan has expertise in the nuances applicable to private, public, and federal construction More...
project administration, and litigation matters. Mr. Ryan enables clients to manage risks by structuring and negotiating complex construction contracts, joint
venture agreements, MOUs, commercial leases, non-securitized debt, and real estate transactions.
With a litigation practice in both state and federal courts, Mr. Ryan has expertise in the nuances applicable to private, public, and federal construction More...
Peter Ryan's Recent Answers
Oct 10, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
California
Peter RyanLegal Guard Lawyer
Partner at Flores Ryan, LLPLegal Guard LawyerUnfortunately not. In California a lien extension (i.e. Notice of Credit) is only good if notarized by the owner of the property and recorded with the county
recorder before the lien expires.
recorder before the lien expires.
Sep 4, 2020
Sep 4, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaPeter RyanLegal Guard Lawyer
Partner at Flores Ryan, LLPLegal Guard LawyerThe asphalt company only has lien rights if they served you with preliminary notice within 20 days of providing the asphalt or if there is some other way they
can demonstrate that you had actual knowledge that they were supplying the asphalt at the time. Further, this asphalt company only has 90 days from
project completion to record a lien. So if the project was completed more than 90 days ago, and no lien has been recorded, the asphalt company iSee More...
can demonstrate that you had actual knowledge that they were supplying the asphalt at the time. Further, this asphalt company only has 90 days from
project completion to record a lien. So if the project was completed more than 90 days ago, and no lien has been recorded, the asphalt company iSee More...
Aug 25, 2020
Aug 25, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaPeter RyanLegal Guard Lawyer
Partner at Flores Ryan, LLPLegal Guard LawyerSounds like 24 Hour Fitness. Attorney's in Texas have indicated that under Texas law the lien only attaches to the tenant's interest under this scenario. But
you may be elibile for better treatment as a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy creditor with this lien if the tenant is going to keep the lease. In IL you have a better shot
at pursuing the lien whether or not the lease will remain. But relief from the bankruptcy stay will be required. You will want to consider filing a notiSee More...
you may be elibile for better treatment as a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy creditor with this lien if the tenant is going to keep the lease. In IL you have a better shot
at pursuing the lien whether or not the lease will remain. But relief from the bankruptcy stay will be required. You will want to consider filing a notiSee More...
May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022
From an Anonymous Contractor
CaliforniaPeter RyanLegal Guard Lawyer
Partner at Flores Ryan, LLPLegal Guard LawyerWith respect to a mechanics lien the answer is no. Potentially a design professional lien could be asserted. But only by a licensed architect or engineer and
only if they have a written contract for the work.
only if they have a written contract for the work.
Jun 8, 2022
Jun 8, 2022
From Kim Collins
CaliforniaPeter RyanLegal Guard Lawyer
Partner at Flores Ryan, LLPLegal Guard LawyerThis would still technically be a considered a change order. Best practice would be to submit a wirtten change order outling the new payment schedule and
the reason for the changes.
the reason for the changes.
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Location
Pasadena, CA
Years of Experience
11
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
California Bar