About Robert Shipley
Robert A. Shipley is the founding partner of Shipley Law Group, Ltd. For 42 years he has maintained long-standing client relationships while engaged in an
active litigation and trial practice, along with general business counseling. Mr. Shipley focuses his practice in civil litigation involving complex commercial,
construction, insurance, professional liability and tort litigation and general business counseling, as well as Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. An
experienced trial attorney, he has in excess of 100 cases to verdict and has successfully argued cases in the Illinois Appellate Court.
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active litigation and trial practice, along with general business counseling. Mr. Shipley focuses his practice in civil litigation involving complex commercial,
construction, insurance, professional liability and tort litigation and general business counseling, as well as Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. An
experienced trial attorney, he has in excess of 100 cases to verdict and has successfully argued cases in the Illinois Appellate Court.
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Robert Shipley's Recent Answers
Oct 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
IllinoisAttorney and President at Shipley Law Group
Based upon your comment, I am assuming the lien has been recorded against your property. If so, it will be reflected on the Title Report prepared by the Title
Company. The payment and satisfaction of the lien can be made at closing which should provide clear title to the buyer. I would suggest you review with the
Title Company to determine if they will handle recording of the Release.
Company. The payment and satisfaction of the lien can be made at closing which should provide clear title to the buyer. I would suggest you review with the
Title Company to determine if they will handle recording of the Release.
Dec 22, 2020
Dec 22, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
IllinoisAttorney and President at Shipley Law Group
You do not specify what type of demand letter. If a Notice of Intent then that must be sent certified mail return receipt. If a 'generic' demand letter,
reflecting a demand for payment of an outstanding balance that does not have to be sent by certified mail. Even if such correspondence was sent via
certified mail there is no obligation to respond. If you are owed money on a project for which the work was completed and accepted, you should rSee More...
reflecting a demand for payment of an outstanding balance that does not have to be sent by certified mail. Even if such correspondence was sent via
certified mail there is no obligation to respond. If you are owed money on a project for which the work was completed and accepted, you should rSee More...
Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
IllinoisAttorney and President at Shipley Law Group
Did you receive an actual recorded lien? That is not clear. There cannot be a valid lien if the work was never performed. I suggest you consult with an
attorney to review the document you received from the contractor. As an aside, you do not identify when your parents passed, but you should clarify title
and make certain that there is valid title; and you should also consult an attorney on that issue.
attorney to review the document you received from the contractor. As an aside, you do not identify when your parents passed, but you should clarify title
and make certain that there is valid title; and you should also consult an attorney on that issue.
Jul 17, 2021
Jul 17, 2021
From an Anonymous Contractor
IllinoisAttorney and President at Shipley Law Group
Based upon your description you cannot record a Mechanics Lien. I would recommend you consult with an attorney and review the Employment Agreement
to determine your options.
to determine your options.
Nov 16, 2020
From an Anonymous Contractor
IllinoisAttorney and President at Shipley Law Group
You are entitled to receive an accounting from your contractor detailing how the money was spent on the project. That includes a sworn contractor's
statement identifying all the sub-contractors who worked on the project and lien waivers from all contractors/sub-contractors and suppliers who may have
worked on the project. Regarding extra work, you should review what the agreement provides, but typically any extra work must be documented See More...
statement identifying all the sub-contractors who worked on the project and lien waivers from all contractors/sub-contractors and suppliers who may have
worked on the project. Regarding extra work, you should review what the agreement provides, but typically any extra work must be documented See More...
Details
Location
Chicago, IL
Years of Experience
46
Expertise Area
Construction Law
Licenses
Illinois Bar