About Steven Schinker
Steve helps companies in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Wisconsin to profitably grow within an increasingly complex business environment of legislative,
regulatory, and government oversight. He does this by leveraging deep legal and regulatory knowledge and actively collaborating with client executives and
senior management to incorporate organizational objectives. Contracts are negotiated and drafted to ensure contracts serve as a relationship management
tool that clearly articulates the client’s organizational philosophy, appetite for risk/opportunity, and relationship expectations within an intentional and agile
contract framework design. He provides focused oversight on operational integration of the entire construction contract ecosystem from bid/quote stMore...
regulatory, and government oversight. He does this by leveraging deep legal and regulatory knowledge and actively collaborating with client executives and
senior management to incorporate organizational objectives. Contracts are negotiated and drafted to ensure contracts serve as a relationship management
tool that clearly articulates the client’s organizational philosophy, appetite for risk/opportunity, and relationship expectations within an intentional and agile
contract framework design. He provides focused oversight on operational integration of the entire construction contract ecosystem from bid/quote stMore...
Steven Schinker's Recent Answers
May 15, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
Florida
Steven SchinkerLegal Guard Lawyer
Owner & Attorney at Essential CounselLegal Guard LawyerAn attorney who focuses on B2B cash flow solutions can help resolve non-payment issues. Most disputes can be resolved without the last resort of filing a
lawsuit, and the vast majority of cases settle before trial. Direct negotiation and mediation can be considered as options. Fee arrangements can be fixed flat
fee, contingency, hourly, or a hybrid depending on the circumstances. Timelines for preserving your collection rights are strict. Please feel free to See More...
lawsuit, and the vast majority of cases settle before trial. Direct negotiation and mediation can be considered as options. Fee arrangements can be fixed flat
fee, contingency, hourly, or a hybrid depending on the circumstances. Timelines for preserving your collection rights are strict. Please feel free to See More...
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaSteven SchinkerLegal Guard Lawyer
Owner & Attorney at Essential CounselLegal Guard LawyerAs a member of the Levelset community, you may contact me for a free initial consultation regarding your specific situation and potential payment solutions.
Nov 30, 2022
From David Aristizabal
FloridaSteven SchinkerLegal Guard Lawyer
Owner & Attorney at Essential CounselLegal Guard LawyerWe can only offer general information in this format. As with any contract situation, the details matter because the profit is in the details. A lien waiver is a
form of a contract. The language in a "standard" lien waiver can vary. Regardless of the title of the lien waiver, its terms and conditions should align with the
purpose and intent of the parties - precisely framing the expectations. It seems your situation also includes settlement terms that go beyond paySee More...
form of a contract. The language in a "standard" lien waiver can vary. Regardless of the title of the lien waiver, its terms and conditions should align with the
purpose and intent of the parties - precisely framing the expectations. It seems your situation also includes settlement terms that go beyond paySee More...
Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
From an Anonymous Contractor
FloridaSteven SchinkerLegal Guard Lawyer
Owner & Attorney at Essential CounselLegal Guard LawyerFlorida Statutes Chapter 713 is the state's "Construction Lien Law" and it defines "lienor" as: (18) “Lienor” means a person who is: (a) A contractor;
(b) A subcontractor; (c) A sub-subcontractor; (d) A laborer; (e) A materialman who contracts with the owner, a contractor, a
subcontractor, or a sub-subcontractor; or (f) A professional lienor under s. 713.03; and who has a lien or prospective lien upon real property uSee More...
(b) A subcontractor; (c) A sub-subcontractor; (d) A laborer; (e) A materialman who contracts with the owner, a contractor, a
subcontractor, or a sub-subcontractor; or (f) A professional lienor under s. 713.03; and who has a lien or prospective lien upon real property uSee More...
May 4, 2023
From Kirk Forbes
FloridaSteven SchinkerLegal Guard Lawyer
Owner & Attorney at Essential CounselLegal Guard LawyerThere are multiple considerations that might provide strategic legal leverage for a situation with more than one outstanding invoice owed from the same
customer. Knowing this is a public forum, we provide only general information. Lien status, contract terms, relationship status, project specifics, jurisdiction &
venue, and the amount owed on each invoice/project are within the checklist of considerations. Precise language of the release itself must be critiSee More...
customer. Knowing this is a public forum, we provide only general information. Lien status, contract terms, relationship status, project specifics, jurisdiction &
venue, and the amount owed on each invoice/project are within the checklist of considerations. Precise language of the release itself must be critiSee More...
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Location
Serving Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Wisconsin
Years of Experience
33
Expertise Area
Contracts
Negotiation
Payment Solutions
Bonds
Insurance
Licenses
Colorado
Arizona
Florida
Wisconsin