California Articles
by Nate Budde
Jun 29, 2019
How to File A Mechanics Lien in California – Step By Step Guide To Get You Paid
How to file a Mechanics Lien in California. Read this step-by-step guide that goes through all of the steps required to file...
by Nate Budde
Apr 30, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to California’s 20-Day Preliminary Notice
Preliminary notices are a cornerstone of the mechanics lien process. In many states, including California, a preliminary notice must be sent in...
by Alex Benarroche
Oct 03, 2018
California Prompt Payment Act: What Contractors Need to Know
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jun 28, 2017
Guide to the California Lien Waiver and Release | Includes Free Forms
by Alex Benarroche
Jun 10, 2019
California Retainage Laws | A Guide to Private & Public Projects
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by Marissa Minter
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by Elizabeth Gunto
Apr 28, 2021
California High-Speed Rail Construction: A Subcontractor Payment Guide
by Tom Scalisi
Oct 03, 2020
The CSLB: Understanding California’s Contractor License Board
by Christopher Bokum
Sep 10, 2020
Contractors Claim $1.7M on Thrift Oil Co. Warehouse in Bloomington, CA
by Christopher Bokum
Sep 03, 2020
Facebook HQ Faces $3.9M Construction Lien on Menlo Park Expansion Project
by Christopher Bokum
Aug 28, 2020
L.A. Oceanwide Plaza Faces $240M Mountain of Construction Claims
by Christopher Bokum
Aug 11, 2020
Courtyard by Marriott in Santa Cruz Owes Millions for Construction
by Alex Benarroche
Apr 07, 2020
Is Construction Considered Essential Business in California?
by Jonny Finity
Feb 11, 2020
California Service and Repair Contracts – Requirements & Limitations
by Justin Gitelman
Jan 13, 2020
Contracts, Licensing, and Lien Rights in California: A Lawyer Answers Payment Questions
by Christopher Bokum
Jan 08, 2020
Best of 2019: Top California Contractors For On-Time Payment
by Jonny Finity
Dec 13, 2019
These construction accountants in California boost profit for contractors
by Patrick Ritter
Oct 28, 2019
Top 5 Construction Law Firms in Orange County, California
by Niko Demetriou
Aug 25, 2019
Best of 2022: Top Construction Lawyers in Los Angeles
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Aug 18, 2019
California Mechanics Lien Filing Services – Reviews & Ratings
by Matt Viator
Aug 16, 2019
Joint Checks in California: Pay Attention to The Joint Check Agreement
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jul 30, 2019
Best of 2022: Top Construction Lawyers in San Francisco
by Alex Benarroche
Jul 03, 2019
California Mechanics Liens | 5 Things You Need to Know
by Alex Benarroche
May 28, 2019
Does California Have a Construction Trust Fund Statute?
by Alex Benarroche
May 10, 2019
California Lien Waivers | Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
by Alex Benarroche
May 08, 2019
Do California Lien Waivers Need to Be Notarized?
by Peter Menge
Apr 30, 2019
California Preliminary Notice Requirements When Work Is Commissioned By a Tenant
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
How Do You Know If a Notice of Completion Was Filed on a Project?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Final & Conditional: Guide to California’s Lien Waiver & Release
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
How to complete a Conditional Waiver & Release on Progress Payment
by Olivia Huppman
Apr 30, 2019
What is a Preliminary 20 Day Notice?
by Peter Menge
Apr 30, 2019
8 States With the Toughest Lien Notice Laws
by Peter Menge
Apr 30, 2019
California Notices & Liens: Finding the Property Owner
by Nate Budde
Feb 04, 2019
California Home Improvement Contracts – Details & Requirements
by Tom Scalisi
Aug 24, 2018
How To Get a Contractor’s License in California in 6 Steps
by Wynton Yates
Aug 01, 2018
Understanding California Prevailing Wage Requirements & Rules
by Matt Viator
Jul 27, 2018
No Damages For Delay Clauses Aren’t A “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card
by Jamie Spellerberg
Jul 18, 2018
How to Make a California Payment Bond Claim | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Matt Viator
Jun 22, 2018
Request the Correct California Lien Waivers to Reduce Stress and Avoid Violations
by Alex Benarroche
May 01, 2018
Can I Extend a Mechanics Lien Claim in California?
by Matt Viator
Feb 19, 2018
How to Get Paid on Construction Projects When There Is No Bond: California Stop Payment Notice
by Matt Viator
Feb 13, 2018
Mechanics Liens and Common-Interest Developments in California
by Matt Viator
Sep 29, 2017