Originally posted 2015-02-06 09:37:59. Two and a half years ago, on July 1, 2010, I opened my solo practice. At the time, I really had no insight into how big this change would be from a positive, customer service, perspective. When I made the decision to go solo with my construction law practice, I knew […]
2 Great Ways to Use Technology with Clients
Originally posted 2017-09-04 10:00:22. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Sam Glover. Sam writes for Lawyerist, moderates the LAB, and handles motions and appeals in Minnesota. He also drinks a lot of espresso. The practice of law boils down to carefully-chosen words — writing them, speaking them, and knowing what […]
PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus
Originally posted 2020-05-20 14:20:27. As those that read this construction law blog are aware, I am a big fan of mechanic’s liens as a way to get paid. These powerful and tricky beasts are a great way to get an owner’s attention and to put payment pressure on those that owe you money. Recently I […]
Yet ANOTHER Reminder to Always Respond
Originally posted 2021-06-23 11:32:03. You would think I wouldn’t have to discuss the absolute need to respond to any served pleadings, particularly after some of the prior examples of what can happen if you fail to respond. Of course, I wouldn’t be starting a post like this if those that were sued contacted an experienced […]
Don’t Breach Your Contract, but If You Do, Don’t Breach First
Well, it’s been a while since my last post here at Musings due to travel, work, Thanksgiving, etc. so I thought I’d let a recent case remind us all that while breaching a construction contract is bad, doing it first is even worse. This is the so called “doctrine of first breach” that basically states […]