Colin Schmitt

Construction professionals are most successful when they develop a process that addresses a group of clients’ needs and can consistently execute that process in a timely and dependable manner with all component costs having been accurately forecasted and covered by the charges to the client.  No contractor includes potential legal collection costs when they submit … Read more

Mechanic’s liens are commonly pigeonholed as a contractor’s “last resort” to secure payment on a completed project.  Many in the construction arena believe that mechanic’s liens are only appropriate when contractors receive less than the total sum of compensation to which they are entitled. While eligible contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers can file mechanic’s liens … Read more

Most contractors, subcontractors and suppliers are reluctant to hire a lawyer to collect their promised payment when the project is complete.  Legal expenses are not generally included in estimated project costs and hiring a law firm hurts the bottom line.  Construction professionals measure their success by solving problems and consistently delivering effective projects – not … Read more