The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

It is rare that a construction contract remains unchanged from start to finish. Change orders and extras are often implemented after work starts. On this podcast, Alex explains how to deal with the inevitable change order while also protecting your bottom line. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet...

Timing is everything in construction, especially if there is a “time is of the essence” and a  “no damage for delay” clause in your construction contract. Learn how these powerful provisions can benefit or hurt you on your next project. Knowing what to look for here can save you a lot of headaches. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S....

Many folks don’t understand how important it is and why legally it is essential that you read and understand what your lien release says. We’re going to discuss some very specific things you can do to increase your chances of protecting yourself when you exchange your release for payment. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechan...

What happens when you forget to send out that Notice to Owner? The short answer is all is not lost. There are still things you can do to get paid. Knowing what to do can minimize stress. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a constru...

Timing is everything in construction, especially if there is a “time is of the essence” and a  “no damage for delay” clause in your construction contract. Learn how these powerful provisions can benefit or hurt you on your next project. Knowing what to look for here can save you a lot of headaches. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S....

From using the wrong forms to having the wrong dates. Don’t make these 3 avoidable release mistakes.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construc...

Understanding the key components of a construction contract is paramount to running a successful and profitable construction project in Florida. One basic part of any contract is the preamble, that short introduction defining many of the contract’s key variables. Another important contract term is the description of what constitutes the actual contract documents. Knowing these fundamentals will en...

Florida construction contracts can be tricky to navigate. Knowing the terms you should incorporate and the provisions you should avoid can save you a lot of headaches. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at w...

Don’t stop working on a project until you’ve heard this.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com....

Florida construction contracts can be tricky to navigate. Knowing the terms you should incorporate and the provisions you should avoid can save you a lot of headaches. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at w...

Don’t make this change order mistake, or it will cost you big time.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone...

Can you walk off the job if you’re not getting paid? The answer could actually be no. It all depends on your contract, what rights you secured or gave up when you signed it.  Listen as Alex explains how to protect yourself and what you can do about it. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Fi...

The Personal Guaranty and Other Ways to Get Paid Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Knowledge is king. Find out what the key elements of every construction-contract and construction-lien should be. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295...

Spotting a pay-when-paid provision that is enforceable comes down to whether it contains some “magic language”. You too can make a pay-when-paid provision work; listen and learn how. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a...

Improve your credit and collection systems. Find out how here. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-5295 or alex@barthet.com

Learn about the bond claim process, and how to use it to your advantage. Get the scoop on how to make a bond claim work for you. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com. He can be reached...

It may not be fair but these attempts to shift the risk of non-payment from a contractor to its subs and material suppliers have found their way into most construction contracts. Learn how to deal with them from an expert. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law fi...

Show me the money. In this podcast, Alex Barthet explains the process of asserting a construction lien in the State of Florida. Its not as easy as it sounds. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLie...

Work as a Florida construction lawyer long enough and you’ll see the same lien questions come up over and over again.  Do you need a written contract to have lien rights? How long do I have to record my lien? How do I account for weekends and holidays? What is “last work” under the lien law? What happens after I lien? And can I lien homestead property? Alex Barthet breaks it down. Alexander Barthe...

We have seen a lot of mistakes folks make when it comes to issuing lien releases.  Alex Barthet explains the three most common lien release issues and how you should approach each. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction...

Does your team need encouragement when it comes to using project software? Alex Barthet interviews Paul Wurth of BuilderTrend, to help you out. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com. He...

You might assume your insurance will cover claims for your defective work.  Unfortunately, this is not always true. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. TheLienZone.com. He can be reached at 305-347-52...

Keeping track up your workers on site doesn’t have to be difficult – Alex Barthet interviews Albert Fadel, CEO of SmartBarrel, to tell you how this new setup can save you time, money and discrepancies for your payroll. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law...

A lien release can be your best friend or your worst enemy- Alex Barthet explains the ins and outs of lien releases and what you need to do to get paid properly. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www. Th...