Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money Training Class

Course ID: 9529

Using a Mechanic's Lien to Get Your Money Training Seminar

Effective Methods For Getting Paid

Mechanic's lien law is often the best method for getting paid on a project. But, as you know, the law regarding liens is technical, detailed and requires strict adherence to its requirements and exceptions. When you have to deal with these matters, are you sure you know all the legal steps required in your state to make sure you get paid?

This highly practical, how-to seminar will equip you with a step-by-step roadmap for using a mechanic's lien to ensure payment. Gain expert advice on actions you must take early on in the process to avoid allowing your rights to evaporate. Know what to do in every phase of the confusing process - from determining when liens are available to settling lien claims. Master the accurate and up-to-date information you need to avoid missing crucial filing dates and jeopardizing your claim. The right to a mechanic's lien is clear - now discover how to overcome the traps that come up during this complex process and even avoid lien claims before they arise.

Draft construction contracts so you can avoid trouble in the first place.
File your claim effectively with a practical checklist of information.
Sift through strict subcontractor deadlines to ensure they're met.
Extend the life of a lien to enhance the chances of recovery.
Protect general contractors' interests throughout the process.


	Agenda
	THE BASICS OF MECHANIC'S LIEN LAW Jason H. Robinson, 9:00 - 9:30 What is a Mechanic's Lien? Who is Entitled to a Lien? What Property Does the Lien Covers? What Types of Labor, Materials, and Services Are Lienable? Common Mechanic's Lien Terminology Recent Changes in Mechanic's Lien Laws Payment Bond Claims SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROVISIONS Jason H. Robinson, 9:30 - 10:00 "No Lien" Provisions "Pay-When-Paid" and "Pay-If-Paid" Clauses Dangers From Drafting Contracts Essential Elements of Mechanic's Lien Forms THE PAYMENT PROCESS Jason H. Robinson, 10:15 - 11:00 Applications for Payment Sworn Statements Lien Waivers and Lien Releases DEADLINES TO PRESERVE LIEN RIGHTS Bryan H. Booth, 11:15 - 12:00 Notice and Filing Deadlines Sift Through Strict Subcontractor Deadlines Notices and Deadlines for Subcontractors and Supplier Determining the Last Date of Work Extending the Life of a Lien AVOID COMPLICATIONS WHEN FILING LIEN CLAIMS OR NOTICES Bryan H. Booth, 1:00 - 1:30 A Checklist for Notices and Filings Preparing Mechanic's Liens and Bond Claims Importance of Title Search ENFORCING YOUR LIEN Bryan H. Booth, 1:30 - 2:00 Deadlines for Enforcing a Lien Leverage From a Mechanic's Lien Stop Work Orders Foreclosure of Liens Priority Over Lenders and Other Encumbrancers Bankruptcy by the Owner ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS Bryan H. Booth, 2:15 - 3:15 Recent Revisions to the Rules of Professional Conduct Conflicts of Interest Fair Attorney's Fees Utah Standards of Professionalism and Civility SETTLING LIEN CLAIMS Jason H. Robinson, 3:15 - 4:00 General Contractor's Protection Settling Claims Against Subcontractors Resolution Through Foreclosure Alternate Security and Actions to Release the Mechanic's Lien AVOIDING LIEN CLAIMS Jason H. Robinson, 4:00 - 4:30 Project Management and Monitoring Limiting Claims Through Contract Provisions Partial and Final Releases Sworn Statements of Accounts Avoiding Lien Claims Through Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds


	Audience
	This basic level seminar is designed for attorneys, contractors, building owners and managers, accountants, controllers, construction trade professionals, building materials suppliers, real estate professionals and others who use mechanic's liens to settle construction claims.