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Ask Attorney Dave and Get Answers to your California Construction Legal Questions!

Dave Barnier is an attorney with Barker Olmsted & Barnier , APLC in San Diego California.

Dave's practice includes construction collection practices emphasizing breach of contract claims, mechanic's liens, stop notices and payment bond claims.

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The 3 basic requirements to California mechanic's liens

Can I file a mechanic's lien against a property tenant?

The top 10 misconceptions about California mechanic's liens

Do you need to do a "Notice of Intent to File a Lien" before actually filing a mechanic's lien (or stop notice or bond claim)?

Can a subcontractor attach interest to a lien until it is paid?

Does 171 days automatically disallow you from filing a mechanic's lien?

Can an equipment rental company file a mechanic's lien?

Can the supplier of a subcontractor file a mechanic's lien when the supplier didn't do a preliminary notice and the owner will not pay the bill?

What can an architect do when his client won't pay the final amount due?

How do you change the dollar amount of an existing mechanic's lien?

Can a mechanic's lien deadline be extended?

Can an unlicensed contractor file a mechanic's lien?

What if a California 20-Day Preliminary Notice form sent via certified mail is refused?

Are photo-copied signatures on California 20-Day Preliminary Notice Forms okay?

Should I amend my California Preliminary Notice Form when the amount of work is increased?

Are dollar amounts required on California Preliminary Notice Forms?

Should I send the Owner a preliminary notice when he's filed a Notice of Non-Responsibility?

Can a subcontractor's supplier file a mechanic's lien when the supplier didn't do a preliminary notice?

Can an architect file a lien when the client won't pay the final amount due?

Can a single preliminary notice be used for multiple locations?

Should I issue an Unconditional Lien Release Waiver when I'm paid with a credit card?

Can a stop notice be filed for retention?

Can I file a lien on the project to make sure I get paid for damage done to my truck while it was parked on the jobsite?

Question about construction mobilization payments

What happens when a license holder dies?

Can I bid/accept work outside my contractors license classification?


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