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5 Mistakes when Filing a Mechanics’ Lien in Colorado
May 31, 2018
For a contractor unaware, a mechanics’ lien is a useful legal tool for both securing and collecting on unpaid debt for services a...

A Homeowner’s Defense to a Mechanic’s Lien
Feb 19, 2019
Mechanic’s liens are a legal tool contractors use to recover unpaid money from a homeowner for their work on a job, such as a remodelin...

Can I Sue My Contractor for Doing Unpermitted Work?
Dec 14, 2022
When you had your kitchen remodeled, you hoped it would add great value when you decided to sell your home. Now it’s the reason you can...

Can I Sue My Contractor for Overcharging?
Dec 25, 2022
You chose the lowest bidder for your home renovation project. A prudent move, so you thought. Then how come you’ve been billed twice as...

Choosing A Colorado Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Aug 15, 2018
>Whether you are a property owner wanting to lease a building or a business owner seeking to secure a location from which to operate...

Colorado Contractors: Are your Hiring Practices DOL Compliant?
Oct 20, 2017
Did you know? All employers in Colorado must report new hires to the State Directory of New Hires within 20 days of the date of hire. T...

Colorado Contractors: Tips for Dealing With a Dissatisfied Client
Oct 20, 2017
Contractors know that run-ins with displeased customers are part and parcel of the job. Especially in Colorado today, client dissatisfa...

Colorado Lawyer Discusses Estate Planning for Colorado Business Owners
Aug 9, 2017
Protect yourself, your family, and your business from potential creditors and predators. Most Colorado business owners spend their whol...

Contractor’s Guide to Mechanic’s Liens in Colorado
Jul 31, 2018
You have one chance to record and foreclose on a mechanics lien. Get it right. Hire a professional to help you.
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Dealing with a Difficult Contractor: What Kind of Lawyer Do You Need?
Dec 13, 2022
The new addition on your home wasn’t supposed to feel like a subtraction. However, due to hiring the wrong contractor, your long-term i...

EEOC Complaints: What Business Owners and Employees Should Know
Feb 10, 2022
Imagine this: A newly hired employee comes into work and casually mentions to another staff member that she is six months pregnant. The...

FAQ: What should I include in my Colorado construction contract?
May 2, 2023
A construction contract lays out each party’s obligations and rights on a project. Contracts may vary in length and content, but certai...

Getting Paid: Our Contractor Attorneys Discuss 4 Legal Tools for Contractors to get Paid in Colorado
Sep 14, 2017
Our Colorado Collection Attorney discusses how Contractors can get paid. Deadbeat, moocher, leech; there are many names a contractor ha...

How a Colorado Contractor Business Representation Lawyer Can Help You
Aug 24, 2018
Resources for subcontractors, materials suppliers and general contractors to answer your legal questions and offer legal support throug...

How to Deal With a Fraudulent or Incorrect 1099
Jul 20, 2018
If you received a fraudulent or incorrect 1099, this article is for you.
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How to Enforce a Verbal Contract
Dec 2, 2021
The best way to ensure you can enforce a contract is to get it in writing. However, if you did not put those elements down on paper, yo...

How to Get Government Contract Work as a Small Business Owner
Oct 24, 2018
Federal, state, and local governments offer small businesses with contracts to provide billions of dollars of goods and services each y...

If You’re Ready to Sue Over Poor Workmanship
Dec 14, 2022
When you hire professionals to build on your property, you expect professional results. You expect that remodeled kitchen or brand new ...

Is it Worth it to Sue My Bad Contractor?
Dec 25, 2022
The last thing you want during a major project is to get tied down in litigation against a bad contractor. Unfortunately, poor workmans...

My Business Has Been Sued. What Now?
Aug 27, 2018
The complaint arrives on your desk and your mind begins reeling. Your business is being sued. What you do in the next 24 hours is criti...

Our Colorado Tax Planning Attorneys Discuss The Tax Secret that can Save Your Small Business Money
Sep 15, 2017
Small business owners know all too well the value of every penny and that they must constantly look for ways to maximize profit to ensu...

Staying Tax Compliant : Top 3 Must-Do’s for Colorado Contractors
Oct 20, 2017
Tax compliance is usually not the first thing on a contractor’s mind. However, despite the complications of following state and federal...

Tax Cuts & Jobs Act – How The New Tax Bill Affects Businesses
Jan 5, 2018
The new tax bill – Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) – is the most significant overhaul of the tax code within the last 30 years. Arguably,...

What are the 2022 law updates that Colorado contractors need to know?
Jan 16, 2023
The Colorado legal landscape is ever-evolving, which means it’s crucial to stay up to date if you do business in the Centennial S...

What are the 2022 law updates that Colorado contractors need to know?
Dec 14, 2022
The Colorado legal landscape is ever-evolving, which means it’s crucial to stay up to date if you do business in the Centennial S...