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Did You Make This 1 Mistake on Your Last Public Job?

Did You Make This 1 Mistake on Your Last Public Job?

Today I’m going to talk about the one mistake, I hope you didn’t make on that last public project you worked on. Most of those jobs are bonded. If you didn’t secure a payment and performance bond, could be a recipe for disaster. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds …

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Cross Default – The Most Dangerous Contract Provision

Cross Default – The Most Dangerous Contract Provision

Do you have a cross default provision in your construction agreement? This could be deadly to your business. Listen up, you don’t want to miss this. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a construction law firm in Miami, and …

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Want to Double Check Your Lawyer?

Want to Double Check Your Lawyer?

Want to double check your lawyers work? Do you know what a docket is? On this episode, Alex will explain how you can double check your lawyers work. Below are some helpful links to get your search started. Public Records Search: Miami-Dade Broward Palm-Beach Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and …

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The Truth About Change Orders

The Truth About Change Orders

Change orders in a construction project are going to happen, but when is it an extra? Find out the answer here and what you can do to protect yourself. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a construction law firm in …

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Should You Lend Your Equipment on a Job Site?

Should You Lend Your Equipment on a Job Site?

On this episode, we are going to talk about something that happens on your job site on a daily basis, that creates liability for you and you don’t even know it. Lending or borrowing job site equipment. Maybe it’s a forklift, maybe it’s an excavator, maybe it’s just for an hour, maybe it’s for a …

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Does Your Performance Bond Say This?

Does Your Performance Bond Say This?

On this episode, Alex explains what a performance bond is and how they work. We also cover what you should look out for and how to get bonded. You’re not going to want to miss this. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages …

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Think You Know Bonds? Think Again.

Think You Know Bonds? Think Again.

On this episode, Alex covers payment and performance bonds from A to Z. Knowing how a bond works and whether you need one or not on certain jobs is something every contractor should know. Don’t miss this episode. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He …

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How to Fire Your Lawyer!

How to Fire Your Lawyer!

Things not working out with your current attorney? Alex will show you how to make the switch and fire them. He will explain the steps you should follow and how your new attorney should be making the process as smooth as possible. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a …

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Sworn Statement of Account Request – 7 Things You Must Include

Sworn Statement of Account Request – 7 Things You Must Include

On this episode, Alex explains the 7 things you must include when responding to a sworn statement of account request. Respond incorrectly, and you risk losing your lien rights. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a construction law firm in …

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How Do I Use a Lien to Get Paid?

How Do I Use a Lien to Get Paid?

Thankfully, Florida Law has a method for the construction industry to get paid for their work. This process if called a Mechanic’s Lien and has a few rules that need to be followed before its enforceable. On this episode, Alex will explain those steps you need to take to file an enforceable lien and get …

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