Mechanics Liens Archives - Baker Law, Design & Construction Counsel

Firm Successfully Defends Owner’s Rep Firm and CEO in Lawsuit

Oct 08

We secured a favorable outcome for a construction consulting firm and its CEO in a complex, multi-party lawsuit stemming from a $5.2 million renovation of a house of worship. The firm, which provided owner's representation services on the project, and its CEO faced allegations of...

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Successful Outcome in Complex Mountain Resort Litigation

Oct 08

We secured a significant victory for a nationally recognized architecture firm in a hard-fought mechanics lien and surety bond litigation in an exclusive mountain resort town. The dispute arose from a $1.8 million unpaid fee for architectural services rendered on a high-end mixed-use development. The...

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Mechanics Lien Yields Full Recovery on Vertically Subdivided Tower

Oct 08

We successfully represented an architecture firm in a complex mechanics lien claim involving a vertically subdivided property. Unlike horizontally subdivided properties, where ownership boundaries are typically straightforward and two-dimensional, vertically subdivided properties present unique three-dimensional complexities. Different entities have varied but shared interests in many...

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Firm Forecloses $800K Mechanics Lien for Design-Builder’s Condo Work

Oct 08

We recorded an $800,000 mechanics lien for a design-build firm related to renovations on a condominium building in a major metropolitan area. The project involved a comprehensive scope of work, affecting various residential and commercial units, as well as property common elements. The complex ownership...

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Lawsuit Filed to Foreclose $7.7M Mechanics Lien on Hospital

Oct 08

We used a mechanics lien claim to protect our design-build client's large investment in a complex, multi-phase renovation project involving extensive demolition and reconstruction. Facing a significant payment dispute, we focused on early, cost-efficient dispute resolution and actively pursued amicable settlements through negotiation and mediation...

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Firm Wins Landmark Lawsuit Limiting Mechanics Lien Subordination

Oct 08

Our client, a design-build firm, faced a significant challenge when a construction lender tried to extinguish its mechanics lien on a Chicago high-rise project. The lender argued a subordination agreement, signed at the project's outset, eliminated our client's lien rights. This tactic, once commonplace, was...

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Firm Guides Design-Builder in $35M Auto Manufacturing Facility

Oct 08

Faced with a $6.8 million payment dispute and a cybersecurity theft on a critical $35 million automobile manufacturing facility project, our design-build client turned to us for help. The project, involving design and construction of a line for a major automobile manufacturer, was nearing completion,...

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