Legal Insights and Expert Advice

General liability insurance coverage is not always required for contractors, but it could help you with fees associated with lawsuits regardless of who is at fault. Out-of-pocket fees can drain […]

General liability insurance was created to cover the cost of third-party lawsuits related to property damage or injury. If you are sued, even if you are not at fault, you

Construction projects often involve change orders, complications, and delays. An argument with a property owner or stakeholder can turn into a long and drawn-out legal process. In the event that

You’ve worked long and hard to become a successful contractor—skipping restful nights to keep projects on schedule, traveling from site to site to ensure that your workers are following the

Contractor fraud occurs when a contractor commits illegal acts independently or under the guidance of a firm. This type of crime can manifest in countless ways, but contractor fraud is

As a contractor, it’s not uncommon that you sign contracts containing liquidated damages provisions to help foster a sense of accountability between yourself and the owner. Owners appreciate the inclusion

Owners rely on contractors to deliver on the terms established in the contract. This includes building a quality structure for the agreed-upon price and meeting the deadline written into the

In this three-part article, the Sarasota construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are discussing ways that construction businesses can expand their operations. In the first and second sections, we offered

Expansion efforts can be a great challenge for a construction business that has no experience doing so. In this three-part article, the Lakeland construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law are