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Posted Date: June 19th, 2026
In the State of Florida, properties are commonly held in trust which creates additional legal hoops that contractors have to jump through to preserve their lien rights. Contractors, subcontractors,...
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Posted Date: April 23rd, 2026
Written By: Mark D. Siemer If you are buying a condominium, it is important to know Condominium Owner’s Association, is responsible for, what you are responsible for, and what your neighbors...
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Posted Date: March 23rd, 2026
Written By: Mark Siemer What are your lien rights under a “paid when paid” construction contract? Entering a “paid when paid” contract can seem like a routine part of...
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Posted Date: March 2nd, 2026
Written By: Mark Siemer Renovating a business property can be a smart investment. But it comes with disruptions and risks. Just like homeowners face risks when you hire a contractor to renovate...
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Posted Date: February 17th, 2026
Written By: David Volk, December 31, 2025 The more you learn about and use artificial intelligence (AI), the more you will see your skill set improve. The best is yet to come as you embrace and...
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Posted Date: February 11th, 2026
Written by: Mark Siemer What Common Problems Arise During Home Renovation Projects? As the Space Coast fills in, more and more homeowners are choosing to renovate their home instead of moving to...
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Posted Date: October 22nd, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer One of the worst things that can happen to a property owner is having a contractor quit on the job. What might be even worse is not knowing if the contractor quit or not....
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Posted Date: October 8th, 2025
Written By: Mark D. Siemer A common issue faced by contractors in residential construction project is knowing when they have been fired. In the commercial arena, the contract spells out the notice...
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Posted Date: September 10th, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer What do you do when you find out your contractor did not pull the proper permits or pass the required inspection? You begin the mysterious process of Back permitting,...
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Posted Date: August 19th, 2025
Written By: David Volk Effective hiring, done right, is hard work. Your attitude towards hiring has to show it is important to you and that you will take your time to find the right person. It is...
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Posted Date: August 11th, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer The best time for a property owner to contact a lawyer about a construction problem is before the property owner and the contractor sign a contract. Sometimes attorneys are...
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Posted Date: August 1st, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer A vague scope of work (Scope) in a construction contract can have far-reaching and costly repercussions, affecting everything from budget and schedule to client...
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Posted Date: June 23rd, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer Arbitration clauses have become standard in many home construction contracts, offering a pathway to resolve disputes outside of the traditional courtroom. While...
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Posted Date: June 11th, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer Navigating Florida’s construction lien law can be a minefield for all parties involved. One of the most challenging aspects is determining the exact dates that...
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Posted Date: June 10th, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer Attorney’s fees are a central issue in construction lien disputes, often driving litigation strategy and settlement negotiations. Traditionally, the prevailing party...
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Posted Date: May 27th, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer In the construction industry, price volatility due to tariffs can significantly impact project costs and timelines. A well-drafted price escalation clause in construction...
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Posted Date: May 1st, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer As tariffs continue to loom over the construction industry and threaten to disrupt supply chains it is important for Contractors to adapt their contracts to protect...
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Posted Date: April 15th, 2025
Written By: Mark Siemer In the dynamic world of construction, the ability to predict and control costs often determines which projects are profitable and which ones are failures. Fluctuating...
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Posted Date: June 9th, 2021
Written By: David J. Volk | June 5, 2021 “It’s hard to soar like an eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” – Ancient Plevich Wisdom Put differently,...
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Posted Date: June 9th, 2021
Written By: David J. Volk | January 5th, 2021 If you are always looking up and climbing, you are not enjoying the view. The climb is a path of challenges and dangers and effort after effort...
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Posted Date: May 13th, 2021
Writen by: David Volk | November 11, 2020 Do you surprise yourself from time to time by showing ability at a higher skill level than you thought you had? While there are a sad few who go through...
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Posted Date: August 18th, 2020
Written by: David J. Volk, Esq. | August 18, 2019 Do you have a competitive advantage in your marketplace? A competitive advantage is often obtained by ownership and...
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Posted Date: May 6th, 2020
David Volk, April 23, 2020 These are difficult times. Massive business closures, furloughs with no guarantee of re-employment, and firings. If you lost your job or you still have your job, but if...
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Posted Date: March 11th, 2019
Written by: David J. Volk, Esq. | January 7, 2019 How's Your Portfolio? No, not your investment portfolio. While that one is important, you have a lot more you are invested in than stocks and...
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Posted Date: October 23rd, 2018
Written By: Michael Dujovne, Esq. | October 22, 2018 What would you do if your real estate taxes on your investment property,...
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Posted Date: October 14th, 2020
Written by Beth Clause, Esquire | August 30, 2018 | Volk Law Offices, P.A. Is multi-tasking always a must? Most business minded people think so. As published in Forbes magazine in...
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Posted Date: July 15th, 2018
Written by: David J. Volk, Esquire | July 15, 2018 Why are you gonna do great this week? Because you are reading this and it will change your life in all aspects. (Aim high:...
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Posted Date: April 22nd, 2018
Written by: David J. Volk, Esq. | April 22, 2018 A gratitude mentality will bring you greater success and happiness. Why does that matter? How do you achieve it? ...
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Posted Date: October 14th, 2020
Written by: David J. Volk, Esq. | March 18, 2018 Simply put, you’re in big trouble if you are a perfectionist. I will tell you a little bit about how it affects you and...
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Posted Date: February 14th, 2018
Dear Job: Be My Valentine? Love my JOB? WHAT? (Read more.) Written by: David J. Volk, Esq. | February 14, 2018 You can have more than one love and spread your love around. Don’t you...
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