Vincent Pallaci

A mechanic's lien helps to secure a contractor against non-payment. This short informational presentation discusses the process for filing a mechanic's lien in Brooklyn, New York…more

Contractors don't chase your accounts receivable forever. Secure your claim and drastically increase the chances you recover payment by making sure you do not miss key deadlines. This chart will help make sure that account…more

Deadlines are key in the New York construction industry. Missing a mechanic's lien or payment bond deadline by even one day can bar an entire otherwise valid claim. This chart will help contractors, subcontractors, suppliers…more

The New York Court of Appeals February 2012 decision in Yenem v. 281 Broadway Holdings almost turned the construction litigation world on its head. Then something funny happened - we realized that Yenem might have changed the…more

Sample form to file a Mechanic's Lien on a private project in the State of New York…more

Sample form to file mechanic's lien on account of public improvement in the State of New York…more

The construction industry is dangerous. Major construction accidents can involve both a risk to life and property damage that can sometimes reach liability in the millions of dollars. In tight urban environments, like New York…more

The Lien Law trust fund provisions are becoming a much more common, and powerful, tool used by litigators. But just what is a Lien Law trust fund diversion? This article takes a look at the statute to find out exactly what…more

"Pay if paid" clauses are typical in many construction contracts around the country. But in New York, the "pay if paid" clause has been deemed to be against public policy and is unenforceable…more

Mechanic's liens are problems on many projects and can even cripple a project. A mechanic's lien that cuts off your construction loan can spell doom for your project. Fighting each lien, lien by lien, is one option. The other…more

A typical relationship between a general contractor and an owner begins with the general contractor reviewing a set of plans and specifications that the owner has provided. The general contractor then issues a bid based on…more

Have you ever wondered whether it is worth placing a mechanic's lien on a project where you have not been paid? As the construction industry crawls through one of the most debilitating recessions in years, mechanic's liens have…more

The mechanic's lien may be the most powerful tool in the contractor's toolbox. But, suprisingly, few contractors are aware of just how to use their lien to obtain payment. This article discusses the mechanic's of a a lien…more

The mechanic's lien is perhaps the most powerful tool in the contractor's toolbox. However, the laws regarding liens are very strict and even the smallest error can doom the lien. This article discusses some of the most common…more

This is an article that I originally posted at http://nymechanicsliens.blogspot.com and discusses some of the crucial items that every contractor should be looking for before executing a lien release or lien waiver…more