Not everything in life is predictable. Even under the best conditions, a Tennessee contractor may struggle to stay on the schedule that they agreed to in their contract for services. Whether those events that keep them from moving forward are their doing or the fault...
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What can contractors do about alleged construction defects?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 22, 2021 | Construction Litigation
Hiring a contractor or design professional for a Tennessee construction project is done with certain goals in mind. People want their vision to be made reality. It is unfortunate if a construction project is completed and there is unhappiness with the outcome or...
4 Ways to settle a construction dispute
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 6, 2020 | Construction, Construction Litigation
When you are a construction contractor, you often rely on others to help you complete your projects. You work closely with subcontractors, trusting them to complete their work on time, in a quality manner, so you can move forward finishing a remodeling project or...
Review of Tennessee’s mechanic’s lien statutes
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Oct 14, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Like other states, Tennessee has laws which give contractors and other firms in the construction industry the right to have a mechanic’s lien on the home or business property where the firm did their work. When all goes well, the mechanic’s lien is actually a good...
Liability for construction defects
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 29, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Liability for construction defects is an important concern for many homeowners facing the negative impact of construction defects on their property. Because construction defects can impact the value and useability of property, it is helpful for homeowners and other...
What can cause a breach of contract dispute?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Construction Litigation
When you run your own construction company, you know that you face hurdles with every project you take on. You rely on suppliers and subcontractors to help you complete your work, which sometimes can lead to big problems. At some point, you are more than likely to end...
Try these negotiation tactics when dealing with suppliers
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jul 16, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Small business owners are resourceful individuals, building their business from next to nothing to hold a place of respect in their community. These clever entrepreneurs understand the local business scene better than anyone. However, when securing equipment or...
When construction litigation involves a worker
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | May 4, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Those who run construction companies have many different issues to take care of, such as finding new projects and discussing concerns with property owners. However, disputes sometimes arise with workers and these issues are often especially challenging. In fact, some...
Can someone sue me for construction delays?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Apr 15, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Along with non-payment disputes and arguments about the quality of products and services, delays are some of the most common issues in the construction business. As a contractor or investor, you probably prepare to deal with most of these conflicts — by making...
Arbitration as a way to resolve construction disputes
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Not every Tennessee construction dispute goes to trial. In some cases, negotiation achieves agreeable results, and in other cases alternative dispute resolution takes place. For the past century, arbitration has prevailed in many commercial disputes, including...
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