Pennsylvania has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code, which provides that agreements for the sale of goods must be in writing. That said, in the electronic age, there are multi-million dollar sales that never get reduced to an agreement. You need lawyers who will stay on top of developments in the law as the world becomes increasingly paperless.
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Out Pittsburgh PA attorneys zero in on formalities to perfect a lien or destroy one. Our lawyers in Pennsylvania evaluate whether the claim meets the statutory elements: does it includes the name of the parties, and description of the real property involved? Was the notice of intent properly served by certified mail? Is the claim time-barred because of late service of notice or late filing of the claim in court?
We know that, although a counterclaim may not be allowed in defense of a mechanic’s lien, a claim for one’s own damages may offset the lien if, for example, the contractor was not paid for his work, in part because he destroyed the property. The cost to fix the property can offset the lien amount. We evaluate actions in addition or alternative to lien claim, such as lawsuit for money damages on the general docket to get judgment to execute on personal or business assets. We explore the “defense of payment” approach. We discuss with you all the costs and legal fees to retain us to bring or defend a mechanic’s lien action. We formulate aggressive strategies tailed to be cost-effective and within your budget. We consider all issues surrounding a construction contract, such as non-payment, collection, and indemnity. Call for more assistance with these topics.
