NY Lien Law
Turning Lien Claim into Criminal Claim?
December 30th, 2019
A New York case that started with a contractor’s lien claim showcases a poor intersection between the legal and political system. But a County Court judge saw through the machinations of a district attorney and dismissed criminal charges that had b…
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Categories: Construction
Bond or Guaranty Requirement on New York Projects Clarified
October 24th, 2016
The New York lien law, for private projects being built on public land, requires that the project owner furnish “a bond or other form of undertaking guaranteeing prompt payment of moneys due.” Lien Law § 5. In a dispute concerning construction o…
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Categories: Construction
About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.