See original article at Louisiana Mechanic Liens Do Not Require Notarization Every state’s mechanics lien form and filing requirements are different, and one simple requirement you want to be clear about whenever filing a lien is whether the lien statement must be notarized, or not. The saga of whether the Louisiana mechanics lien must be notarized is a rather interesting one. Private Louisiana Mechanics Liens Do Not Require Notarization. Originally, the mechanics lien claim in Louisiana required notarization. The Public Works Act’s La. MORE >>

Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Oct 2010 19 Scott Wolfe Jr 2 When Bidder on Public Project Defrauds the State, Louisiana 1st Circuit Refuses the State Any Remedies In my view, the Louisiana First Circuit just rendered a very poor decision.   Kline (serving pro tempore) in the matter State of Louisiana v. The decision was written by Judge William J. 38:2219 requirements. The reason? Great post and commentary, Scott. MORE >>

I practice law in Louisiana, and I had another equipment rental company call my offices last week to discuss their options in collecting a debt for some leased equipment.  This particular potential client had leased equipment, the equipment was used on a construction project, and this company was within the statutory lien period.  Typically, Louisiana a non-notice state, meaning that folks can file mechanics liens without delivering any preliminary notices.  To put it lightly, these two exceptions aren’t well known in Louisiana. “A notice of what?&# MORE >>

Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Sep 2010 01 Scott Wolfe Jr 1 New Retainage Rules in Louisiana Protect General Contractors As pointed out last month by our friends at the Louisiana Construction Law Blog (Blogspot) , Louisiana just passed new retainage rules that became law on August 15, 2010.    The act ( SB 218 ) amends the Private Works Act to add §9:4815, requiring property owners to place “retainage&# in escrow accounts. MORE >>

Growing up in South Louisiana, originally from Baton Rouge and now residing in New Orleans, I’ve had a really rough week being a sports fan. Being a construction law attorney , I wanted my clients and readers to learn form the mistakes and shortcomings of my favorite teams. Collections Construction Contracts Construction News Delays Filing Requirements Litigation Louisiana Collection Tips Construction Contract Construction Law Demand Letters LSU Mechanic Liens NFL payment Saints Wolfe Law Group ZlienWRAP UP. MORE >>