Patrick Barthet

There are two clauses in most every construction contract that could spell trouble—big trouble—if not properly understood and handled. Here is what you need to know about both...

You finalize your estimate for remodeling work requested by husband and wife homeowners, so you make an appointment to present your proposal. When you arrive with your paperwork...

How does your contract address dispute resolution? It probably says arbitration is the preferred method. And why not? It’s been favored by construction professionals for years...

That’s not a misspelling in the title. “Virgule” is an actual word for the punctuation mark or slash often placed between two words, such as “pass/fail” or “yes/no.”  Who...

The general rule in most states is that a party in a civil action is not entitled to recover attorney’s fees unless the claim is based on either a contract or statute that authorizes...