Construction Lawyer • Washington, D.C.

Construction Law Services

Washington, D.C. Construction Lawyer • Joe Katz

Joe Katz is the Principal Attorney at Katz Law. If you are a construction contractor, supplier, or owner in Washington, D.C., you’ve come to the right place to seek legal counsel from one of the DMV’s most experienced construction lawyers. Joe Katz has over 15+ years of experience protecting the rights of construction stakeholders throughout the Baltimore-Washington Metro. He will work tirelessly to ensure you receive favorable outcomes in even the most complex legal cases.

Construction Contract Services • Washington, D.C

Construction contracts are the pinnacle documents that determine the eligibility of your claims. Without favorable terms in place, your right to timely, full payments may be jeopardized. For this reason, Katz Law always recommends utilizing an experienced construction lawyer to negotiate, draft, and review all of your contracts before signing.

 Fortunately, we can help. As a leading construction lawyer in metro Washington, D.C., Joe Katz has over 15+ years of experience navigating the unique legalities of the District. If you are currently working (or plan on working) in Washington, D.C. or its Maryland suburbs, then please consider scheduling a free 15-minute consultation with Joe, first. This consultation may help you analyze and mitigate your risks, ensure you are complying with the local applicable laws, and even leveraging them to your advantage.

Mechanic’s Liens • Washington, D.C.

Washington D.C. mechanic’s liens are extremely useful tools. Successful construction stakeholders understand and leverage the power of mechanic’s liens throughout the lifecycle of a construction project. In fact, mechanic’s liens are still one of the most effective methods of securing delayed payments. This is due to the security interest that is placed on the property when a mechanic’s lien is filed.

“In fact, mechanic’s liens are still one of the most effective methods of securing delayed payments.”

No property owner wants a mechanic’s lien filed against them. The consequential results are far-reaching, and can even include foreclosure on the property in extreme cases. In Washington, D.C., mechanic’s liens do not require a preliminary notice, but they must be filed within 90 days of completing work on a project in the District. Furthermore, the lien enforcement deadline is 180 days after the filing of the lien. If you need help calculating these dates, we have a mechanic’s lien date calculator available for free.

Ensuring that you don’t miss deadlines is difficult enough without having to wade through the paperwork and legalese of Washington D.C.’s mechanic’s lien process. If you plan on engaging in a project within the District, please consider scheduling a free 15-minute consultation with an experienced construction lawyer, first. At Katz Law, we will ensure your questions are answered before putting you on the best path forward to secure your rightful payments.