Seminar: Prompt Payment Clauses

Paid when Paid.” How many of you cringe when you read that phrase? And how many of you have had the general contractor say, “We haven’t been paid by the owner.” Are your payments going from 30 to 60 to 90 days and more? Your work was completed over a year ago and your 10-percent retention is still being withheld. What can you do to ensure that your payments will be as timely as possible? At this informative session, James Yand, attorney from the law firm of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn will discuss:
Good relationships with the general contractor have always been the best way to ensure prompt payment. But what happens when the relationship goes sideways or is not there? We will go over those critical steps to make sure that you are doing everything possible to get paid in a timely manner.
About our speaker:
James T. Yand is a partner of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP and is a member of the firm’s litigation practice team. He has more than 20 years of experience resolving disputes for business owners and individuals in construction law, products liability, e-discovery, franchise and commercial law. Miller Nash Graham & Dunn is a member of NWCB.
This program will be presented at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 4.
- How to approach the prompt-payment terms in your contract
- Use liens and payment bonds to get paid
- What are your rights with retention
- Five steps you can take to increase chances for prompt payment
- What to do when payment is not made
Good relationships with the general contractor have always been the best way to ensure prompt payment. But what happens when the relationship goes sideways or is not there? We will go over those critical steps to make sure that you are doing everything possible to get paid in a timely manner.
About our speaker:
James T. Yand is a partner of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP and is a member of the firm’s litigation practice team. He has more than 20 years of experience resolving disputes for business owners and individuals in construction law, products liability, e-discovery, franchise and commercial law. Miller Nash Graham & Dunn is a member of NWCB.
This program will be presented at 12:30 pm on Friday, May 4.