Steven K. Metcalf and William H. Spitler will be speaking as part of an upcoming seminar in Tulsa, Oklahoma entitled Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues. If this seminar topic is of interest to you, McDonald & Kindelt, LLP would like to personally invite you to attend. As guests of the Firm you are […]
Gary M. McDonald Admitted to Arkansas Bar Association
McDonald & Kindelt, LLP is pleased to announce that Gary M. McDonald was recently admitted to the bar of the State of Arkansas. Mr. McDonald stated, “The Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas business communities are vitally connected and increased client needs in Arkansas prompted my decision to gain admittance. Our firm is presently representing clients in […]
STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS AND REPOSE AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS
In construction law, statues of repose and statutes of limitation both impose time bars that prevent a party from asserting a claim after the passage of some period of time. However, there are significant differences in these two types of statutes which are important to understand, whether you find yourself bringing or defending a claim. […]
RISK TIP: TEN STEPS (PLUS ONE) TO MINIMIZE YOUR RISK.
There are many practical ways a contractor or vendor can reduce its risk in the construction industry. In an earlier article, we revealed the first five in a series of eleven risk tips that are among our most recommended. Following are the other six. 6. Give prompt notice of extra work or increased costs. Anytime […]
RETAINAGE – WHAT CONTRACTORS SHOULD KNOW!
The following article addresses retainage in the context of the owner-contractor relationship. Subcontracts often have similar retainage provisions. The same principals discussed herein are generally applicable to the contractor-subcontractor relationship. Retainage is a term of art in the construction industry. It consists of contract funds earned by a contractor for work performed on a project […]
